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Florence or Francesca

56 replies

AnaMRT · 16/02/2022 15:04

My husband and I couldn’t agree on two previous names and decided to start from scratch. Baby girl is three weeks old and we have narrowed down the list to two new names: Francesca or Florence. Our kids are called Olivia (nn Olive), Arthur and George. I have always loved the name Florence but it’s very popular now and my husband isn’t keen on Flo as a nickname. I quite like Flora or Florrie as nn. I like the name Francesca and that it’s not in the top 100 but not keen on Franny as a nickname and their cousin is called Frankie. Which leaves Chesca as a nickname which is ok. We can’t seem to decide between the two names and registration day is fast approaching. Which name do you prefer? All opinions and feedback are very welcome!

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NotHagueBlue · 16/02/2022 15:12

*two, not yep!

NotHagueBlue · 16/02/2022 15:11

Yep of my favourite names! I prefer Francesca though as it has more spunk for want of a better word!

KirstenBlest · 16/02/2022 15:11

Florence goes best with the siblings' names

AnaMRT · 16/02/2022 15:09

Yes we are finding it very hard! Our family loves both names too therefore not much help. I thought this might be the best place to ask to get honest unbiased answers.

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Violetmo0n · 16/02/2022 15:06

Oo this is a hard one as I love them both!

Not much help sorry.

The only thing that puts me off Francesca abit is the nn Fran.

Cissyandflora · 16/02/2022 15:06

I love Flo

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