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Original poster

Help needed in choosing between 2 girls names

61 replies

katielou987 · 08/03/2022 16:47

Hi I am fond of classic traditional names and what was a long list has now been whittled down to two names, Alice and Grace. Out of these two names which would you choose? No negative comments please as I've really struggled with girls names so its looking like it will be either of these that I go with (I'm always open to suggestions if there are other names similar to these that you think I may like. Thank you x

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FourChimneys · 08/03/2022 22:39

Alice. I'm biased as one of the most intelligent, strongest and loveliest women I know is called Alice.

Grace sounds a bit wishy-washy to me, sorry.

WeasilyPleased · 08/03/2022 22:34

Alice is beautiful. Grace always sounds a bit greasy to me.

ANUsernam · 08/03/2022 19:32

Alice

WinniePig · 08/03/2022 19:30

Alice

dizzydizzydizzy · 08/03/2022 19:30

They're great names. Elizabeth and Catherine are also lovely. In fact, personally I like them even more.
Elizabeth Grace, Catherine Alice.

givemeallthecheese · 08/03/2022 19:23

Alice Smile

MajorCarolDanvers · 08/03/2022 19:20

Both are lovely.

Grace has a slight edge for me.

duvetdayforeveryone · 08/03/2022 19:13

Louisa is also a name you may want to consider.

duvetdayforeveryone · 08/03/2022 19:06

Either:

Grace Elizabeth
Alice Catherine

Both beautiful names. It is a personal choice.

TracyMosby · 08/03/2022 18:58

Alice.

Sprig1 · 08/03/2022 18:56

Alice, definitely. It is classic.

DramaAlpaca · 08/03/2022 18:52

Alice, by a long way. I don't like that 'gr' sound in Grace.

Riverlee · 08/03/2022 18:47

Why don’t you wait until she is born, and see what suits her?

Or practice saying the name out loud, and see if you have a preference?

SE13Mummy · 08/03/2022 18:36

Alice

babynamelover · 08/03/2022 18:09

Alice 😁

Guineapiggiesmalls · 08/03/2022 18:08

Grace is far better, Alice always seems a bit wet to me…

PollysPockets · 08/03/2022 18:08

Alice

Fleur405 · 08/03/2022 18:07

I like them both but prefer Alice (it was on my list!)

organicoatmilk · 08/03/2022 17:22

I prefer Grace.Smile

celestebellman · 08/03/2022 17:18

Alice - Grace is over-used, and also she may not be graceful (I realise there is another meaning of grace, but this is the one people think of!)
Really like Alice, simple and classic.

Blackbirdflyintothelight · 08/03/2022 17:16

Alice. I know 3 Grace/Gracies under 10 but no Alices.

RealRaymondReddington · 08/03/2022 17:08

Alice is by far the best name of these two.

Original poster
katielou987 · 08/03/2022 17:07

[quote duvetdayforeveryone]@katielou987 Do you have a middle name picked out?[/quote]
I think either Elizabeth or Catherine but still unsure x

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MissCarolina · 08/03/2022 17:06

Grace

duvetdayforeveryone · 08/03/2022 17:05

@katielou987 Do you have a middle name picked out?