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Spunky (sorry) 1-2 syllable girl names

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NOTANOTHERTRUECRIMEPODCAST · 11/03/2022 15:36

As the title suggests. Looking for short fiery, spirited, sprightly etc girls names. I like Max, Lucy. Got any more ideas? Smile

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mswales · 11/03/2022 22:03

I love Max for a girl too but didn't like Maxine and decided against it in the end. I also wanted something strong and sparky. Some of the others on my list were:
Rae/Raya
Rowan
Sid (Sidney or Cressida)
Ted (Theodora)
Sadie
Sukie
Cora
Bess
Margot
Hester
Astrid
Remi
Quinn

So many great names, every single one vetoed by my partner!

wheresthecalpol · 11/03/2022 22:02

Amber
Ember

GlitteryGreen · 11/03/2022 21:54

@Luredbyapomegranate They're not exclusively boys names, they are all unisex and many girls have these names.

Fantail999 · 11/03/2022 21:53

Alanis
Anya
Athena
Danica
Elektra
Hesta
Jade
Janis
Nikita
Rochelle (nn Rocky)

Timea

KirstenBlest · 11/03/2022 21:47

I think Jaclette would be better spelt as Jacqlette

KirstenBlest · 11/03/2022 21:46

@donquixotedelamancha, none of those are 1 or 2 syllables

How about Jizzbelle, Simenne, Phlooid, Cumbelle, Jaclette?

Luredbyapomegranate · 11/03/2022 21:45

@GlitteryGreen

I think I know what you mean *@NOTANOTHERTRUECRIMEPODCAST*.

I prefer less frilly names for girls too, and so far my preferred are Frankie, Rowan, Stevie, Robin, Billie and Georgie.

So boys’ names?
WellThatsMeScrewed · 11/03/2022 21:36

@donquixotedelamancha

Spunky (sorry) 1-2 syllable girl names

Jissabelle
Semenia
Fluida
Cumberley
Ejaculata

Grin
KirstenBlest · 11/03/2022 21:36

Looking at 1900 to names, these stand out:
Maud
Nancy
Gwen
Dinah
Cissy

WellThatsMeScrewed · 11/03/2022 21:36

@Pyri

My god, did anyone else read the thread title thinking the OP was asking as “Spunky” for a girls name?!
Me!
BlueFlavour · 11/03/2022 21:35

Lois

Myrtle

Kali

Erin

Tara

Eira

inmyslippers · 11/03/2022 21:34

Stevie
Robyn
Zola
Saskia

Luredbyapomegranate · 11/03/2022 21:33

Lucy is a bit wet..

Arran, Astra, Hero, Juno, Cleo, Astra, Vita, Thora, Astrid, Gwen, Jean, Zelda, Oona, Jocelyn, or Vivienne, Ramona, Olympia, Gwendoline if you are open to longer names

KirstenBlest · 11/03/2022 21:29

I'd go vintage or scandi.

Thora or Hilda

Both fab

daisypond · 11/03/2022 21:25

@villamariavintrapp

I think Giselle works. It's fiesty, with a 'spunky' nickname.
I think it’s the opposite! Tragic girl with weak heart who throws it all away for the luuurve of someone who doesn’t deserve her!
villamariavintrapp · 11/03/2022 21:18

I think Giselle works. It's fiesty, with a 'spunky' nickname.

donquixotedelamancha · 11/03/2022 21:13

Spunky (sorry) 1-2 syllable girl names

Jissabelle
Semenia
Fluida
Cumberley
Ejaculata

GlitteryGreen · 11/03/2022 20:47

I think I know what you mean @NOTANOTHERTRUECRIMEPODCAST.

I prefer less frilly names for girls too, and so far my preferred are Frankie, Rowan, Stevie, Robin, Billie and Georgie.

justanothermanicmonday21 · 11/03/2022 20:29

Kitty,Beth, Lexi, Mabel, Ida,

justanothermanicmonday21 · 11/03/2022 20:28

Cleo, Clemmie, Ava, Izzy, indie, Aara, Mia, Zia, nell, zara

Smellyporcupine · 11/03/2022 20:25

There was a thread on cool girls names if you can find it ... I liked Luna

topsytils · 11/03/2022 20:09

@babyjellyfish

Er, well I wouldn't say either of those names fit your criteria.

Max is a boy's name and Lucy doesn't sound particularly fiery or spirited to me.

What about Zara?

Max isn't a boys name, Maxine nn Max is super trendy
BellaVida · 11/03/2022 20:06

Tess
Reese
Rain
Quinn
Xanthe
Ridley
Nova
Teegan
Lexie
Ridley
Veda
Asher
Xena
Kit

sevensleeps · 11/03/2022 19:45

I don't see Lucy as fiery or spirited.

Zora
Elle
Trix
Maz
Cleo
Lou

peaceinourtime · 11/03/2022 19:39

Jupiter is nice it has an edge to it not Juniper.