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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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LemonsLimes · 11/03/2022 19:36

Agree with stella

Aquamarine1029 · 11/03/2022 19:33

Exie. I worked with a woman named Exie, and it was her given name, not a nickname. She was in her late 50's when I knew her about 15 years ago. Lovely woman, and because she was so lovely I love her name.

Ringsender2 · 11/03/2022 19:32

Patty or Patti. Don't get much more spunky than Patti Smith!

LemonsLimes · 11/03/2022 19:29

Sadie

RobinBlackbird · 11/03/2022 18:31

Vera
Noor
Odette
Nancy

HappeeInParis · 11/03/2022 18:27

Unlike PP I do find Lucy a spunky name because it reminds me of brave Lucy from TLTWATW.

Riverlee · 11/03/2022 18:23

@KirstenBlest

I;don’t think you are taking this request seriously!

KirstenBlest · 11/03/2022 17:22

Surnames as first names are trendy so how about Seaman?

Riverlee · 11/03/2022 17:13

Alana
Tallulah
Trinity
Roxy
Ruby
Paige
Saskia

AmandaMirandaPanda · 11/03/2022 17:09

Arya
Bay
Blake
Blythe
Dinah
Gwen
Jess
Joy
Kali
Margo(t)
Marnie
Mirren
Molly
Morgan
Nina
Nora(h)
Oona
Phoebe
Robin
Ruby
Sadie
Sage
Tamsin
Tansy
Tess
Zoia
Zosia

jytdtysrht · 11/03/2022 16:34

Astrid
Storm
Aspen
Addison

TrooBloo · 11/03/2022 16:27

@CheesusTheSaviour Grin

MinglingFlamingo · 11/03/2022 16:24

Zoe

Snowbell99 · 11/03/2022 16:16

Lucy doesn't sound spunky to me and Max on a girl is sort of odd.

Pippa is the first one that comes to mind when I hear spunky but I dislike it.

Wedonttalkaboutrats · 11/03/2022 16:13

myhusbandwontcook

Scout is a great one⬆️

My friend has a dog called Scout.

KylieCharlene · 11/03/2022 16:13

Stella
Heidi
Lola

myhusbandwontcook · 11/03/2022 16:10

Scout is a great one⬆️

Wedonttalkaboutrats · 11/03/2022 16:09

Vita
Lara
Astrid
Greta

myhusbandwontcook · 11/03/2022 16:09

Whoops. I'll start again.
Wasn't there a girl called Max in Stranger Things? Lucy isn't what I'd characterize as "spunky" or kickass in fact I've seen it described on MN as wet and insipid more than a few times (not my sentiments to be clear). I think Lucy is sweet & youthful but not very spunky or fiery.

Cleopatra
Saskia (both too long I know)
Greta
Juno
Vita
Jude
Alex
Toni short for Antonia
Etta

Look into unisex names if you like Max. For example what about Jamie?

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 11/03/2022 16:06

Scout
Sunny
Beau
Clea
Cleo
Raya
Indie
Jada
Christie
Ezra (Think it can be used for a girl)
Ebony
Terri
Vada
Finlay
Cairo
Maud
Pearl
Juno
Maeve
Also I think Max is fine for a girl, but Id put Maxine on her BC.

myhusbandwontcook · 11/03/2022 16:06

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TeeNoG · 11/03/2022 16:05

Another vote for Lyra 🙂

MerryMarigold · 11/03/2022 15:59

I know what you mean OP and I think it's a fine word.
Kristin
Erika
Erin
Maxine
Alexandra

mumofEandE · 11/03/2022 15:53

I didn't mean fiery, meant FIESTY

mumofEandE · 11/03/2022 15:52

@NOTANOTHERTRUECRIMEPODCAST

As the title suggests. Looking for short fiery, spirited, sprightly etc girls names. I like Max, Lucy. Got any more ideas? Smile
Could you change spunky for (for example) fiery Also please don't use either spunky OR feisty as a way of finding a name for your CHILD!