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English names that aren't so international...

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PotteryWoman · 17/04/2022 15:44

For instance I like names like Laura, Luisa and Maria but they're also very common in Romania and no doubt other European countries.

What girl and boy names (though more stuck for girls names):
•Have an distinctly English quality
•Aren't common all over Europe
•Aren't common the world over
•Aren't dated aka something like Nigel

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Changethetoner · 17/04/2022 15:54

Your problem is that many of the European languages have a common source, so many names are linked like Louise, Louisa, Luisa or Agnes and Anais.
Is it essential to you to find a unique name, and if so, ask yourself why?

There are lots of beautiful English names, but many do have other versions. Think Elizabeth. Caroline. Beatrice. Jane.

A name like Primrose or Heather or Rowan might be what you are looking for? A name of a particularly English/UK plant or animal i is unlikely to be found in other languages. How widespread are Robins for example.

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