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Astrid or Phoebe?

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feb1982 · 19/04/2022 00:00

Please help! Our beautiful DD arrived almost 2 weeks ago and we named her Astrid Phoebe Rose. We're now wondering if we got the names the wrong way around and she is more of a Phoebe than an Astrid. But is this the sleep deprivation talking? We love both names and just can't decide! Generally we've had very positive reactions to her name (although I know that my family prefer the name Phoebe).

Have you been in a similar situation? If so how did you make up your mind! Grateful for any thoughts on each name too.

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LowbrowVictoriana · 18/01/2023 11:37

Ah, good update. I love Astrid, reminds me of stars and vikings.
Never been keen on Phoebe... it sounds weedy, and like a nickname -Feeby.

alotoftutus · 18/01/2023 04:47

Phoebe is 100 times better - although I do have one so am slightly biased but I love it. Astrid to me sounds quite hard

Indacathouse · 17/01/2023 20:42

Love astrid
Hate phoebe

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feb1982 · 17/01/2023 18:43

Thanks @DurdleSnore , we're really pleased that we held our nerve!

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LulooLemon · 17/01/2023 13:52

Astrid is lovely

Enko · 17/01/2023 08:49

If dh prefers Astrid and you like it then stick with it. Family will get used to it even if they prefer Phoebe.

Personally I prefer Phoebe but i grew up in Scandinavia and really dislike how Astrid gets said in English the name itself is gorgeous.

DurdleSnore · 16/01/2023 23:00

@feb1982 Thanks for updating! I love the name Astrid.

pairofrollerskates · 16/01/2023 19:57

Astrid

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feb1982 · 16/01/2023 19:51

@DurdleSnore we kept Astrid 😊

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RuthW · 16/01/2023 17:20

Phoebe is nicer

Mamalamadrama · 16/01/2023 16:55

@DurdleSnore eek don't know why that has popped up for me

ThomasinaLivesHere · 16/01/2023 14:54

Argh zombie!

DurdleSnore · 16/01/2023 14:42

Mamalamadrama · 16/01/2023 13:19

Phoebe by far!

Old thread but just out of interest @feb1982 did you swap them round in the end or keep Astrid as the first name?

Mamalamadrama · 16/01/2023 13:19

Phoebe by far!

MurderAtTheBeautyPageant · 23/04/2022 14:59

Astrid is too astringent. Don't see the appeal whatsoever.

Robinni · 23/04/2022 01:19

Initially I was going to say Phoebe.

Then I saw Astrid Phoebe Rose and it’s such a strong name. I really like it.

AegonT · 22/04/2022 22:50

I prefer more unusual names so would prefer Astrid. Phoebe is nice though.

Thewolvesarerunningagain · 22/04/2022 19:48

I'm Team Astrid. It's just an awesomely cool name and Astrid Phoebe Rose is a world beater of a name. Congratulations by the wayFlowers

user3199 · 22/04/2022 14:54

I met an Astrid a few years ago - Irish woman in her 30s. I'd never heard the name before and my first reaction was 'that's a cool name'. I like it, strong sounding and very different to all the vowel heavy girls names that are commonly chosen.

Moonshine160 · 22/04/2022 13:36

You need to go with whichever name you both prefer because the middle names just won’t get used.

Both are lovely names but Astrid wins for me.

schoolsoutforever · 22/04/2022 12:38

Sorry I haven't read the whole thread - sorry- but I just wanted to add that I have a 14 year old Astrid who loves her name and being a little different to the more popular names.

Purplepalm192 · 21/04/2022 12:54

I love Bee as a nickname for Phoebe. I can’t help but give nicknames so that put me off Astrid. It is a cool name though.
Popularity wise I don’t think Phoebe is anywhere near as popular as the popular names from the 80’s. It’s also quite different to the current popular names so doesn’t blend in. Either way both names are good, so I’d follow your gut!

UhtredsLatestPaganHussy · 21/04/2022 12:53

Phoebe.

Astrid is one of those names that MN becomes obsessed with. I personally find it quite ugly.

UseOfWeapons · 21/04/2022 12:02

Phoebe Rose is lovely, I’d drop the Astrid.

DuglyFugly · 21/04/2022 11:59

Not keen on Astrid but love Phoebe. Dd middle name is Rose so I'm somewhat biased. Phoebe Rose sounds lovely.