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Daisy?

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beetree1 · 22/04/2022 12:20

I'm having a baby in a few weeks and the gender will be a surprise. We have 3 boys names we like that we will decided when they're here but are struggling for girls. We have names we really like but we just can't imagine our child being called those names.

We've both realised we really like the name Daisy. Its a new name that we've never discussed before yet its the first time we've actually felt quite settled on a name. The only thing that puts me off is the popularity. I have a DD called Jemima already and like that her name is known but not popular where I am. I've yet to meet another one and I always get compliments. My DH couldn't care less about the popularity and thinks if it suits we should just go for it which I also agree with.

My question is if you have a Daisy or a child in the top 50 names do you ever regret it slightly or dislike hearing it more often? When I think of it I don't actually know any Daisy's so maybe I'm just really overthinking it.

If you also have any other girl names throw them my way :)

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Luluuuuuuuuuu85 · 22/04/2022 13:25

I think Daisy is a lovely name 😊 I do know quite a few. It's only ever been one in a particular setting though, if that makes sense! E.g. there's a Daisy in dd's class, one in dd's class, there was one at preschool with dd etc...

WashableVelvet · 22/04/2022 13:18

Lovely name. I think it used to be a nickname for Margaret or Marguerite, which are also beautiful (and uncommon these days). If you wanted a name with more of the formality that Jemima has.

Joolsin · 22/04/2022 13:17

I love it (my Daisy is 27!) and I think it sounds beautiful with Jemima, not matchy but with the same kind of vibe. I know 3 others: a 15 yo in another country, a 5 yo in my school and I recently met a new baby Daisy from Germany.

SallyWD · 22/04/2022 13:15

I love it! People always say its a cute name for a child but they can't imagine an adult Daisy. I completely disagree! It's a cool name for an adult! I know a cool 18 year old Daisy and an arty 40 year old Daisy. Both really suit the name.

KrissieJules · 22/04/2022 13:13

I don’t think Daisy is a common name.

I had “Marley” for my daughter but my family told me it was a dogs name and I couldn’t use it. Decided on Isabella instead which is very common! Yes I do sometimes wish I’d stuck to what I wanted and called her Marley.

only ever met 1 little girl called Marley

muddyford · 22/04/2022 13:11

I know a two year old Labrador called Daisy.

toastofthetown · 22/04/2022 13:02

How many Daisies do you know? Having a young child already will give you a barometer of popularity in your area, more than the stats which are nationwide. Popular names are less popular than they used to be. There was a 55% decrease in the percentage of girls given a top hundred name between 1996 and 2020 and almost certainly it’s been dropping from before then, so maybe not as much as a problem as you imagine.

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beetree1 · 22/04/2022 12:44

Thank you for all the re-assuring comments. I feel such pressure naming a baby but I do think I'm really over-thinking it. Glad to hear you also all really like the name as well :)

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Firebird83 · 22/04/2022 12:38

I know a 2 year old Daisy, but no others.

RiverRats · 22/04/2022 12:32

Beautiful name. I know 1 who’s about 10, another 2 who are 20. Not met a baby Daisy in years.

TopSecret99 · 22/04/2022 12:29

Love it!! Defo go for it op, such a pretty name Smile

pitterypattery00 · 22/04/2022 12:28

I haven't come across any Daisys at my child's large nursery or any toddler/baby groups. My child has a name ranked in the 40s - I haven't met another yet. My niece has a top 10 name and is the only one in her year at school. In my antenatal group several children were given more unusual names (well outside of top 100) and I've met other babies with the same name as three if them! So you really can't predict. Good luck finding a name!

MiaNG · 22/04/2022 12:26

I have a Daisy born in 2019. Rarely come across the name amongst other children. I still love it as much as I used to and get lots of compliments.

It’s timeless and not unusual but not common either. Also cannot be pronounced incorrectly which is a bugbear of mine!

butterflycatcher · 22/04/2022 12:23

I have two children aged 1 and 3 and have not come across any children called Daisy at nursery, playgroups or through friend's children etc. It is a lovey name you should go for it.