Harper or Skye

I like Skye more.

I know a little Harper and she's a lovely little girl!
I really like the combination Harper Skye if that could be an option? x

I like Skye, and Rae spelt correctly. Not keen on Skylar, Harper (makes me think of harping on) or Rai.

Both names are a bit dated tbh by about 15 years, a bit like Tracey and Sharon. I think you can do a bit better while still keeping with your bohemian tastes. Maybe look at constellation, nature and alternative floral names.

nameberry.com/list/97/flower-names-for-girls

www.mamanatural.com/baby-names/girls/lists/star-names-for-girls/

nameberry.com/list/329/nature-baby-names

Isn't it better to know what people think, rather than find out after the baby is named.
I grew up with people saying to me 'That's my nan's name'

Oh right. I see. Just it seemed a bit mire like bullying type playground behaviour.

It's a thread asking for opinions, @motleymop .

OP said all comments and or thoughts appreciated 😎

I don't understand why, after a couple of negative comments had already been made, other people just piled on and said exactly the same thing - practically copy and paste. Odd behaviour.

Haha! Yes I agree with this. Skye is a dog's name for me, Harper will forever be associated with the Beckhams. I do prefer Harper though.

Rai is just a bit chavvy.

Me too, but he's a boy.

Skye. It's always on and off our list because I can't really make up my mind but I like it a lot. Skylar is a name my husband likes but I find it way too trendy.

Harper - this is way too popular, trendy and associated with a major celebrity's child so I would stay away from it. I think it will sound dated soon and doesn't really have a classy image.

Skye - this is pretty. Isle of Skye. Natural. I sometimes find it a bit 2000s dated but not overly so.

Skylar - Skye is better. I would strongly recommend just using Skye because I also think that Skylar will date more heavily and it's associated with a TV character. I do imagine a Skylar to be friendly and nice, though.

Skye but with a different middle name. Rai looks very trendy. Ray is better. Maybe Skye Raya?

Ah that’s lovely. For what it’s worth I think Skye is pretty and the nicer of the two. Harper is nice but so overused at the moment and probably has been since the Beckham’s had their Harper.

How many syllables will baby’s surname be? I guess that will help us with suggestions of middle names.

I think the following are super pretty and fit your boho vibe 😊:

Skye Juniper
Skye Joni
Skye Seren
Skye Brontë
Skye Ariadne
Skye Alyvia

My two daughters are called Harper and Skylar 'Skye'. Couldn't look back now. Be warned though you'll get old people confused at the names and younger people thinking you're die hard Beckham fans. GL

Neither are 'bohemian names to me', the opposite really.

I like Skye, associate it with the beautiful island, but really dislike Skylar.

Harper is ok, not my style but if you love it, go for it.

Ray is better than Rai but just a bit boring - again, not bohemian in the slightest. It just sounds like a filler along with all the Mays, Maes, Raes, Roses, Graces etc. With either Harper or Skye so many names would work well as middle names as neither end in 'a' or 'ie/y' as so many girls names do.

Rai i'd assume to be said as Rye, like the music

Skye isn't too bad but Skylar is awful. Not keen on Harper - it's fine as a surname, as is Rae, but Harper Rae Surname sounds like a firm of accountants

I'd check the surname if using Skye. There's a famous skateboarder whose name seems a bit ridiculous, or like the colour of heavily polluted atmosphere

Plus haha neighbours has just ended for good and Skye was a wicked character.one of the greats🤗

Skye is not chavvy.at all.its quite judgemental throw back a you've had here op.
This is one of the least chavvy names.and to be judgemental back I'd say it a certain group of people that would disagree or think it's chavvy 🙄aand poor Barnaby would faint if sky picked him to play with.
And I think you clearly like sky better.and eau is a beautiful name.and with your sky's the limit I think your little soaring ray of sunshine goes right on theme.
Go with what u like.you will bring her up to be the best of girls.not(chavvy) I assume.so her name will fit whoever she is just perfect.i see barrister Skye rai winning the Qc award. Or Skye rai running a dolphin retreat in the Bahamas.she might struggle with mental health not be able to dress and live at home forever,she might go on to make a rocket for NASA.who knows.is she loved.cared for.given the best family you can.then she'll be grand.
I think you like Skye rai.go for it

Some mean comments. A name doesn't make a child a chav.

I think Harper is lovely. I know 2 who are from 'old school money' families, and they are definitely not chavvy.

Pick a name you like and it will be perfect for you child.

There is nothing wrong with your taste in names. Bunch of snobs on here! 😂

I prefer Harlow to Harper but they are both nice.

Harper Skye sounds nice? Skye as a middle name.

Prefer Harper. Know alot of new baby Harpers atm it seems to be the In name!

You have had some mean comments.

What did you decide in the end?

Not sure why people are saying Rae is chavvy (I hate the word chavvy), I think it's classic. A bit Star Wars maybe but 🤷‍♀️. DH has a cousin called Leia and it suits her. My mum's middle name was Rae, born in 1952.

This TBH

If Bohemian is what you want OP then you need to think again.

Why ask for opinions if you don't actually want opinions? Just call you kid whatever you want then!