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Girl’s names dilemma

32 replies

Lunalolou · 18/07/2022 14:14

We’re expecting a baby girl any day now and can’t decide on a name. I’m getting a bit stressed about it as we really struggled to decide on a name for our DS when he was born. We had a shortlist but none of them felt right when he was born and he ended up nameless for several days before being called something else entirely (Isaac). I don’t want to go through that stress again if possible! What’s everyone’s opinions of the following names (or other possible suggestions):

Phoebe
Hazel
Daisy
Autumn
Mia
Emilia

At the moment we’re leaning towards Phoebe or Hazel. Earlier in the pregnancy I was really set on either Emilia or Mia, but I’ve been put off by how “popular” they appear to be when looking online (although I have never met any in real life!)

Thanks everyone :)

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upsidedownbanana · 18/07/2022 15:02

Hazel is my favourite name and one that will be on my own list, Isaac & Hazel sound lovely together also.

AliBaliBears · 18/07/2022 14:52

I like Hazel the best from your list, it's a lovely name and goes well with Isaac. Autumn is also nice. Really dislike Phoebe personally. Mia just seems a bit boring and I'm never sure if it's Mee-a or My-a.

Some other suggestions:
Heather
Emmeline
Hannah
Jasmine
Catherine
April
Meredith
Lucy

MySleevesMayBeGreen · 18/07/2022 14:34

Love Autumn
Dislike Daisy a lot
The others are ok

UrsulaPandress · 18/07/2022 14:27

Hazel. It was my mum’s name ❤️

Marluuu · 18/07/2022 14:26

I dont like Daisy or Autumn, the others sound good. If you don’t want a too popular name, then Hazel or Phoebe.

stormelf · 18/07/2022 14:22

Phoebe or Hazel would be my choice. They are great names that suit a baby and an adult. When choosing names I always think of would I like to introduce myself as that name? I imagined introducing myself as both of my dd's names while pregnant.

Emilia is extremely popular. I was picking my daughter up from dance practice and every other parent in front was picking up and Amelia or an Emilia. I'm not saying they are bad names, they are beautiful names, but a few parents were huffing over how popular it is and how they wish they'd chosen a less popular name.

Hotenoughtoburnasausage · 18/07/2022 14:22

Issac and Hazel goes fab!

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