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What do you think of my shortlist?

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bubblegumfloss · 21/07/2022 19:14

We currently have a shortlist of names that are on the table and we are struggling to figure out which is our best option. Any advice would be lovely. Only one name (Elizabeth) has been taken off as DH doesn’t like the connection with the queen.

Madeleine,
Rose,
Eleanor,
Jade,
Victoria,
Roisin,
Valentina,
Louise.

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KylieCharlene · 21/07/2022 20:04

Love Madeleine and Valentina.
Dislike Victoria and Louise. Louise especially seems very dated. The similar Eloise would be better.

Fivebeanchilli · 21/07/2022 20:01

Madeleine - it's ok. I just feel it's a bit dated
Rose - I love this as a first name
Eleanor - I really like this
Jade - don't like at all
Victoria - really don't like either
Roisin - not keen
Valentina - don't like this at all either. I know several who are Eastern European and all known as Valli
Louise - don't like. Like Louisa.

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bubblegumfloss · 21/07/2022 19:57

Jade is one of DH’s ideas - i’m not totally keen on it so it’s unlikely we’ll use it, along with Valentina would most likely have Val as a nn. Not too keen on Valentina either. My favourite choices on the list are Rose or Madeleine, maybe Roisin.

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MagnoliatheMagnificent · 21/07/2022 19:52

Eleanor Rose

Lindasllama · 21/07/2022 19:50

Please not Jade

ajuijui · 21/07/2022 19:42

These are all really lovely! I'm not a big fan of one-syllable names and Eleanor is a bit dated to me (as well as at risk of being just another Ellie like so many others at the moment). My favourites are Madeleine (so elegant!), Roisin and Valentina, though with Valentina have you considered whether you like the likely nicknames?

kittythames · 21/07/2022 19:28

I like them all except Jade.

Penfelyn · 21/07/2022 19:28

My favourites are Jade and Roisin. They seem more original and lively than the others.

The other names all seem safe choices but a bit boring and bland for me.

mathanxiety · 21/07/2022 19:27

I love Madeleine, Roisin, Louise, and Valentina.

(Sorry, can't do the fadas on Roisin on my phone).

ladywithnomanors · 21/07/2022 19:17

My favourite is Eleanor

lastminutedotcom22 · 21/07/2022 19:17

I like them all except for Jade

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