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Girls name - unusual but familiar

115 replies

MaryHadALittleLam · 14/11/2022 22:29

Hi, we are looking for DD name. And we're looking for inspiration

We are looking for a name that is unusual enough that it's likely that DD will not meet another person or the same name (or at least not many). But yet familiar enough that spelling/pronouncing is not going to be a big barrier. We would also like it to be recognised as a name, ie it's been used as a name for several decades or ideally longer.

Our previous DC has a name which is at about 400-450ish in popularity and fits this description. It's also a little similar feel to a very trendy name which means it feels unusual but not dated.

We were considering Imogen, Ottilie, Naomi, Harriett as a potential names. But nothing has stood out to us yet. With our first DC, when we saw their name we both liked it immediately. It could be harder because it's second time around.

I wondered if there are any suggestions that might help us?

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Mañanarama · 14/11/2022 23:05

I keep thinking of Sylvie, I think it’s gorgeous. Also Meryl, why has that never become more popular! Paloma, too.

More mainstream: Lois, Eloise, Saskia, Freya, Iris, Orla.

MaryHadALittleLam · 14/11/2022 23:03

arethereanyleftatall · 14/11/2022 22:55

Vivienne

That's a nice idea. I haven't seen it on any baby name suggestion lists and I have looked at many.

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MaryHadALittleLam · 14/11/2022 23:01

Fifiesta · 14/11/2022 22:50

Elise, nice shortened or full.

Were you thinking of Ellie as the shortening? It's a nice one. Or is there are longer name that I maybe don't know?

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Tinymushroom · 14/11/2022 22:59

Nola

Miranda

Tara

Leonora

tweedlee · 14/11/2022 22:59

I love Polly

Of yours, my fave is Harriett.

I know an Ottilie and a Naomi

RandomMusings7 · 14/11/2022 22:55

Valeria/Valerie

Leonie

Serena

Magda

Alma

Margit

arethereanyleftatall · 14/11/2022 22:55

Vivienne

Rainbowbub22 · 14/11/2022 22:55

Anya

Pallisers · 14/11/2022 22:55

Clara
Juliet
Cordiana
Sylvia
Mary

PuttingDownRoots · 14/11/2022 22:54

Louisa
Juliet
Odette
Adelaide

TinaTotal · 14/11/2022 22:51

I love Daphne ❤️

Fifiesta · 14/11/2022 22:50

Elise, nice shortened or full.

MonkeyBoots · 14/11/2022 22:49

Violet was the first that came to mind
Ivy
Cora

MaryHadALittleLam · 14/11/2022 22:47

EmbroidedFlowers · 14/11/2022 22:40

How about :

Loretta
Delilah
Annalise
Odette
Celeste

I like Celeste but it makes me think of Daphne and Celeste. Having said that, how many people will think of that?! Rather specific one hit wonder in the 90s.

....I also quite like Daphne

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EmbroidedFlowers · 14/11/2022 22:40

How about :

Loretta
Delilah
Annalise
Odette
Celeste