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Help, she’s here but doesn’t have a name

111 replies

oopsnowits4 · 22/12/2022 20:59

Really struggling as we’ve either used our favourites or have family/close friends who’ve used them.

Need something short, unfussy to match siblings.

Names we kind of agree are a maybe:
lsla, Lara, Ava, Lyla, Kayla.

I also like Erin and Cara. He doesn’t.

He likes Clara and Layla. I dont.

We’re not miles apart really, but can’t find a solution. Probably because we’re overthinking it, but none stick out as feeling ‘right’.

Any thoughts/suggestions please. Any advice if you didn’t really have a favourite or couldn’t agree with partner so had to settle on a ‘maybe’ name. Did you grow to love it? Do you still have second thoughts?

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H1Drangea · 22/12/2022 21:29

Zara. Lara ….. Tara ….Sara

Anna

Laura

Zoe

Bonnie

Bryony

Faye

Ffion

Fleur

a few randoms to add to the mix !

blueflagflyhigh · 22/12/2022 21:29

Couple of names I quite like that I didn't consider at the time are: Mila, Freya and Esme. There's some beautiful girls names around. I'm sure Ul find something you both like 🤞🏻

Our second daughter didn't have a name for a week. We had a couple of names we both liked thought we wld decide when she was born. You know the saying when u see baby Ul see what they look like and you'll know. Well that's a load of shite 😂 if anything I went off all the names apart from one. My dh liked the more traditional variation of the name and I liked her modern one. I'm not that stubborn and feel I always give in and compromise or let him "win". I refused to give in and dh eventually said oh just call her that then! 😀 I love her name and it really suits her I'm so glad I didn't compromise and give in.
Some of the names I went off at the time, I like again 😂

ODFOx · 22/12/2022 21:29

lsla, Lara, Ava, Lyla, Kayla are your 'sort of' names which seem lovely but if we get to see her adorable face (given that in a month it will have changed completely and we won't track her down or stalk her in any way) it makes get be easier to make suggestions!

DancingSober · 22/12/2022 21:28

Freyja?

ODFOx · 22/12/2022 21:25

She's here already? Then we absolutely need a picture for inspiration please!

fleur89 · 22/12/2022 21:24

We named our baby girl Elena which means shining light. We were torn between this and Aurelia but she came out with blue eyes and blonde hair so "shining light" it was to be!

Summer2424 · 22/12/2022 21:24

Forgot to say i like the names Lara and Ava!

Summer2424 · 22/12/2022 21:23

Hi @oopsnowits4
I was in a similar situation me and DH could not agree on any names. Finally we agreed on one but he was more swayed because of the meaning of the name.
If you like a name look up the meaning of the name and tell your partner hopefully he will be swayed and agree like mine did! x

Fivebeanchilli · 22/12/2022 21:22

Anya
Cora
Cordelia
Sasha
Tara
Meredith nn Merry

BabyYoZenZen · 22/12/2022 21:20

Either Lara or Lyla are beautiful and very close to names your DH has suggested (Clara/Layla). Imo you can't go wrong with either. I'd go with Lara. No name will instantly feel like 'omg yes that's her!!!' as it's weird calling a new baby by any name you've chosen I think. Just keep calling her by her name anyway and after a few months it will feel more normal!

SylvanianFrenemies · 22/12/2022 21:20

Cora
Nina

Marcipex · 22/12/2022 21:20

Rosa
Sasha
Rilla

coffeepleeease · 22/12/2022 21:19

Thea
Sophia
Lola

CaptBuckyOHare · 22/12/2022 21:18

Luna
Bailey
Laney
Mila
Bella
Lumi
Darla
Kaia
Ciara / Keira
Lacey
Lorna
Lilac
Lola
Kyla
Elise
Orla
Sula
Skylar
Willa
Stella
Mara
Selma
Elsie

ReadtheReviews · 22/12/2022 21:17

Ada
Sadie
Maya
Dita
Dana
Carmen

ruralwanderer · 22/12/2022 21:14

Carla, Orla or Anya? I also love Isla from your first list. Is Kaia too out there?

Wotwotwotwotwot · 22/12/2022 21:14

The first name that came to my mine when I read your list was Katya

Jamepume · 22/12/2022 21:13

Emma
Hannah
mara
Mia

AdaColeman · 22/12/2022 21:11

Another vote for Lana.

I also like Avril Gemma Jenna Gilda Ingrid Astrid.

Baconand · 22/12/2022 21:09

@oopsnowits4 DH absolutely loved a name, I liked it but wasn’t 100% sure. We went with it and I love it now, never had second thoughts.
I’m not someone that gets very hung up on “the one” though. I was the same with wedding dresses and husband! Picked one I sort of liked and it all turned out well 😂

BugsyDrakeTableScape · 22/12/2022 21:07

Eliana?

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 22/12/2022 21:06

Holly
Ivy
Natasha

Leah?

Oneandabean · 22/12/2022 21:05

I have an Eira which is snow in Welsh.
Lyra
Nova
Noelle
Ella

ThingsChristmasJumper · 22/12/2022 21:05

Caela

SpottyStripyDuvet · 22/12/2022 21:05

Rosa
Thea