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The name Ebony?

108 replies

happylittlesoul · 01/01/2023 22:41

Hi!

My baby girl is just over 2 weeks old with a full head of jet black hair. Her father is Jamaican so it’s likely she’ll inherit his curls, like her older sisters.

We haven’t been able to agree on a name yet, but we both like Ebony.

It’s not too unusual, but sort of unique, and sounds both soft and strong at the same time.

I’d like your opinions on the name please, do you like it? Have you met many?

Thank you in advance x

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Maireas · 01/01/2023 23:12

MeJane · 01/01/2023 23:08

Is she black or mixed race? If not then no, it's not a name I would choose.

Her father is Jamaican

MeJane · 01/01/2023 23:08

Is she black or mixed race? If not then no, it's not a name I would choose.

EddietheEagle · 01/01/2023 23:01

Gorgeous name

groovergirl · 01/01/2023 23:00

Ebony is elegant, with a dash of '70s disco queen. A lovely name for your dark-haired little one.

RuthW · 01/01/2023 22:51

It's lovely

beccahamlet · 01/01/2023 22:50

I like it. It's pretty , but not twee. Unusual but everyone will know how to spell and say it.

dontforgettofloss · 01/01/2023 22:50

I think it's a gorgeous name, I met an Ebony about 10 years ago, I don't know any currently though

Twoinapod · 01/01/2023 22:49

I think it’s lovely. Unusual without being too out there, won’t have any issues with spelling or pronunciation.