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Name dilemma-Derry girls

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Namingnumber2 · 21/05/2023 22:03

I have a 6.5 Yr old called Erin, who I named before the TV show derry girls came out.
I am now 25 weeks pregnant and had my heart set on the name Orla as I like short names that are easy for children to spell at school. And I think Erin and Orla go well together.
But since watching Derry girls this is 2 main characters, and now I worry it will look silly having 2 girls from the same show. Like naming your kids Monica and Rachel 😅

I wanted Quinn as a middle name for Erin back in 2017, thank God my partner didn't like it as she would of been Erin Quinn which is the main characters full name 😅

Would you Use Orla this time round or do I need to find a new name?

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Coffeepott · 22/05/2023 21:04

It already finished. I don't think many people will make the connection. Plus, they were two beautiful authentic loyal characters who loved each other like sisters. If anyone makes the connection, it's a really good one. Do it!

And sending strength on the vomiting - had two pregnancies like that, it's grim. Hope it ease

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Namingnumber2 · 22/05/2023 21:01

SarahLHs · 22/05/2023 20:54

I've got an Erin and an Orla. I've never personally seen Derry Girls so didn't realise they are the main characters and nobody has ever made that reference to me. I really wouldn't worry about it!

Ah that's good to hear!
Lovely you have an Erin and an Orla too, I do think the 2 names sound lovely together ❤️

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SarahLHs · 22/05/2023 20:54

I've got an Erin and an Orla. I've never personally seen Derry Girls so didn't realise they are the main characters and nobody has ever made that reference to me. I really wouldn't worry about it!

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Namingnumber2 · 22/05/2023 20:48

Thanks all for the reassurance, I was probably over thinking it! But feel alot better that everyone agrees it's fine 🙂
Orla it is!

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SaladRooney · 22/05/2023 11:03

But they're both deeply ordinary (though nice) names -- I'm assuming you're not Irish yourself, or you'd recognise that there's no issue, both names are so often used. If you had used Erin Quinn, that would still not have been an issue. Quinn is one of the most common Irish surnames. I mean, I imagine Lisa Magee named her characters these names simply because they are so representative.

RoamingToaster · 22/05/2023 10:57

Go for it! The show will likely end by the time your younger child is in school and the connection will be even more removed. The names don't stand out as unique so unlikely people will make the connection.

narrichi · 22/05/2023 08:19

I wouldn't connect them to the show - they're very popular names in the Irish community.

EL8888 · 21/05/2023 23:45

I have one of those names and my daughter has the other. No one has mentioned Derry Girls to me -l am a fan but it’s just a coincidence

Daisybuttercup12345 · 21/05/2023 23:43

I would use it. Can't see a problem.

AliceMcK · 21/05/2023 23:01

I’m a big fan of the show but wouldn’t think anything of meeting an Erin and Orla. Love both names, Orla was at the top of my next girls names, I also love Oona.

murasaki · 21/05/2023 23:00

I love Derry girls and it wouldn't have occurred to me. Both lovely names, do it.

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Namingnumber2 · 21/05/2023 22:55

ACatCalledPuss · 21/05/2023 22:50

Weirdly I was talking to a woman during the week who mentioned her girls were called Erin and Orla. I didn't make a connection at all with Derry Girls even though I love the series. So I say go for it!

Ah love this! Someone else has it and doesn't worry about it 🙂

I was really starting to doubt it and was trying to find a new name but everyones replies have assured me it's fine, thank you all 🙂

I have never posted before but glad I did!

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PakdHend · 21/05/2023 22:55

I do know Erin and Orla siblings and when watching the show I did comment to dh that it’s the same names as our friends dd's, but that was it. Never thought of it again. I really don’t think it’s a big deal at all. As others have said, Derry Girls won’t be as big as Friends, so I really don’t think it’s an issue.

DrHousecuredme · 21/05/2023 22:54

Yes use it. Not many people will make a Derry girls connection and those who do will smile about it for a moment then move on. It's really not worth living your life by what people might think.

ACatCalledPuss · 21/05/2023 22:50

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Namingnumber2 · 21/05/2023 22:50

toothbrusher · 21/05/2023 22:45

Derry Girls is nowhere near as famous as Friends, go for it! As long as you call your third child James or Gerry 😂

No chance 😅 still being sick 25 weeks in so number 3 is off the cards 🤣

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Timeforchangeithink · 21/05/2023 22:47

I've watched DG numerous times and wouldn't have clicked it was the names from it.

sunsetoranges · 21/05/2023 22:46

Gorgeous names together so definitely use!

I've never watched it either.

toothbrusher · 21/05/2023 22:45

Derry Girls is nowhere near as famous as Friends, go for it! As long as you call your third child James or Gerry 😂

Wolfiefan · 21/05/2023 22:39

Love the show but wouldn’t make the connection. Lovely names.

ididntknowthat11 · 21/05/2023 22:37

I've also seen it and wouldn't have made the connection

Gooseysgirl · 21/05/2023 22:36

I'm a massive fan of the show but I doubt I'd have made the connection 😆

BeautyGoesToBenidorm · 21/05/2023 22:34

I'm a huge Derry Girls fan, so I'd smile if I heard of two girls with those names 😊 Orla was my favourite!

junebirthdaygirl · 21/05/2023 22:30

You could spell it Orlaith just to change it a bit. Two lovely names.

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Namingnumber2 · 21/05/2023 22:13

Thank you all!
I had my heart set on it but I was really starting to doubt it and thought it might sound weird but knowing those who have watched the show too didnt even make the connection makes me feel heaps better!

And I can stop trolling through names lists trying to find one I remotely like as much.
❤️

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