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DH likes Aria and I like Wren…

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Littlemisssunshine31 · 03/07/2023 07:35

But we don’t particularly agree!
we like unusual names but not unheard of. He’s not keen on Wren which is fair enough. I like how Aria sounds but I’m concerned there will be a lot of correcting ‘Area’ or ‘Ar-eye-a ‘ etc

what else might we like?

we don’t know gender and agree we like Bodhi for a boy :)

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Aria20 · 03/07/2023 16:18

I love Aria and wanted to call my dd that back in 2017 but DH wasn't keen. I know of 2 born in 2017/18 but no others since so I think there are probably a few 5 year old Arias but less babies now being called that. I also got it from Pretty Little Liars not GoT. I know an 7yo Wren and a 3yo Wren.

Do you like Arielle/Ariella? Arabella? Carla? Zara? Clara?

babysharkdoodoodedoodedoo · 03/07/2023 16:15

Or how about Elowen? Similar feel to Arwen.

babysharkdoodoodedoodedoo · 03/07/2023 16:14

Agree with posters that Bodhi and Aria are getting super common and Wren is catching up! I don’t even live in the UK at the moment and among the few people I keep in touch with, I know babies with all of these names. (I actually know about 4 Arias and 2 Bodhis. Just one Wren.) Aria and Wren are nice but I think there are nicer, rarer names with a similar vibe that don’t have the same ‘trendy’ feel, if you’re wanting unusual? Cassia? Zélie? Hebe? Tansy?

Beachhutnut · 03/07/2023 16:10

Love Aria and Arwen

babysharkdoodoodedoodedoo · 03/07/2023 16:08

Dove
Juno
Indigo
Pearl
Briar

Normalweirdo · 03/07/2023 16:03

Aria and Bodhi are both pretty common in my area. It might be worth looking in different places for a name eg list of 17th century names, list of Greek names of legends, names meaning x y or z. Cute names used in popular lists very quickly become common. That said there are lots of beautiful names that are quite common. It's just a suggestion. Good luck. I'm sure what ever you chose it will be special to you.

Joeylove88 · 03/07/2023 15:47

My LG is called Aria and 9/10 pronounce her name correctly first time.

midlifecrash · 03/07/2023 13:39

Raven
Linaria
Lark
Fran
Erin

Purplesquare8 · 03/07/2023 13:20

I wouldn’t say Aria, Wren or Bodhi are at all unusual, actually very trendy and will only go up in the charts. I personally know a couple of children with each of those names and hear them lots at baby groups now. I especially wouldn’t go for Bodhi as I agree with pp that really is the go to name for someone trying to be different (and therefore really isn’t).

Love suggestions of Fern, Robyn, Nova

pjani · 03/07/2023 13:09

You should definitely watch Pretty Little Liars. There's an Aria and a Wren!

I really like both. Sounds like you both like short and slightly hippie names so that's a start for narrowing down. What about:

Skye
Summer
Violet

St0nehenge · 03/07/2023 13:08

Anwen is nice

Gemstonebeach · 03/07/2023 13:03

I quite like Wren but an not a fan of Aria.

Fern
Nina
Billie
Greta
Juno

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Littlemisssunshine31 · 03/07/2023 12:59

Thanks for so much suggestions! And some lovely ones 😊 I like Rowan a lot, also Callie and Arwen is growing on me!

I suppose it depends on area/social circles as I don’t know any other children with these names and I’m a teacher! But appreciate they may not be ‘unusual’ in other areas and I’m ok with that

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Whichwhatnow · 03/07/2023 12:21

My friends have a Rowan - similar sound/feel to your other two names? She's also one of the coolest and most gorgeous little girls I know so it has good connotations for me! Also love Romy/Romilly if either of those appeal?

Are you fixed on Bodhi? I only ask because I know quite a few little Bodhis (my social circle is pretty hippyish/alternative) and for me it now feels like the go-to name for people who want to give their kid a 'different' name but don't actually have much imagination. Sorry! If you have a different kind of circle of friends it may well still be seen as unusual.

tewneams · 03/07/2023 12:13

I like Renee

MissHavershamReturns · 03/07/2023 12:07

Viva meaning live/alive @garlictwist which is why the exam is also called viva voce. This was my aunt’s name and I adore it.

Babyboomtastic · 03/07/2023 11:59

Gosh, if you want to be unusual don’t go for Aria, Wren or Bohdi. I know sooooooooo many of them under 5 (I volunteer at a few baby / toddler groups)

This.

They are not unusual names any more, they've been on the up for years.

garlictwist · 03/07/2023 11:52

MissHavershamReturns · 03/07/2023 09:38

Viva is beautiful

Viva? After the exam?

MovingBird123 · 03/07/2023 11:45

I don't know why anyone would mispronounce Aria. It's just a type of song. Beautiful name choice. Wren is cute too. Suggestions for Robyn are lovely.

Bodhi is ridiculous IMO. I think it's best to choose names from your own tradition and heritage. Apologies if I've been presumptuous and it actually is...

Gaggley · 03/07/2023 11:14

Enya or Anya
Alanna

tonyhawks23 · 03/07/2023 11:14

Yes I thought you must be big pretty little liars fans too! Both lovely names!

MrsCarson · 03/07/2023 11:11

Ariadne.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 03/07/2023 10:56

Ariela
Rowan
Nova
Sienna
Aurora

Twizbe · 03/07/2023 10:56

Gosh, if you want to be unusual don’t go for Aria, Wren or Bohdi. I know sooooooooo many of them under 5 (I volunteer at a few baby / toddler groups)

at the moment all the boys are either Louis / Louie, Boden or Bohdi

all the girls are either Ivy, Wren or some other nature name.

If you want to be unique in their generation names like Sarah, Jennifer, Jessica, Nigel, David etc are rarely heard in the playground.

ApolloandDaphne · 03/07/2023 10:55

OopsieeDaisy · 03/07/2023 09:24

Wren just makes me think of the kitchen shop.
Aria is ok but becoming quite popular, at least in my area.
Bridie is nice and a similar style.

A Bridie is a Scottish meat pie! Nice with beans for lunch, less nice as a name. (I am aware it is an actual name)