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Eden

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Sofiatheworst · 19/08/2023 15:04

Opinions on the name Eden for a girl? What is your first impression, what sort of girl does it bring to mind?
TIA 😊

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RitzyMcFitzy · 19/08/2023 18:19

I like it. I like that it's unfrilly.

I can imagine a female Eden being composed and clever and witty.

Seaswimmingforthesoul · 19/08/2023 18:10

I like it

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Sofiatheworst · 19/08/2023 17:58

KirstenBlest · 19/08/2023 17:53

@Sofiatheworst , it's in the top 100 names for girls, but not for boys, so it's not just you who likes it. Do you like the thought of her being called Ede or Edie?

I’m happy with it being shortened - I’ll be the main culprit as I like to have a full name with an option to call a shortening/nn to change between the two. We have a way to go yet until she’s here but I think it’ll stay on the list 😊

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KirstenBlest · 19/08/2023 17:53

@Sofiatheworst , it's in the top 100 names for girls, but not for boys, so it's not just you who likes it. Do you like the thought of her being called Ede or Edie?

RuthW · 19/08/2023 17:48

It's ok for a girl.

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Sofiatheworst · 19/08/2023 17:47

Thanks all for the responses. Even the negative opinions haven’t completely put me off, I think it’s pretty without being twee, and can see it suiting someone through all ages. But I am not the one who has to live with it as my name so really good to get a variety of views on it.

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teenysaladandsniffofarose · 19/08/2023 17:10

Surprised it's getting alot of stick!

I wouldn't use it myself but think it's pretty!

UsingChangeofName · 19/08/2023 17:09

Not very keen, but I've certainly heard worse Grin

ReeseWitherfork · 19/08/2023 17:07

The girl that played Sue in the sitcom The Middle is called Eden something (Shaw maybe?!). Anyway, such an endearing character, so positive association for me. Lovely name.

BatshitIsTheOnlyExplanation · 19/08/2023 17:03

TetrapanaxRex · 19/08/2023 15:29

As a cheese lover I might think I heard you say Edam when you told me the name of your infant, so it's a no from me.

That's a fair point. I always think that about the American name Bree (which I assume is short for Brianna???)

H2023 · 19/08/2023 17:01

I really like it

BatshitIsTheOnlyExplanation · 19/08/2023 16:59

WithASpider · 19/08/2023 15:30

I have an 18yo Eden. She's the sweetest natured girl and always looks out for people.

I could write the exact same except my Eden is 17 and male.

Potentialmadcatlady · 19/08/2023 16:59

I like it. She sounds like a nature loving, kind, gentle sort of girl with a backbone…

TetrapanaxRex · 19/08/2023 16:57

itsmyp4rty · 19/08/2023 16:55

Always makes me think garden of Eden - religious.

And the hymn 'Morning has broken.'

'Eden saw play...'

itsmyp4rty · 19/08/2023 16:55

Always makes me think garden of Eden - religious.

Tiqtaq · 19/08/2023 16:50

Not a fan of this one

continentallentil · 19/08/2023 16:40

YukoandHiro · 19/08/2023 15:27

Nice but very American, sounds like a Californian rich girl to me

This.. or it’s the sort of thing that strippers use (I am not saying it’s only used by them don’t @ me) like Forest, Haven etc

Catnuzzle · 19/08/2023 16:38

I have a 1 year old Eden. She's beautiful, funny, loving and loves rolling in fox poo.

Eden
KirstenBlest · 19/08/2023 16:31

I don't like many nature names. Meadow seems particularly bad. At least Eden is a surname.

WithASpider · 19/08/2023 15:49

WantingToEducate · 19/08/2023 15:47

I imagine that’s down to your good parenting and not a direct result of being called Eden 😂

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Probably not, but it certainly influences how I look at others with the same name! 😁

WantingToEducate · 19/08/2023 15:47

WithASpider · 19/08/2023 15:30

I have an 18yo Eden. She's the sweetest natured girl and always looks out for people.

I imagine that’s down to your good parenting and not a direct result of being called Eden 😂

Alloveragain3 · 19/08/2023 15:45

I love it. Reminds me of those nature names like Meadow or Summer.

I know a male Eden but still see it is a unisex name.

WithASpider · 19/08/2023 15:30

I have an 18yo Eden. She's the sweetest natured girl and always looks out for people.

TetrapanaxRex · 19/08/2023 15:29

As a cheese lover I might think I heard you say Edam when you told me the name of your infant, so it's a no from me.

pilates · 19/08/2023 15:28

I like it
A kind thoughtful girl

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