Please help us pick a girls name

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auburnglow788 · 17/12/2023 22:48

Sophia Elizabeth

ftp · 17/12/2023 22:32

Without knowing your surname it is hard to see what would be the best fit. If your surname ends in y, you might want to speak out out loud the rhyme with Lily for example.
You might want to look at what initials make up, especially with any name that starts with a vowel. But how about Frankie Elizabeth Beatrice (FAB)
They are all fine names, but not sure I would put Lily or Ella with Elizabeth
Much as I love Willow, any list done in first name order will always put her at the bottom
If you are going to name her Frances or Robin be aware of how often she will have to correct the spelling <lol>, but it (and especially Frankie) can be an advantage in this still very sexist world where interviews are still offered on gender basis.
Sophia is going to be just Soph, of course, Beatrice Bea, Elizabeth Liz or Lizzie, so check that still sounds ok.

Fiddlesticks25 · 06/09/2023 11:32

Also like Nina

kittykatrawks · 06/09/2023 11:32

I like Lily 💜

Fiddlesticks25 · 06/09/2023 11:31

All nice, although Sophia, Ella and Lily are a bit overused and un-exciting.

My favourite is Robin.

Sugarcoatt · 06/09/2023 11:30

Frankie is a bit council estate. I’d go for Lily or Sophia.

2424x2424 · 06/09/2023 11:29

Adviceneeded9 · 04/09/2023 00:09

Due our first DD in a few weeks and really struggling to pick a name.

Which name do you prefer from the below?

We will have a family MN (either Elizabeth or Beatrice) and have quite a long (3 syllable) surname.

Robin
Sophia
Ella
Lily
Frankie (short for Frances)
Willow

Thank you

Willow and Lily are lovely names

mosiacmaker · 06/09/2023 11:28

Frances Elizabeth

deedeexx · 06/09/2023 11:27

Ella is such a timeless, classical name that will never go out of fashion 🩷

Sleepnplay · 06/09/2023 10:59

All nice choices OP, but I really love your 2 choices of Nina or Robin!

Inkypot · 06/09/2023 08:12

Nina Beatrice! Beautiful 💗💗💗

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Adviceneeded9 · 06/09/2023 08:01

Thank you so much for all your responses. It’s been really helpful and such a mix of replies! I think we have narrowed it down to the below and would love some feedback on final options:

Robin Elizabeth (I understand the Y/ I question but, personally, much prefer it with an I and this is a spelling important to our family)

Ella Beatrice

Frances Elizabeth (also like Francesca but we have quite a long surname)

and WILD CARD Nina Beatrice (I hadn’t thought about Nina but have seen it on a lot of name threads and it’s really growing on me!)

Really struggling to pick. I think I prefer Robin or Nina…. DH prefers Ella and Frankie.

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RainbowFish4 · 06/09/2023 05:21

Even though Sophia, Ella and Lily are more popular, I do think that they’re beautiful names - so if you love one of them, I’d go for it. I have a 2yo, and we haven’t come across an Ella yet - Sophia is probably the one I’ve seen the most.

Also like Frances/Frankie - less keen on Willow and Robin, but that’s more of a personal taste thing.

daytriptovulcan · 05/09/2023 18:06

Robin is lovely, and most unique.

Marsyas · 05/09/2023 18:03

What is it with all these threads recently about "Robyn" being the "correct" spelling for a girl. It really really isn't. Robin from Stranger Things. Robin Wright Penn. Robin from the Strike books. Robin from Chalet school, going back a bit.
I like Sophia and Robin from your list OP.

PickledScrump · 05/09/2023 17:56

I don’t particularly like Robin, but it’s getting very popular so I’m in the minority. I would go with Robyn for a girl though as that’s the most common spelling and will make life easier for her.

I would say Williow is the most overused on your list. There’s loads in my daughters year (secondary school).

Lily is by far the nicest on your list. Both Lily Elizabeth and Lily Beatrice sound really nice

NeedTheSeaside · 04/09/2023 21:36

munchmagic · 04/09/2023 14:06

@NeedTheSeaside Anyone I know that's used the name in recent years have still very much used the i/y to differentiate male or female (Robin/Robyn) so I'm not sure it's accurate to say it's went out of date.
There's still many people who stick by it.
Having said that of course it's up to the individual and I wouldn't judge anyone for using them the other way around, I would think of it as the wrong spelling but I would keep it to myself rather than telling them.

@munchmagic

Strange isn't it. I'm 54,I don't know anyone that's been born in my lifetime that has used 'y'. The Robyn's I know are all older than me & the ones since are all
'i'

I guess it's personal preference and weirdly I Love Robin, but really really dislike Robyn. I also say them differently, so maybe it's that.💁🏻‍♀️

OopsieeDaisy · 04/09/2023 19:23

Robin is my favourite and works well with either middle name. I also like Ella and Lily but I think they both only flow well with Beatrice. Frankie is nice but I really don’t like Frances, although Francesca is lovely.

Sleepnplay · 04/09/2023 14:51

Robin for me, its lovely. I've also only known the Robyn spelling for girls with people I've personally known, so you may get a bit of that. Once you've told people once its not a tricky one to remember though. Robin Elizabeth is gorgeous.

Next choice would be Sophia. It's beautiful but there are just so many if them around, so depends if that bothers you.

Theoldwoman · 04/09/2023 14:16

Ella. One hundred percent.

Beautiful, classic and Very pretty.

munchmagic · 04/09/2023 14:06

@NeedTheSeaside Anyone I know that's used the name in recent years have still very much used the i/y to differentiate male or female (Robin/Robyn) so I'm not sure it's accurate to say it's went out of date.
There's still many people who stick by it.
Having said that of course it's up to the individual and I wouldn't judge anyone for using them the other way around, I would think of it as the wrong spelling but I would keep it to myself rather than telling them.

FayCarew · 04/09/2023 11:51

Frances, but I'm not keen on Frankie, then Willow, based mainly on being least overused and not too unisex.

All the names are OK but Sophia and Lily are the nicest BUT they are massively popular and have been for ages.
Robin and Frankie seem more like boys' names to me.
Ella seems a bit nothingy and is also very popular and has been for ages.

FoodFann · 04/09/2023 08:43

I like Sophia and Willow best

AllAboardTootToot · 04/09/2023 08:40

Frankie
Sophia
Willow

LulooLemon · 04/09/2023 08:38

Sophia or Lily