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gender neutral or classical

30 replies

deedeexx · 06/09/2023 11:25

Hello all..
Currently 34+3 with our first baby girl 🩷

So, I have always loved pretty, girly names and always thought that I was going to use either Daphne, Penelope or Cecily (CeCe) they have been top 3 for around a whole year...

HOWEVER, I'm suddenly finding myself extremely drawn to gender neutral names for her like Noa, Billie, Riley and Rorie.

What's everyone's opinion do I stick to my pretty 'girly' names or do you prefer the more modern gender neutral options.

I'm most drawn to Rorie at the minute for her!

For reference middle name is Rose as it's a family name🙂

Thanks everyone x

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WanderingWitches · 06/09/2023 13:50

I much prefer your original choices. They go with the middle name Rose much better in my opinion.

peaceinourtime · 06/09/2023 13:47

Riley is probably the best of the ones mentioned

FayCarew · 06/09/2023 11:41

Rorie Rose, Aurora Rose and Aurora-Rose are all awful, as is Riley Rose.
Billie is nice. Noa is ok but Noah is the most popular boys' name.
Daphne, Penelope and Cecily are OK

2424x2424 · 06/09/2023 11:36

cherryassam · 06/09/2023 11:32

What about Aurora with Rorie as a nickname? Then she’ll have the option of a more ‘girly’ name and a more unisex name

I agree, that's such a lovely name, Aurora-Rose nicknamed Rorie

cherryassam · 06/09/2023 11:32

What about Aurora with Rorie as a nickname? Then she’ll have the option of a more ‘girly’ name and a more unisex name

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