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Partner and I can't agree from the list below!

36 replies

glasshalffull0 · 12/11/2023 18:33

We don't know the gender yet but every time I suggest a name my partner either says flat out "no" or "hmm that's ok I suppose". He doesn't seem to love any! The names below are the ones I like. What are your opinions on them and do you have any similar alternatives?

I've listed them and next to them put my partners opinion

Erin - ok
Grace - ok
Molly - dogs name
Evelyn - hates it
Emilia - hates it with an E
Mia - ok
Isla - ok
Sophia - ok
Rosie - no

Oliver - no
George - no
James - ok
Jack - no
Louis - ok

I feel like we're never going to name our baby at this rate!

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ExplodingSmittens · 12/11/2023 22:23

Has so does he think that all of your suggestions are just ok or does he prefer any of them?

Theoldwoman · 12/11/2023 22:02

glasshalffull0 · 12/11/2023 18:33

We don't know the gender yet but every time I suggest a name my partner either says flat out "no" or "hmm that's ok I suppose". He doesn't seem to love any! The names below are the ones I like. What are your opinions on them and do you have any similar alternatives?

I've listed them and next to them put my partners opinion

Erin - ok
Grace - ok
Molly - dogs name
Evelyn - hates it
Emilia - hates it with an E
Mia - ok
Isla - ok
Sophia - ok
Rosie - no

Oliver - no
George - no
James - ok
Jack - no
Louis - ok

I feel like we're never going to name our baby at this rate!

I like from your list:

Erin
Grace
Sophia

Oliver
George
Louis

Some suggestions:

Alice
Charlotte
Kate
Ella
Laura
Zara
Frances
Juliet
Emily

William
Angus
Thomas
Adam
Jeremy
Sebastian
Nicholas
Benjamin

theduchessofspork · 12/11/2023 20:46

I can see where he’s coming from TBH - Evelyn, Emilia/Amelia (they are pronounced almost the same), Mia, Isla, Sophia, Oliver, George, James and Jack have been collectively done to death. As has Amelie/Emily BTW.

Grace and Molly are alright. Louis is ok if a bit wet IMO. Erin is a 90s throw back and a bit low end

Maybe

Alicia (AH-LISS-ee-uh)
Serena
Susannah
Saskia
Maria
Marianne
Elodie
Ida
Esther
Philippa (Pippa)
Zoe
Verity
Jasmine
Clara

Miles
Alistair
Laurence (Laurie)
Rufus
Alexander
Nathaniel (Nate)
Daniel
Matthew
Michael
Tobias nn Toby or just Toby
Zachary (Zach)
Jacob (Jake)
Issac
Guy
Elijah (Eli)
Owen

modgepodge · 12/11/2023 18:58

Emilia is pronounced same as Amelia I think.

my husband and I feel like we will never agree on a name. My suggestions are similar in style to yours OP. His are ridiculous - think names of Viking gods or obscure American sports stars, none of which are ever heard in this country. Literally no idea what to do!!

zozueme · 12/11/2023 18:51

Amelie is really nice. Or Emily / Amelia which are similar? I like the look of Emilia but I'm never quite sure how to pronounce it.

HoHoHoliday · 12/11/2023 18:50

They are all nice names except Molly which I agree should be saved for a dog. Similar suggestions,

Amelia
Eloise
Hannah
Isabel
Sarah
Sienna
Zara

Arthur
Benjamin
Finley
Jared
Lucas
Nicholas
Zachary

glasshalffull0 · 12/11/2023 18:49

@Tumbler2121 I think that’s what we’re going to have to do and just hope we agree on a name then

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glasshalffull0 · 12/11/2023 18:48

@TootenCarMoon I must admit I agree but they’re the sort of names I like.

He’s suggested Amelie which I like spelt out but I think sounds a bit harsh phonetically. But again he wasn’t in love with the name he just thought it was okay.

for boys he has no idea

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Tumbler2121 · 12/11/2023 18:47

Put the subject away till baby is here. Then you'll know what to call them.

TootenCarMoon · 12/11/2023 18:42

They’re all pretty boring and safe. What does he suggest?

Dartmoorcheffy · 12/11/2023 18:39

Sophia or James