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Girls shortlist

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Sofiatheworst · 13/12/2023 13:06

Would appreciate thoughts on our shortlist, a few weeks to go and I’d like to narrow down to two or three names before she arrives and then pick from those few at birth. We seem to keep adding to the list rather than making it shorter so need some outside opinions.

Elodie
Daisy
Ruby
Lucy
Eden
Matilda
Imogen
Delilah

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Wintermum01 · 16/12/2023 17:05

Ruby’s my favourite!

IsThePopeCatholic · 16/12/2023 14:20

Imogen and Matilda are fab. The others are not to my taste.

aubergineman · 16/12/2023 12:17

Pemba · 16/12/2023 11:56

@aubergineman Sorry but that is so silly to say that 'Ruby is a dog's name'. What has happened is that many people now give their dogs human names (like Ruby, or Katie, or Max, any human name that's a bit shorter. I don't think anyone seems to have called their dog Elizabeth for example. Lizzy or Betty, probably yes.) You can't then turn around and say the name is now 'a dog's name' despite all the thousands of humans with that name!

Spot, Rover or Fido are actual dogs' names.

Well that isn't quite what I said. I said for me Ruby is a dogs name. I know several dogs called Ruby, and even the Kaiser Chief's song Ruby js about a dog, so not a new thing.

There are plenty of short names that aren't pets names; Ian, Ann, Eva, Alice, Ryan.

Equally there are names that are common for pets; Luna, Monty, Ruby, Milo.

I'm not saying don't "oh my goodness don't use that, it's hideous!", just raising a point the OP might want to consider.

Pemba · 16/12/2023 11:56

@aubergineman Sorry but that is so silly to say that 'Ruby is a dog's name'. What has happened is that many people now give their dogs human names (like Ruby, or Katie, or Max, any human name that's a bit shorter. I don't think anyone seems to have called their dog Elizabeth for example. Lizzy or Betty, probably yes.) You can't then turn around and say the name is now 'a dog's name' despite all the thousands of humans with that name!

Spot, Rover or Fido are actual dogs' names.

aubergineman · 16/12/2023 10:15

They're ok, most of them very popular at the moment, so depends if that bothers you.

Favourite is probably Elodie. I quite like Eden as it's a bit different, but could potentially sound downmarket as a pp suggested.

For me Ruby is a dogs name, so I'd never choose this.

Imogen & Lucy very classic and beautiful.

Could also consider Alice?

rainbowstardrops · 16/12/2023 09:14

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The OP is a troll.

What makes you say that?

user1492757084 · 16/12/2023 08:17

Lucy Matilda
or
Imogen Daisy

SueReynolds · 16/12/2023 00:29

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The OP is a troll.

shoopshoopdedoo · 16/12/2023 00:26

Lucy and Ruby are my favourites.

I really dislike Elodie, Eden and Delilah.

CharlieBoo · 14/12/2023 22:43

Elodie .. don’t like at all.. how about Edie?

Daisy .. my favourite from your list..gorgeous

Ruby… know lots of teenage ruby’s but no little ones. It’s nice

Lucy … really lovely.. the most classic from your list. How about Charlotte or Alice?

Eden .. doesn’t belong on this list. Totally different vibe from the rest.

Matilda.. used to really like this but I’m not such a big fan now. Maybe because I really don’t like Tilly.

Imogen .. it’s ok.. don’t go mad and don’t like Immy

Delilah.. love.. also love Jemima

Vittoriosa · 14/12/2023 21:05

Delilah

17caterpillars1mouse · 14/12/2023 09:40

Elodie - I used to like this when I thought it was pronounced EL-O-dee, less so now I know its Melody without the M. Seems popular though so guess loads love it. May date as it seems very 'in'

Daisy - it's OK just a bit too twee for my tastes

Ruby - love it. Its got the nice ee ending but has some sass about it

Lucy - i like it (though prefer Ruby). Probably the most classicalnof your list, but beware L names are everywhere

Eden - nice enough but I actually prefer it for a boy

Matilda - done to death in my area, plus I'm not keen on Tilly

Imogen - my second favourite on your list

Delilah - ok just not for me

MerryChristmasToYou · 14/12/2023 09:23

Eden is beautiful. Has a strong yet feminine feel to it and what a wonderful meaning.
Eden is unisex Babies called Eden in England & Wales since 1996 (darkgreener.com)
It makes me think of Eden Hazard and Sir Anthony Eden, and the Eden Project

eleah · 14/12/2023 07:38

Eden is beautiful. Has a strong yet feminine feel to it and what a wonderful meaning.

I really like Daisy but it is very popular, if that bothers you. Lucy, Ruby and Matilda are nice too.

Imogen isn't my taste. It feels a little bland to me, but it's still a nice name.

Elodie sounds to me like it it's meant to be Melody. I like the nickname Elle though.

Delilah is a big no for me. Even if you aren't religious, it's not a great association to have with your child.

ginteio · 14/12/2023 06:46

None of these are bad names, but for my personal taste, my favourites are

Elodie: Underused, not difficult to spell or write, French flair, modern, sassy and spunky

Matilda: Studious, intelligent and bookish, has nice nicknames and is a solid name

Hope this helps

Pemba · 13/12/2023 20:18

They're all really nice names. (Sorry, no help!) My favourite is probably Imogen.

dressedforcomfort · 13/12/2023 20:10

Lucy is the nicest IMO

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Sofiatheworst · 13/12/2023 20:08

Thank you all for your comments. A few of you have echoed my worries about some of the names which is really helpful.

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Sofiatheworst · 13/12/2023 13:06

Would appreciate thoughts on our shortlist, a few weeks to go and I’d like to narrow down to two or three names before she arrives and then pick from those few at birth. We seem to keep adding to the list rather than making it shorter so need some outside opinions.

Elodie
Daisy
Ruby
Lucy
Eden
Matilda
Imogen
Delilah

My favorites from your list are Matilda and Delilah, also used to like Imogen and Elodie.
Ruby is such bouncy name, but I would like it more if it wasn't a word.

Seamist22 · 13/12/2023 15:34

Lovely list!

I love Lucy (one of my dd’s name) and Imogen best.

Ruby and Matilda are also lovely.

I used to know an Elodie and the name grew on me, it’s pretty

Daisy is pretty but harder to imagine using as an adult

Delilah and Eden aren’t to my taste

LonelyMom123 · 13/12/2023 15:34

Not keen on Delilah or Eden but the others are lovely. My favourites are Elodie and Matilda.

ChateauDuMont · 13/12/2023 15:08

Elodie
Daisy
Ruby
Lucy
Eden
Matilda
Imogen
Delilah

They are all ok.

Do you like Eloise or Francesca?

Mumofgirls2017 · 13/12/2023 15:07

Daisy, Matilda or Delilah! Love your list

mathanxiety · 13/12/2023 15:04

I like Daisy, Eden, and Matilda from your list.

ArtichokeAardvark · 13/12/2023 14:29

Daisy, Lucy or Imogen. I wanted to use Imogen but DH vetoed...

Matilda also ok as I like Tilly, but there are several Matildas at my school so it's on the up. Would bother me, but may not faze you!

Elodie makes me think of Lord of the Rings for some reason - it's an elf name! Really dislike Ruby and Eden, and Delilah was my great grandmother's poodle.