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Opinions on girls names

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ddddora · 20/01/2024 17:14

We are a long way off having to decide but talking about it all the time!

The names me and DH both like are

Rosie
Sadie
Connie
Erin
Zara
Eva
Eloise
Nina
Anya/Anna

Surname ends in ‘na’ sound so that’s what makes me think twice about Nina and Anna, much as I love them I’m not sure if it’s too repetitive. I do have a preference for names ending in the ‘A’ sound though and don’t know if the ‘ee’ sound is too cutesy.

One syllable uncommon family middle name.

Just be interested to see which you like, or don’t like and why!

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toomanyleggings · 25/01/2024 10:38

I like Sadie the best. Although I mentioned it to my mum who said she associated with women from the roughest area of where we live ( Liverpool) which put me off. Although she doesn’t like the name we went with either

ReadtheReviews · 25/01/2024 10:28

Connie and Sadie. Not overly used, easy to spell, work for child and adult.

miniaturepixieonacid · 25/01/2024 09:47

I really like all of them - great list :)

If you really want uncommon though, I'm not convinved about Nina. I currently teach 4 Ninas in one school of 300 pupils (aged 3 -1 3 - all the Ninas are under 9). Although all 4 girls are Indian so maybe it's a more common choice in that culture, I don't know. But it seems popular (with reason - it's pretty). All your options, we currently have only 1 or zero children with that name.

My order of preference would be.
Sadie, Zara, Erin, Anya, Eva, Nina, Rosie, Eloise, Connie, Ann

But, even at the 'bottom' of my preferences, I still like the names.

miniaturepixieonacid · 25/01/2024 09:47

I really like all of them - great list :)

If you really want uncommon though, I'm not convinved about Nina. I currently teach 4 Ninas in one school of 300 pupils (aged 3 -1 3 - all the Ninas are under 9). Although all 4 girls are Indian so maybe it's a more common choice in that culture, I don't know. But it seems popular (with reason - it's pretty). All your options, we currently have only 1 or zero children with that name.

My order of preference would be.
Sadie, Zara, Erin, Anya, Eva, Nina, Rosie, Eloise, Connie, Ann

But, even at the 'bottom' of my preferences, I still like the names.

Charlieradioalphapapa · 25/01/2024 01:03

I really love Sadie,Nina and Rosie. I’d not have thought about emergency vehicle sound!

Do you like Rosalia or Rosanna?

Storminthesky · 25/01/2024 00:58

I like quite a few on your list, I agree with what your saying with the repetitive letters though.
I had it before I was married and I hated it. Except mine was ley at the end of first and last name. I couldn't wait to take husbands last name and would not revert back even if we ended up divorced.
My first name is a 9 letter one too and I don't like the nicknamed version of it either with my maiden name. as it kinda sounds like I'm spelling my first name wrong.

OopsieeDaisy · 24/01/2024 22:56

Rosie, Sadie, Nina, Anna and Erin are my favourites from your list, they’re lovely names! Not as keen on the others.

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ddddora · 24/01/2024 20:31

villamariavintrapp · 24/01/2024 17:55

Our list was similar, also liked Lois and Kate

Lois is lovely x

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HoHoHoliday · 24/01/2024 18:32

Erin and Eloise would be my choices. Even using both, Erin Eloise Surname.

Nicebloomers · 24/01/2024 18:05

Sadie. It works through all ages, I don’t think it’s cutesy at all. It’s soft but without being frilly. Underused but not unfamiliar.

todayshappening · 24/01/2024 17:58

Sadie

villamariavintrapp · 24/01/2024 17:55

Our list was similar, also liked Lois and Kate

Onelife2024 · 24/01/2024 17:43

Erin, Sadie and Nina are all lovely!

I think Erin is my favourite, I would be very happy to be called this, it sounds feminine to me without being at all frilly or fussy.

Nina would be my second choice - another gorgeous name - I’d go for this if it’s important to you to choose a less commonly used name.

Sadie - I also really like this. My only two very minor issues are that I know someone called Sadie and she gets a surprisingly number of people calling her Daisy! And the sadist thing. But neither are a big deal.

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ddddora · 24/01/2024 17:07

I think Erin, Sadie and Nina are the top 3 contenders.

Erin: love how simple yet well-known it is. Worried it’s not feminine enough, as it sounds like Eren and Aaron which are male names!

Sadie: love it. Somebody said it sounds like sadist, though, which is offputting! I just rarely hear of this name and think it sounds punchy but also feminine.

Nina: love it for the sake of it being uncommon among little ones and universal in its spelling and pronunciation. Not sure if it’s a bit bolder and braver than the other two as it’s less heard of.

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ddddora · 24/01/2024 17:05

eachmorningiwakeup · 21/01/2024 22:04

Gorgeous list! You can't go wrong. I have a Nina and have never heard anyone say it sounds like a siren.

Thank you!! Good taste in names ;)

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eachmorningiwakeup · 21/01/2024 22:04

Gorgeous list! You can't go wrong. I have a Nina and have never heard anyone say it sounds like a siren.

noooooooo · 21/01/2024 15:43

Sadie and Connie are lovely. Also, what about Zadie?

If you like names ending in A and want a long form of Rosie, I know a girl called Rosella.

Mumofgirls2017 · 21/01/2024 15:38

I like them all. I’d probably pick Eva or Eloise

shoopshoopdedoo · 21/01/2024 14:19

I like them all apart from Eloise. Favourites are Nina, Anna, Rosie, Zara and Eva.

Onelife2024 · 21/01/2024 14:10

ddddora · 21/01/2024 11:59

Thank you all, I have a soft spot for Sadie and Rosie but don’t know if they are too nickname-y. Don’t like any of the full names for Rosie though.

Do love Nina but somebody said it sounds like an emergency services vehicle on another thread 😂

I don’t think Rosie and Sadie are too nicknamey at all! I’m not a fan of cutesie nicknames but I think both of these names sound great as full names for adults as well as children. Great choices!

FayCarew · 21/01/2024 12:27

Also, have a look at the top 100 names - there are plenty of names like Alfie, Ellie, Archie, Teddy, Freddie, Evie, Maisie, Elsie etc

FayCarew · 21/01/2024 12:02

@ddddora , they are both fine as standalone names. Sadie Frost, Rosie Huntington-thingy etc

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ddddora · 21/01/2024 11:59

Thank you all, I have a soft spot for Sadie and Rosie but don’t know if they are too nickname-y. Don’t like any of the full names for Rosie though.

Do love Nina but somebody said it sounds like an emergency services vehicle on another thread 😂

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CharlotteMakepeace · 20/01/2024 18:28

Eloise is lovely.

FayCarew · 20/01/2024 18:22

Sorry, I managed to lose Anya. It's OK but I prefer just Ann or Annie. then Anna. Anya seems weaker somehow.

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