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After a unique name?

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Megg3636 · 24/06/2024 11:33

I already have two daughters and we’re having a third child… after unique, not common names :)

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SlightlyJaded · 28/06/2024 14:08

OP

The three names you've said you like are all traditional surnames: Hudson / Hunter / Francis

You mentioned Wynter (also traditionally a surname).

It's quite a common US trend - so why not look at popular American names as these will probably fit the bill: Maddison/Taylor/Lennon/Cooper/Bailey/Ellis/Cassidy/Avery/Winslet etc

JimPansy · 28/06/2024 13:52

Onan or Candida.

RobertaFirmino · 28/06/2024 13:50

C'Aujette
Orzo
Harissa
Dolcis

timoteigirl · 27/06/2024 20:39

Sybil
Nimue
Undine
Frankie - Frances- Francesca -
Bambi
Mimosa
Alisa
Inka
Kirra or Yindi (Australian)

mummyrolling2014 · 27/06/2024 09:44

@Megg3636 Sorry I don't want to say here in case someone recognises me (unusual name problem 🤣). It's probably not that bad and many say they love it. it's not an object or country or anything like. Even though there are so many international names and we live in a multi cultural society I've only met one other person with my name and that was a shock. I just hate that it's so different and unusual.

ReadtheReviews · 26/06/2024 09:06

Atalanta
Briseis
Stateira
Athena
Delphi

Summerflames · 26/06/2024 08:18

Oriunda · 25/06/2024 18:25

Cosmo is a boy’s name. Cosima would be the feminine version.

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Makes me think of Cosmo and Dibs.

ashiningbeaconinspace · 26/06/2024 08:06

If you want unusual, then I would suggest Alexa. Spellable, pronounceable and very unlikely to be used by anyone else these days.....

Mouswife · 26/06/2024 07:35

Aurelia

Onelittlebluefish · 26/06/2024 07:34

Redberies · 25/06/2024 20:40

they all have less common names like Fox, Monty and Delilah - which I don’t think will age as well.

I think the opposite - classic but underused names will never sound 'dated' to a particular era, unlike top 10 names

Monty and Delilah could be any age!

I guess I’d never thought of Monty and Delilah as classic names… but I do see your point.
With regards to the top 10 names, maybe I should have said classic names and within the top 20 or possibly more. I mean names like William, Thomas and James which are consistently popular throughout time. Maybe I should delete my previous post and start again!! :)

CatrionaBalfour · 25/06/2024 20:40

I think if you choose a name which is a proper name, but not currently fashionable, then it will be unusual but not flaky.

Redberies · 25/06/2024 20:40

they all have less common names like Fox, Monty and Delilah - which I don’t think will age as well.

I think the opposite - classic but underused names will never sound 'dated' to a particular era, unlike top 10 names

Monty and Delilah could be any age!

Onelittlebluefish · 25/06/2024 20:36

Growing up I wished I had a common name - the kind of name where there was at least 1 in every class. It was only in my early-mid 20’s I started to like my name. I do like it now but I’d have equally liked to be called Hannah or Rachel! (Which were very common at the time!). For that reason both of my children have fairly common, classic names. Neither of them have a friend with the same name which surprised me - they all have less common names like Fox, Monty and Delilah - which I don’t think will age as well. Some of the top 10 names in the UK are given to less than 1% of babies. They may have been in the top 10 for years, but that doesn’t mean you hear those names everywhere you go. If you’re looking for an unusual name, how about a classic name that could do with a revival, or even a common name with an unusual nickname?

JurassicClark · 25/06/2024 20:19

Megg3636 · 25/06/2024 20:10

Thank you :)
Shame everyone has to nit pick that I said 'unique' and not 'unusual'

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Shame you had to say unique when you meant unusual 😉

If you call a girl Francis the poor thing will spend her entire life having her name spelled Frances and having to correct them. Or having people assume her parents couldn’t spell or wanted a boy. Would you really wish a lifetime of that on your daughter?

My brother had to correct people’s spelling of his name (parents used traditional spelling for their ethic group, then we emigrated to a place that had a a different usual spelling) and he hated it. Absolutely hated it.

You can be distinctive without saddling your child with an awkward name.

CatrionaBalfour · 25/06/2024 20:13

@Megg3636 there are some great ideas on here.
Sometimes it helps to write them down with your surname, see if it flows and sounds right!

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Megg3636 · 25/06/2024 20:10

Blouson · 24/06/2024 20:16

Always remember you are unique, just like everybody else.

Thank you :)
Shame everyone has to nit pick that I said 'unique' and not 'unusual'

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CatrionaBalfour · 25/06/2024 20:10

Is Birdie a typo for Bridie?
You wouldn't call a child Birdy, surely?
Nigel
Neville
Raymond
Derek
Gloria
Mavis
Doreen
Maureen
All very unusual and you'd be ahead of the curve!

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Megg3636 · 25/06/2024 20:08

Hoppinggreen · 24/06/2024 14:10

Unique means its the only one so I think you probably mean unusual.
What sort of names do you like? Do you want a theme?
Whatever you choose just remember you won't be the one who has to carry it all their lives

It's not like I'm going to call my child something ridiculous... as I stated, I have 2 already... thanks tho :)

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Megg3636 · 25/06/2024 20:07

QuietLifeNoDrama · 24/06/2024 14:13

If you like Francis it can be a girls name too if spelt Frances

I like Francis spelt like this for a girl, I wouldn't use it on a boy :)

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Megg3636 · 25/06/2024 20:06

newtb · 24/06/2024 12:11

I echo the pp about the downside of a unique name. I'm.one of less than 400 worldwide with mine and I hâte it. It's mispelled all thé time, toi.

Which is?

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Megg3636 · 25/06/2024 20:05

Workawayxx · 24/06/2024 11:54

I think you need to give a bit of a hint to what names you like nature names, traditional, modern etc? Maybe some examples and similar names to the DC you already have (if you don’t want to give actual names).

I found looking at the top names list but only the names 100 and above in popularity helped!

I said above I like Francis, Hudson, Hunter etc...

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Megg3636 · 25/06/2024 20:04

mummyrolling2014 · 24/06/2024 11:50

Hey, I agree with the unique names but how unique are you thinking?? Reason I ask is my name is very unique and I hated it growing up. At school I wished I had a 'normal name' - not something totally common but at least one that didn't follow 'oh that's unusual, where are your family from?'. As I am older I have never learned to love it and sometimes joke with my parents why they gave me this name. I have considered changing it by depol but seems a lot of hassle now at 45 to tell friends and family 'call me this' 🤣. Sorry to be negative, I know this is not really what you were looking for but just something to hear in mind 😊

What is your name? I'm sure it's not that bad!

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It's a bit of a bugger when filling in forms though, but on the plus side it bemuses policemen and passport control personnel.

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