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Girl names help

35 replies

Leaf86 · 03/10/2024 21:41

Please could we have some honest opinions on our girl’s list, any standout favourites or similar suggestions?

At the moment, we are leaning towards Iris, which has been my favourite for years, but I’m suddenly panicking it is too popular.

Iris
Agnes
Erin
Nell
Astrid

I also like (but can’t use) Violet and Harriet.

Middle name is likely to be either Mary or Jean.

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IamnotwhouthinkIam · 03/10/2024 22:14

Not keen on Violet or Harriet anyway but the rest of your list is nice (apart from Agnes which has a harsh sound imo and is either a bit hipster cool or too religious for me).

Fave is definitely pretty Nell, although I do personally much prefer it as a diminutive for something classic like Helena, Eleanor etc , or even Fenella or Antonella.

Astrid is very cool too - but in a Euro/Scandi rather than hipster way and would probably be my 2nd choice (although it’s a bit braver than Nell because of the “Ass” sound).

Nothing wrong with Iris or Erin though- just not as exciting as your other choices.

Juliet?
Alice?
Nina?
May?
Esme?

SabbatWheel · 03/10/2024 22:02

Not keen on Erin as very overused here but the others are all lovely. I was in uni with an Astrid. Love Agnes best.

Flowery57 · 03/10/2024 21:59

I like Iris. Had you thought of Emmie or Etta?

Mumofgirls2017 · 03/10/2024 21:57

Iris is my favourite 🥰

Marlena1 · 03/10/2024 21:56

I like Erin and Nell best from your list :) something so lovely about Nell and I don't usually like "old" names.

StressedQueen · 03/10/2024 21:55

Iris - Not really a fan but if you like it, it's good, and I haven't heard it that much
Agnes - So bad
Erin - Nothing amazing but nice
Nell - I don't like, Eleanor as a full name is better
Astrid - So pretty and lovely

I prefer Astrid but there isn't anything wrong with Iris

yikesanotherbooboo · 03/10/2024 21:53

Nice names as are your middle names.

Scutterbug · 03/10/2024 21:51

I love Iris, Agnes and Nell. Great choices!

Hobbesmanc · 03/10/2024 21:49

Astrid is a lovely choice.

TheCultureHusks · 03/10/2024 21:46

Iris is popular yes. It’s lovely though!

How about Ingrid? Iris meets Agnes meets Astrid…

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