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Votes please

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ModernJew · 19/10/2024 21:51

Talia or Hayley.

Totally undecided. DH is less keen on Hayley but I think he'd come around.

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ModernJew · 01/11/2024 08:41

I don't like Hadley, and it's too modern for DH.

Tbf, even if this weren't a December baby, I teach too many children named Holly and they are all difficult!

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Nicebloomers · 31/10/2024 14:09

What about Hadley?

It’s a surname.

wandawaves · 31/10/2024 21:33

Hallie is lovely.
I do still like Hayley as well.
Holly is ok but I definitely wouldn't use it for a December baby.

Nicebloomers · 31/10/2024 14:09

What about Hadley?

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ModernJew · 31/10/2024 14:04

Every time I mention Hayley, DH thinks he would prefer Holly, but neither of us really like Holly (and not cool for a December baby). Hallie feels like a half way point between the two

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Firsttimebabymummy · 30/10/2024 21:10

Moreteaandchocolate · 30/10/2024 21:04

Hallie does sound more modern. I like Hayley and Hallie, depending if you prefer a more modern sounding name?

Agree! I'd vote Hallie although you can't go wrong either way.

Moreteaandchocolate · 30/10/2024 21:04

Hallie does sound more modern. I like Hayley and Hallie, depending if you prefer a more modern sounding name?

xxreeldancerxx · 30/10/2024 20:52

Much prefer Hallie .... much more modern than Hayley. Saying that, I actually love the name Thalia - so difficult choosing isn't it?

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ModernJew · 30/10/2024 20:39

What do people think about Hallie instead of Hayley? I think I prefer it, but DH isn't sure.

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rainbowstardrops · 21/10/2024 15:37

I like Talia but not so keen on Hayley. I also like Mahlia.

shoopshoopdedoo · 21/10/2024 14:18

ModernJew · 21/10/2024 12:55

Wouldn't Thalia be pronounced the same as Talia (Tal-ee-ah)? We have an oddly spelled surname so I want people to know how to spell her first name at least!

Thalia is pronounced phonetically, so you sound the “th” - “Tha-li-a”. It’s a classical Greek name.

custardcreamsies · 21/10/2024 14:03

I like Tali, Hayley sounds quite dated.

wandawaves · 21/10/2024 13:29

I like both, but Talia is so overused. So I would choose Hayley.

As far as Talia being easy to spell, I know a Talia, Tahlia, Tahliah, Taliah, maybe some others too, but they're the most common ones.

Jessie1259 · 21/10/2024 13:01

I voted Talia but prefer the spelling Thalia - pronounced the same way. Hayley is very dated now, I'd go Hallie rather than Hayley.

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ModernJew · 21/10/2024 12:55

Wouldn't Thalia be pronounced the same as Talia (Tal-ee-ah)? We have an oddly spelled surname so I want people to know how to spell her first name at least!

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shoopshoopdedoo · 20/10/2024 20:22

Not keen on either particularly for the reasons other have mentioned.

Thalia is lovely, if that would work?

Firsttimebabymummy · 20/10/2024 18:21

Moreteaandchocolate · 19/10/2024 23:11

I like both. I voted for Hayley, as although some might think it dated, it’s got a really modern sound that fits with the current naming trends, and sounds really refreshing yet traditional among all the Ellie’s and Evie’s.

this!

JimNast · 20/10/2024 12:32

Neither. I'd expect a Hayley to be about 60.
Natalia is nicer than Talia.

Nicebloomers · 20/10/2024 12:30

Thalia

user1492757084 · 20/10/2024 11:17

Hayley or Haylee for me.
Also love Holly.

Atishooo · 20/10/2024 10:06

How about Hallie?

RyTrerry · 19/10/2024 23:37

Talia
I think Hayley is dated now

Raindropskeepfallinonmyhead · 19/10/2024 23:16

Eek sorry bit l think Talia is a bit chavvy as a pp said. Much prefer Hayley but then it's one of my friend's names so l might be biased.

Moreteaandchocolate · 19/10/2024 23:11

I like both. I voted for Hayley, as although some might think it dated, it’s got a really modern sound that fits with the current naming trends, and sounds really refreshing yet traditional among all the Ellie’s and Evie’s.

KatieL5 · 19/10/2024 23:08

Talia sounds chavvy. Hayley is 80’s. I’d try some others if you can.

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