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Votes please! Lorena or Alba?

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Goscat · 07/02/2025 21:28

Down to our final names and can't decide!

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Goscat · 07/02/2025 22:04

SirChenjins · 07/02/2025 21:43

Lorena. Alba is the Gaelic word for Scotland and up here every second taxi firm or skip hire company begins with Alba.

I know! I am Scottish and we live here. My husband is Latino and it's a family name. I really love it but this is my only issue with it! I have suggested the Irish Ailbhe (Alva) instead so it's not so confused with Alba (Scotland) 🤣

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EveryOtherNameTaken · 07/02/2025 21:57

Alba is a TV brand.

Moreteaandchocolate · 07/02/2025 21:48

Lorena - sounds strong and elegant but not overused or dated. Lori is a cool nn if wanted, too.
Alba is quite nice too.

SirChenjins · 07/02/2025 21:43

Lorena. Alba is the Gaelic word for Scotland and up here every second taxi firm or skip hire company begins with Alba.

weegiemum · 07/02/2025 21:41

Alba

OlympicOwl · 07/02/2025 21:39

Lorena. I taught a lovely little girl with that name.

ladygindiva · 07/02/2025 21:39

Lorena. I think Alba will date.

Comedycook · 07/02/2025 21:38

Both are lovely but I like Lorena best

Misfiteverywhere · 07/02/2025 21:37

Lorena

DurhamDurham · 07/02/2025 21:29

Alba, such a strong female name. It sounds lovely too.