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Names similar to willow

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Millypip91 · 22/06/2025 20:34

Trying to think of baby names for second baby! We don't know the sex yet but already have a daughter called Summer. I absolutely love 'Willow' for a girl but just remembered that our family members dog is called willow and I'm gutted! Wondering if anyone can offer an alternative on the same vibe as Summer and Willow. I quite like Meadow but not sure if it's quite right. Also any boys names that would go with Summer as I can't think of one I like yet!
TIA xx

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mathanxiety · 02/07/2025 05:24

But I think Willow would be perfectly lovely.

mathanxiety · 02/07/2025 05:23

Laurel
Celeste
Eden
Iris
Vita
Bryony

Rowan
Corbin
Felix
Jonah
Asher

MyBusyTurtle · 02/07/2025 04:59

Summer and Ivy

Summer and Hazel

Summer and Freya

Summer and Isla

Summer and Aurora

Summer and Elise

Summer and Rowan

Summer and Eli

Summer and Bodhi

Summer and Flynn

Editting to say that my brother got named after the family dog and he turned out fine!

user1492757084 · 25/06/2025 08:34

Willow
Harlow
Blythe

SallySummerPop · 24/06/2025 23:15

Just call her Willow, the family member won't mind. It will be clear who is talking about who due to the context. In the beginning she'll be baby Willow so that people know lol

Dandylonglegs · 24/06/2025 22:35

Fern , ivy , Harlow , Eden

TiswasPhantomFlanFlinger · 24/06/2025 22:25

Bryony

muddyford · 24/06/2025 18:06

Hazel
Aspen
Autumn
Sunny
Rowan
Cherry

MagnoliaTreeBlossom · 22/06/2025 23:10

Linden.

I met a lady called Linden many years ago and thought it was a beautiful name.

staybyyou · 22/06/2025 22:14

Flora
Florence
Lilac
Rosie/Rose
Olive
Alana
Juniper (Juno)
Cora
Coral
Brooke
Estelle

Heath
River
Ash

dontcomeatme · 22/06/2025 22:13

Summer and Meadow is perfect. My friend has 2 little girls Willow and Harlow?
Boy Autumn or August?

RedBeech · 22/06/2025 22:09

I was going to suggest Summer!
Hazel
Fern
Meadow
Jasmine (I love this)
Aspen
Laurel
Holly
Heather
Robyn
Merle (means blackbird)
Rosemary
Tarragon
River
Stella (means star)
Storm
Raine
Amber
Sapphire

Ikeameatballs · 22/06/2025 22:08

I would just go with Willow but, if you feel you can’t?

Girl:
Ferne
Coral
Marnie
Pearl
Rosa
Violet
Freya
Luna

Boy:
Adam
Azriel
Beck
Cole
Rex
Linus
Chance
Conrad

Notupmyalley · 22/06/2025 22:08

Rowan and Fern spring to mind

Maythefuckinglordopen · 22/06/2025 22:07

Heather

Mumofgirls2017 · 22/06/2025 22:02

I love meadow. Other options. Summer and …

daisy
clover
hazel
poppy
wren
juniper
ruby
flora
melody
eden
rowan
coral
skye

Bournetilly · 22/06/2025 22:01

Willa
Winter

Philandbill · 22/06/2025 22:00

Sorrel

manicpixieschemegirl · 22/06/2025 21:58

Fawn
Meadow
Rowan
Elowen
Sage
Aspen
Jasmine
Robyn
Briar
Wren

AnneMarieW · 22/06/2025 21:53

Not sure it really matters that the dog is called Willow to be honest - a kid would probably quite like that she has the same name as the dog when young 🤣 and I hate to say it but dogs don’t live forever. I also think that once someone is named people just get on when it, you often get two people with the same name after all, even in families.

But if it’s really a no no, then for me Willow has soft graceful vibes- so imo popular Lily or a variant (Lilia?), Cassia or Sylvie come closest in style. Although I do think Meadow works fine too if it’s your 2nd fave.

ETA: For boys Rowan is the obvious one imo (I know it can be used for girls too but it’s far more popular for boys in most places). But I also like more unusual “natural vibe/meaning” ones like Ivo, Orin and Heath.

yestothat · 22/06/2025 21:47

Shesellsseashellsnotinmystreet · 22/06/2025 21:16

Pillow??
We liked Willow and Zara.....
Had a ds..
Rowan?

OP please don’t chose Pillow

Itallcomesdowntothis · 22/06/2025 21:43

Depends on your personality but how about

Autumn
April
May
June

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 22/06/2025 21:37

Similar vibe to Willow.
Elowen. Skye Violet. Pearl. Blossom. Olive. Margot. Imogen. Finley. Eden. Maple. Robin. Amber. Prairie Orchid. Aurora. Scarlett. Hunter. Melody. Alexia. Cedar. Oakley. River. Yardley. Garland. Nevaeh. Misty. Jasmine. Cherry. Aspen. Nova. Paige.

Boy names to match Summer.
Otis. Logan. Ashton. Dylan. Rowan. Niall. Dawson. Jensen. Chester. Ryder. Aiden. Deacon. Finley. Owen. Wyatt. Coleby. Lucas. Dexter.. Hunter. Theo. Oscar.

ImpunityJane · 22/06/2025 21:36

Willa is very nice and a different name, but obviously sounds similar

Pineapples123 · 22/06/2025 21:35

Fenna
Ember
Sloane