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Stuck between two names

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squishousdelicious · 29/07/2025 13:53

Expecting a little girl in the autumn and we're stuck between two names! We go for more unusual names, so I know they won't be to everyone's taste and I don't particularly care if people don't like them or wouldn't choose them for their own children.

I'm interested to hear thoughts on the names, potential for nicknames etc. Surname begins with M. Middle names are chosen based on family names, beginning with E and J, but not sure on the order yet.

So: Persephone or Octavia?

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FrogFrogFrog · 29/07/2025 13:57

Persephone could have the nickname Seph or Sephie, which is nice. Octavia could have Tavy.

They're both beautiful names, but I prefer Octavia. The 'Queen of the Underworld' association would probably put me off Persephone!

Melsy88 · 29/07/2025 13:56

Persephone

Daisy12Maisie · 29/07/2025 13:54

Octavia.

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