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Girl -which of these two?

44 replies

OneDeftPeer · 12/10/2025 23:13

Do you like Emily or Naomi better? Opinions welcome!

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ThroughTheRedDoor · 13/10/2025 06:57

Naomi is I moan backwards. I wouldn't have known that but for one of the Naomis I know telling me it was her nickname at school.

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APatternGrammar · 13/10/2025 06:53

Naomi. Emily is overused and a bit dated now.

Moreteaandchocolate · 13/10/2025 06:31

Both are good names. I’d pick Emily as it’s a simple classic with nice nn options Emmy or Milly. The downside is that it’s been popular for decades so there are lots of Emily’s around!

Naomi is nice but I’d get fed up with the different pronunciations and it also feels a little dated to me as the only ones I know are in their 40’s.

Sparklechoppy · 13/10/2025 01:24

Naomi

Also like
Leoni
Eleni

wandawaves · 13/10/2025 01:19

Emily.

Naomi is not a nice sounding name IMO.

AdaColeman · 13/10/2025 01:16

Emily

JillyGiraffe · 13/10/2025 01:06

Emily, but I prefer Millie!

Notmymarmosets · 12/10/2025 23:47

Nay owe me
Nigh owe me
I couldn't stand correcting people all the time, so Emily for me.

LivingTheDreamish · 12/10/2025 23:29

Nothing wrong with lovely Emily, but Naomi is a bit more unusual and a very good name so that would be my pick.

Viviennemary · 12/10/2025 23:24

Emily. Don't like Naomi much. Are there no other names you like.

Christmaspresentsareinthewardrobe · 12/10/2025 23:16

Emily.

FlamingoBiscuits · 12/10/2025 23:16

The Naomis I know pronounce their names differently which is a bit tricky - depends how you feel about mispronunciation. It is a lovely name.

Emily is classic, easily spelled and pronounced

TomatoSandwiches · 12/10/2025 23:16

Naomi! Emily is lovely but a bit meh.

Arlanymor · 12/10/2025 23:16

Naomi - I know one Naomi and four Emilys.

NotSoFlatStanley · 12/10/2025 23:15

Naomi

LovingYouIsEasy · 12/10/2025 23:15

Emily

idri · 12/10/2025 23:15

Emily

Copperoliverbear · 12/10/2025 23:14

Emily

ninjahamster · 12/10/2025 23:14

Emily