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Which name would you choose?

93 replies

TiddlyToucan · 20/11/2025 20:24

Hiya everyone,
I’m due a baby girl in the next 2 weeks so time is running out! We have a shortlist but I’m just not massively convinced by any or can find a negative to each one! Middle name will be Elizabeth as it’s a family tradition on my side.
Which of the following would you choose? Any other suggestions? Any names you love but didn’t get to use?
Jemima
Georgina
Beatrice
Charlotte
Rebecca
Naomi
Thanks guys! x

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BoleynMemories13 · 21/11/2025 06:26

Charlotte is by far my favourite.

Rebecca and Georgina are ok, but a bit dated now.

The other three really aren't my style. I find Jemima and Beatrice in particular quite frumpy.

Names of a similar style to those on your list:-

Helena, Alice, Harriet, Louisa, Catherine, Emily, Olivia, Penelope, Francesca, Lydia, Verity, Alexandra, Samantha

bingewatchingnetflix · 21/11/2025 02:46

The abbreviations would put me off some of the names.
Becky..?
Charlie?
Beatrice is a lovely name I think but could it be potentially associated with Princess Beatrice? She knowingly visited a convicted peadophile as an adult and celebrated his release from prison..

We live in SW London and Jemima is a popular dog’s name.

MsSmartShoes · 21/11/2025 02:46

Jemima or Naomi

LivingTheDreamish · 21/11/2025 02:06

I like Jemima and Naomi from your list - they sound fresh and different and both are nice with Elizabeth. Jemima could be "Jem" surely? Beatrice in third spot.

Rebecca still feels dated to me, Charlotte is a bit overdone. Also prefer Georgia over Georgina.

Other suggestions:
Juliet
Cordelia
Josephine
Cassandra
Imogen

user1492757084 · 21/11/2025 00:46

My faves are ..
Rebecca Elizabeth
Jamima Elizabeth
Charlotte Elizabeth

Others ..
Scarlett Elizabeth
Bridget Eizabeth
Claudia Elizabeth

LancashireButterPie · 21/11/2025 00:11

Love Naomi and Jemima
Like the others.

Calliopespa · 20/11/2025 23:58

TiddlyToucan · 20/11/2025 20:34

Thanks for the replies.
I think my favourite is Rebecca and my Husbands is Beatrice.
Our surname is one syllable so luckily a longer first and middle name works.
Not heard of Jemima being a dogs name before, but might just be my area.
Unfortunately my husband doesn’t like Eleanor or it would be on the list!

I'm with DH: Beatrice is my favourite.

Crumpets12 · 20/11/2025 23:45

i feel like Georgia, josephine, Helena, Eleanora or Elsie fit the vibe

Theextraordinaryisintheordinary · 20/11/2025 23:28

Agree, a longer first name rolls off the tongue better.

Theextraordinaryisintheordinary · 20/11/2025 23:26

Beatrice

ExperiencedContractor · 20/11/2025 23:25

I would choose Charlotte from your list.

Alternative suggestions:
Lucy Elizabeth
Sophie Elizabeth
Alice Elizabeth
Susannah Elizabeth
Victoria Elizabeth
Florence Elizabeth
Hannah Elizabeth
Claudia Elizabeth
Isobel Elizabeth

Peternell · 20/11/2025 23:16

I love them all except Naomi. And Naomi gets strange pronunciations eg Nigh-omi.
My favourites are Jemima and Georgina. All fine with Elizabeth.

OldBeyondMyYears · 20/11/2025 23:15

netflixfan · 20/11/2025 23:06

You need a short first name if you’re having Elizabeth sa middle name I think.

Why though? I think more syllables is ok, and actually rolls off the tongue easier than a one syllable/four syllable name 🤷‍♀️

Charlotte Elizabeth/Beatrice Elizabeth sounds much better than (eg) Faye Elizabeth/Rose Elizabeth. I think the other way round works better with a shorter sound though…Elizabeth Rose.

It’s just personal preference really 🤷‍♀️

OldBeyondMyYears · 20/11/2025 23:09

Just as an aside…my sister is Naomi and has always been called Nomi…because apparently I was unable to say Nay/o/mi when she was born (I was 3 🤷‍♀️). I said ‘Nomi’ and it stuck 😬🤣

Jollyjoy · 20/11/2025 23:06

lolly427 · 20/11/2025 20:37

I have an irrational hatred of the name Jemima, it's so limp to me. I wouldn't choose Georgina and Naomi doesn't go with Elizabeth IMO.
The other 3 I really like, Bea is a particularly nice NN too.

I have to say ‘limp’ is a good word to describe your list overall imho. Naomi less so and would definitely be what I’d choose from your list.

netflixfan · 20/11/2025 23:06

You need a short first name if you’re having Elizabeth sa middle name I think.

ForFunGoose · 20/11/2025 23:05

Would you consider Georgia instead of Georgina?

Georgia Elizabeth is lovely

OldBeyondMyYears · 20/11/2025 23:03

Beatrice is my favourite, followed by Rebecca. But honestly…they are all lovely 💖

Miniatureschnauzers · 20/11/2025 23:03

@TiddlyToucan ooh also Polly Elizabeth and Ottilie Elizabeth are cute I think. Exciting!

Miniatureschnauzers · 20/11/2025 23:01

@TiddlyToucan love your names! I think Jem is a really cute shortening for Jemima.

i also love gender neutral names, like George for Georgina.

I was thinking recently I wish I’d called my daughter Gabriella! Gabriella Elizabeth is quite nice and could be Ella or Gaby for short. Though there might be a few more babies called this cos of Gaby’s dolls house!

Maybeitllneverhappen · 20/11/2025 23:00

How about
Rachael Elizabeth
Sarah Elizabeth
Zoë Elizabeth?

Waitingfordoggo · 20/11/2025 22:59

A great list and obviously all well-liked as you have such a range of positive responses.

Georgina and Beatrice are my favourites from the list and I like the nicknames for both too.

I’d add Harriet for a similar vibe, but might not be your taste.

BaileyHorse · 20/11/2025 22:41

I say wait until you see her and then decide. I was convinced of my second daughters name until I saw her then went to another on my list that I felt suited her better. You’ve got a decent list there so am sure it’ll be an easy decision once you’ve had her.

SeaDragon17 · 20/11/2025 22:32

Just to throw in Beatrix in place of Beatrice as it removes the slight hissiness of Beatriss Elissabeth and is a much stronger but still undoubtedly feminine name.

Clingfilm · 20/11/2025 22:27

Ooh Jemima is due a revival, do it !