Opinions on this name please

Iamsaved1995 · 2025-12-29T20:40:34+00:00

Due a baby next month, sex unknown What do you think of Heidi for a girl? Still need a boys name! My other boys have uncommon names, definitely the only ones in their class / school so want something along these lines. Suggestions most welcome 😊

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BarMonaco · 03/01/2026 10:55

I like Heidi but not Adelheid. Heidi has been used as a stand alone name for many years.

Calliopespa · 03/01/2026 01:27

HelenaWilson · 03/01/2026 00:36

The literary Heidi was actually called Adelheid.

What I was going to say.

The Anglicised version is Adelaide, which I like. (The Australian city was named after Queen Adelaide, 1792-1849, wife of William IV, aunt by marriage to Queen Victoria.)

And the French version is quite pretty too - sounds roughly like Add-eh-lay-eed

HelenaWilson · 03/01/2026 00:36

The literary Heidi was actually called Adelheid.

What I was going to say.

The Anglicised version is Adelaide, which I like. (The Australian city was named after Queen Adelaide, 1792-1849, wife of William IV, aunt by marriage to Queen Victoria.)

DizziLizzy · 03/01/2026 00:30

It's lovely don't second doubt yourself if you really like it!

Calliopespa · 03/01/2026 00:29

user1492757084 · 30/12/2025 02:39

Heidi is sweet.

Hansel
Hugh
Omeo
Neil
Dougal
David
Marmaduke
Walter
Fergus
Stewart

I like the suggestion of Hansel!

BarMonaco · 03/01/2026 00:27

I love it

Calliopespa · 03/01/2026 00:25

I really quite like it.

It's classic but has a certain freshness and simplicity.

The Peter reference is to her goatherd friend in the Spyri novel.

HerVagestyTheQueef · 02/01/2026 23:48

I don’t really like it to be honest. Reminds me of cows.
It’s not a proper name though, is it? Just a diminutive.
The literary Heidi was actually called Adelheid.

amy480 · 30/12/2025 16:39

It’s a sweet name. I know 2 little Heidi’s so don’t consider it unusual but currently not super common either. The other Heidi I know is in her 60s but I must say it seems a bit odd to me on an older lady for some reason!

Purplecatshopaholic · 30/12/2025 13:38

Pretty name. Lovely.

Gretathegrinch · 30/12/2025 13:37

user1492757084 · 30/12/2025 02:39

Heidi is sweet.

Hansel
Hugh
Omeo
Neil
Dougal
David
Marmaduke
Walter
Fergus
Stewart

Marmaduke 🤣 seriously?

Sosigrole · 30/12/2025 13:33

I’ve got a 15 year old Heidi, still love the name now and she is the only Heidi in her high school.

Pranksters · 30/12/2025 13:32

Heidi is quite popular at the moment. I know two Heidis.

MartinCrieffsHat · 30/12/2025 13:23

I like it. Be prepared for Heids and Hidey.

Mumofgirls2017 · 30/12/2025 08:44

Like Heidi. Not really sure of your taste, how about

Edie
Helena
Clara
Nancy
Freda
Sadie
Melody
Polly

Rudy
Sidney
Vincent
Magnus
Bodhi
Remy
Eric
Austin

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Iamsaved1995 · 30/12/2025 07:50

Moreteaandchocolate · 30/12/2025 07:31

Love Heidi! One of my favourite names at the moment and you don’t hear it often.

What are your boys names to give us an idea of your style?

These are some ideas from outside the top 100 uk boys names -

Moses
Calvin
Samson
Silas
Jonas
Cyrus
Alistair
Fabian
Ray
Jago
Montgomery
Reid
Jay
Solomon
August
Lucian
Cian
Lachlan
Rufus
Ashton
Magnus
Walter
Sullivan
Franklin
Harris
Fraser
Julian
Ivan
Rhys
Angus
Hector
Douglas
Victor
Jonathan
Kobe
Hayden
Lennon
Damien
Lincoln
Aidan
Josiah
Barnaby
Ronan
Leonard
Marcus
Ezekiel
Callum
Tristan
Francis
Seth
Xavier
Flynn
Nicholas
Spencer
Rex
Rafael
Casper
Cameron
Frank
Rudy
Lewis
Xander
Nathaniel
Dexter
Archer
Rafferty
Joel
Evan
Isaiah
Rio
Asher
Abel
Robert
Aaron
Eric
Owen
Lenny
Dominic
Matthew
Jonah
River
Patrick
Vincent
Robin
Elliott
Otto
Luke
Wilfred
Ryan
Harvey
Miles
Tobias
Austin

These are great, One of my boys names is on this list 😊

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PurpleFlower1983 · 30/12/2025 07:48

Lovely! I’m a teacher and I have never taught Heidi until the last year when I have taught two. It’s pretty.

Swampthing55 · 30/12/2025 07:47

Y sil, almost 60 is Heidi it's a lovely name

Zippidydoodah · 30/12/2025 07:33

Heidi is lovely. I know two young Heidis, aged 14 and 5.

Moreteaandchocolate · 30/12/2025 07:31

Love Heidi! One of my favourite names at the moment and you don’t hear it often.

What are your boys names to give us an idea of your style?

These are some ideas from outside the top 100 uk boys names -

Moses
Calvin
Samson
Silas
Jonas
Cyrus
Alistair
Fabian
Ray
Jago
Montgomery
Reid
Jay
Solomon
August
Lucian
Cian
Lachlan
Rufus
Ashton
Magnus
Walter
Sullivan
Franklin
Harris
Fraser
Julian
Ivan
Rhys
Angus
Hector
Douglas
Victor
Jonathan
Kobe
Hayden
Lennon
Damien
Lincoln
Aidan
Josiah
Barnaby
Ronan
Leonard
Marcus
Ezekiel
Callum
Tristan
Francis
Seth
Xavier
Flynn
Nicholas
Spencer
Rex
Rafael
Casper
Cameron
Frank
Rudy
Lewis
Xander
Nathaniel
Dexter
Archer
Rafferty
Joel
Evan
Isaiah
Rio
Asher
Abel
Robert
Aaron
Eric
Owen
Lenny
Dominic
Matthew
Jonah
River
Patrick
Vincent
Robin
Elliott
Otto
Luke
Wilfred
Ryan
Harvey
Miles
Tobias
Austin

dailyconniptions · 30/12/2025 07:06

I really like it.

Elopeme · 30/12/2025 04:33

mdinbc · 29/12/2025 21:06

It's lovely. I associate it with blond hair, so bonus if your little girl is fair.

Same! Blond curls. Lovely name, I think it is great at all ages.

LivingTheDreamish · 30/12/2025 03:08

Heidi is rather nice.

Naomi
Greta

Silverbirchleaf · 30/12/2025 03:02

Iamsaved1995 · 29/12/2025 21:30

Sorry I don't get the connection 🤣

I do love Peter though, it was my grandads name!

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Back in 70s, there was a popular tv series, ‘Heidi’ based on a book. Peter was the name of one the main male characters. People may assume you chose the name because of the book or tv series.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidi

user1492757084 · 30/12/2025 02:39

Heidi is sweet.

Hansel
Hugh
Omeo
Neil
Dougal
David
Marmaduke
Walter
Fergus
Stewart