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Jasmine - is this too boring/dated?

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Fruityxx99 · 31/12/2025 10:55

Hi, my daughter is 3 weeks old. Do you think Jasmine is too safe/boring or too dated?

Me and my husband have uncommon names.
my sons name is heard of but definitely not popular.
My eldest daughter’s names is uncommon, 3 syllable name which is often a bit of a marmite name but is a conversation starter and still my favourite name of all time!

I wanted a similar style name for my baby daughter but couldn’t commit to one. (I love 3 syllables ending in a sound).

I absolutely love the name Eliza and this was the top contender throughout the pregnancy. But I’m worried it’s having a bit of a popularity rise at the moment (I seem to be hearing it everywhere). And as previously mentioned the rest of the family have uncommon names. Plus my hubby struggled to remember this name!

Baby was also called Yasmin for about 10hours but then I changed my mind to Jasmine.

I’m also concerned about what suits our ethnicity, she’s mixed (mostly black British) and was worried Eliza and Yasmin didn’t suit her.

So my question is, do I stick with Jasmine or do you prefer Yasmin or Eliza?

Thanks

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Emmz1510 · 01/01/2026 23:06

No I think it’s lovely and definitely not boring, or dated. I much prefer it to Yasmin and I don’t much like Eliza.

Jinkslinger · 01/01/2026 22:49

How about Jessamy which is an old name for Jasmine ?

Jugendstiel · 01/01/2026 22:27

I think Jasmine is a beautiful name. As is Yasmin.

Eliza was in my top three names if either DC had been a girl but I went right off it and prefer Elizabth with all its lovely nicknames.
What about Elvira if you like unusual names? Seraphine?

RiverFalls · 01/01/2026 22:23

I have a 21 year old Jasmine Ivy. I still love her name. I work in education and there are no Jasmine's in our 300 child school, although there are a few Ivy's. Flower names are not as popular anymore.
Edited to say there are several Eliza's.

wonreasleyy · 01/01/2026 22:13

kenadams5 · 01/01/2026 11:24

I mean I have a Jasmine so feel like I’m bias. I think Eliza is quite harsh sounding.

I do call DD JazzyFizzle though, and Jasminaaa Grin

We also have a Jasminaaa 🤣 also Jasbin!

wonreasleyy · 01/01/2026 22:12

Love Jasmine but I may be biased !

PInkyStarfish · 01/01/2026 21:55

I like the name Jasmine but I hate it shortened to Jazz which it may well be.

Do you like Juliet or Juliette?

EzWin2 · 01/01/2026 21:34

Personally not keen on Jasmine, it’s a bit 2000’s.

RedRobyn24 · 01/01/2026 21:19

I think it’s really lovely

HeartyStork · 01/01/2026 21:11

1fluffydoodle · 31/12/2025 11:18

Jasmina is another option if you want something less common

Came here to say this and has the options of two nicknames Jazz or Mina, I like both. Not a fan of Eliza, don't dislike Yasmin, but don't feel the vibe for it as much as Jasmine

Jade247 · 01/01/2026 21:08

I prefer Eliza

user1492757084 · 01/01/2026 11:44

Jasmine is a gorgeous name.

I also like ..
Eliza
Jamima
Rosalind
Miranda

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 01/01/2026 11:29

Twoshoesnewshoes · 31/12/2025 11:05

It’s lovely OP
can have mina as a nn too

Minnie would be really cute on a little girl, as well.

kenadams5 · 01/01/2026 11:24

I mean I have a Jasmine so feel like I’m bias. I think Eliza is quite harsh sounding.

I do call DD JazzyFizzle though, and Jasminaaa Grin

Pettenell · 01/01/2026 11:18

Jasmine is okay, but Eliza is beautiful, and more timeless and elegant I think.

Giddykiddy · 01/01/2026 11:16

very pretty - i know 2 Jasmines - both stunning and incredibly intelligent

Norastroud · 31/12/2025 23:03

Jasmine is a beautiful name!

WholeHog · 31/12/2025 19:46

I like Jasmine. Tamsin is another option with a similar sound but without the flowery vibe.

Gowlett · 31/12/2025 19:29

I think Jasmine is a great name.

Playingvideogames · 31/12/2025 19:29

Jasmine is beautiful. Yasmin reminds me of the contraceptive pill.

JillyGiraffe · 31/12/2025 19:28

Jasmine is a beautiful name!

Calliopespa · 31/12/2025 19:15

BoleynMemories13 · 31/12/2025 11:05

I much prefer Eliza. It's actually on a downward trend now in the 2020s, after peeking in the 2010s.

Jasmine is ok, but a bit dull compared to Eliza. I don't see why Eliza or Yasmin wouldn't suit a mixed race child? I know of mixed race children with both names, if that helps? (teenagers now)

I really like Eliza very much, and, apart from exceedingly over-used names like Olivia, (or Sarah when I was growing up), I don't really get too upset about popularity, as meeting others comes down to the groups you are moving in. You could go for something 50 names less popular and still end up with 4 in her class!

Jasmine isn't awful but I'm really not a fan of Jas or Jazz. I think Eliza is more elegant.

Oh and Yasmin is a contraceptive pill isn't it? Much prefer Jasmine.

RuthW · 31/12/2025 17:53

Eliza is lovely. Haven’t come across one for a long time. Yasmin and Jasmine are ok but sound like a 35 year old.

Jammin8 · 31/12/2025 17:02

tarheelbaby · 31/12/2025 11:16

Jasmine is known but not frequent so a good option. It's easy to spell and pronounce too and internationally would be pronounced Yasmin(a). Jazz is a fun short form. The only one I knew was called Min-min in the family - very much a private, baby name.

What about Jocelyn? That's 3 syllables and not very often heard.

Eliza is nice too; I considered this for my DDs as a short form for Elizabeth (both MILs are named this!).

Agree with all of this, including Jocelyn as an option - good idea.

boy2026 · 31/12/2025 17:02

How about Kezia(h) or Yasmina?

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