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Have we chosen the safest baby names imaginable… and is that a problem?

156 replies

MumOnTheRun87 · 24/01/2026 09:14

Hi everyone,
Our little girl was born on Thursday and we still don’t have a name!! We have a shortlist but I don’t know if they are just overdone and boring or if they are just classic, timeless options. Please can we have your opinions on our list and any others you think might suit!

Charlotte
Emma
Beatrix
Naomi

Thank you x

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Usernamenotav · 28/01/2026 10:00

I like Charlotte or Beatrix. I also think Adeline is beautiful and similar style

SnowFrogJelly · 27/01/2026 00:58

Emma Naomi 🩷

manticlimactic0 · 27/01/2026 00:35

My daughter chose Eliza although she is Elizabeth on her birth certificate.
My daughter's name is small with not many options for nicknames or pet names so she chose one with plenty 😀

Emanwenym · 26/01/2026 16:50

OK but but you also don't know many Olivias and it's been in the top 10 most popular names for girls for the past 25 years.

Whatthefork1 · 26/01/2026 16:43

Emanwenym · 26/01/2026 14:07

@Whatthefork1 , Charlotte is still popular.

I’m just going off my own opinions, I don’t know many charlottes who are children.

teaandtoastwouldbenice · 26/01/2026 14:20

Charlotte is my preference from your list. Congrats.

Emanwenym · 26/01/2026 14:07

@Whatthefork1 , Charlotte is still popular.

Whatthefork1 · 26/01/2026 14:02

Personally I don’t like Emma, but I do like Charlotte, which is a firm classic but not that popular anymore.

Not a fan of Beatrix, but that’s just my opinion, again it is a classic / old name. Naomi is nice and again I don’t hear of many!

But what do I know, we called our daughter Olivia and then found out it was the number one name for that year in the UK, however She is 4 and I haven’t met any other Olivia’s her age at all yet. I only know two and they are both my age.

AuraBora · 26/01/2026 13:49

Oh just seen your update!

AuraBora · 26/01/2026 13:48

I like the name Charlotte (and Lottie as a nickname is lovely) however I do know loads of little ones called Charlotte (my kids are 8 and 4 and there are lots in both those age groups.
I think Beatrix is lovely - don't kno1 any round here. Bee/Bea as short versions also sweet.
Not so keen on Naomi or Emma but of course it's up to you. Don't know any little ones round here- think of them as names of ny generation (early 40s)
Congratulations on your baby girl!

PorridgeAndSyrup · 26/01/2026 13:43

“Safe” also equals classic, timeless, respectable and with a history behind them. Any one of those is lovely.

Moreteaandchocolate · 26/01/2026 07:26

MumOnTheRun87 · 25/01/2026 08:12

Hi everyone,
Thank you so much for all the opinions and insights.
We have settled on Naomi Charlotte for our little girl x

Beautiful name, congratulations 💕

LivingTheDreamish · 26/01/2026 01:48

Naomi Charlotte is gorgeous! Love it.

FringeTime · 25/01/2026 22:06

Love Charlotte 💛

Ireallywantadoughnut36 · 25/01/2026 21:27

Think how they'll be shortened, you'd need to be happy with Lottie and Charlie for Charlotte. Our child is a Beatrix and normally just Bea or Beabee (which I love and really suits her) but if you go with Beatrix then she'll probably end up a Bea too. Emma and Naomi get shortened less, I can imagine Nomi or Mimi for Naomi maybe, Em is quite dull... (I love a cute nickname so went with names that come with options for all my children so they can personalise them a bit)

Farr85 · 25/01/2026 20:23

All beautiful names. If I had to pick one it would be Naomi

SP2024 · 25/01/2026 20:16

Beatrix is great (and on my mythical girls name list). I like Charlotte too especially shortened to Lottie. Emma is a bit boring. Much prefer Anna. Naomi is a name I’ve never warmed to, but is perfectly fine and not that common.

LassitersLegend · 25/01/2026 19:53

I vote for Emma.
Charlotte is also a lovely name. Why not try a name out a day and see which suits or sticks with you.
I've just seen you've chosen the name, lovely

LonelyMom123 · 25/01/2026 19:22

Beautiful name x

Silverbirchleaf · 25/01/2026 18:47

You’ve chosen a lovely name.

Komododragonchocolatecoin · 25/01/2026 18:46

Naomi for sure x

Angelil · 25/01/2026 17:54

edited as I should have RTFT and now see you have chosen a name! Congratulations 🥳

Swissmeringue · 25/01/2026 17:38

Lovely, classic names that won't hold them back in later life. Congratulations on your arrival op!

My DD is Rosalind (nn Rosie)

OliviaBonas · 25/01/2026 17:25

MumOnTheRun87 · 25/01/2026 08:12

Hi everyone,
Thank you so much for all the opinions and insights.
We have settled on Naomi Charlotte for our little girl x

Beautiful! Congratulations!

mumnosbest · 25/01/2026 17:10

I think they're all beautiful so choose the one you think suits her best. My personal favourite is Emma. As a teacher I have taught a few Charlottes, 1 Emma, 1 Naomi and no Beatrix since 2000 so none are 'over done'.

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