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Honest opinions and fresh baby girl name suggestions

109 replies

ZiggyStardew · 09/04/2026 16:46

Hi all,

I’m hoping for some fresh eyes as I think I’ve stared at names too long and lost all objectivity 😅

We’re expecting a baby girl and are trying to find something that feels right for us. We’re both a bit non-traditional, into indie music and nature, so we’re drawn to names that feel earthy, a bit creative, maybe slightly whimsical but not too out-there.

Names I like (he’s not as keen):

  • Olive
  • Cleo
  • Fern
  • Nell
  • Ember
  • Tawny
  • Stevie
  • Wren

Names he likes (I’m not convinced):

  • Willow (I do like but seems way too popular?)
  • Juniper
  • Melody
  • Elizabeth
  • Ramona
  • Saffron

Names we both like:

  • Hazel
  • Violet
  • Billie (but worried about Eilish)
  • Harmony

Names we love but can’t use because ex partners / close friends:

  • Rowan
  • Frankie
  • Charlie
  • Robyn

I just don’t want anything too frilly, overly traditional, or super common. Equally, he doesn’t want something that feels try-hard or like a “stage name”.

Would really appreciate honest opinions on the above (what works / what doesn’t), and suggestions with a similar vibe that we might have missed

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Giraffehaver · 09/04/2026 22:37

My favourite flower name is Zinnia. From your lists I like Hazel and Fern best

HollyGolightly4 · 09/04/2026 21:16

ZookeeperSE · 09/04/2026 17:12

Nancy
Pamela
Diana
Unity
Jessica
Deborah

What made you think of the Mitford sisters? 🤣

Silverbirchleaf · 09/04/2026 21:12

Jodie
Tegan
Darcy
Norah
Tilly
Dakota
Blythe
Hallie

Gemstonebeach · 09/04/2026 21:06

I thought Cleo and Fern as soon as I saw your title!

I love Juniper too, Junie and Junebug are such cute nicknames.

Have you considered -
Eva
Francesca then you can nn Frankie
India
Sylvie
Morag
Nina

Crikeyalmighty · 09/04/2026 21:00

Dora, Jasmine, Joni ( like Mitchell) Skye, Sasha, Scarlett, Elodie, Eloise, Cora, Holly,

Pineapples123 · 09/04/2026 20:54

Your list is almost identical to mine OP! I also love Sloane, Sage, Marlowe, Fenna and Holland

Starbri8 · 09/04/2026 20:44

how about Lark .. ❤️

NamingNoNames · 09/04/2026 20:43

Harmony - nn Harm?

TheDonsDingleberries · 09/04/2026 20:28

Looking just at the names you both like, I'm going to go against the grain here and put a vote in for Harmony. I might be biased because it reminds me of one of my favourite books as a kid, The Queen's Nose, but I think it's quite pretty.

Hazel and Violet are both top 100 names if that bothers you.

Some other suggestions:
Lorna
Alba
Willa as an alternative to Willow?
Seren
Anya
Coral
Sunny
Veronica
Ione
Carmen
Josie
Fleur
Skye
Meris
Helena
Ffion
Aubrey
Maxine
Lacey
Marley
Sydney

Peanutlicious · 09/04/2026 20:18

I like Melody, Fern and Violet best.

RealMember · 09/04/2026 20:18

Doris

NamingNoNames · 09/04/2026 20:00

Tawny Owl or Tawny Port. Too close to Toni.

Calliopespa · 09/04/2026 19:57

Briar?

Calliopespa · 09/04/2026 19:56

MyBunnyLullaby · 09/04/2026 17:51

How about Viola. I think its an eastern european name and cuter than Violet..

I like Viola as Violet is getting very popular.

Similarly, Olive is very modish atm OP, so not sure it has the "freshness" you want.

I like Hazel best.

Tawny really doesn't work I don't think. Tawny has often been used as a skin colour descriptor and I just don't think it sits well as a name.

citreous · 09/04/2026 19:45

Sorrel?

I love Cleo.

mixingplaydoh · 09/04/2026 19:44

I love Laurel, as suggested by another poster.

NamingNoNames · 09/04/2026 19:38

Erica/Erika - is a name for heather so fits your plant/nature theme and has a boyish vibe like Billie and Stevie.

I prefer Erika too - seems more scandi.

Hohofortherobbers · 09/04/2026 19:37

Hazel or Summer

fyooshia · 09/04/2026 19:32

Eric(k)a- is a name for Heather so fits your plant/nature theme but is also a little more out there/indie.
I personally prefer it spelled Erika, but the plant would be Erica.

Also like Hazel, Ramona, Vida, Summer, Indi, from upthread

Whatnameisif · 09/04/2026 19:29

I love Fern, Ramona and Hazel.
I wouldn't use Olive if you're worried about popularity, I know loads of them, it's a top 50 name.

Names on my list which might meet your remit -
Sylvie
Fay
Daphne
Delphine
Aida (Eye-ee-dah)
Amaryllis
Calypso
Bunty
Delia
Estella
Elektra
Goldie
Nadine
Heather
Julissa
Winter
Zelda
Morwenna
Demelza

mummysmagicmedicine · 09/04/2026 19:21

Marnie came to mind!

Elowen
Indie
Indigo
Harley
Harlow
Marley
Blake
Olympia
Lydia
Iris
Penelope
Lyra
Ottilie
Verity

AgathaHoccleve · 09/04/2026 19:16

Nell is the best from your list. He has awful taste, sorry.

Amiacoolorwarmcolour · 09/04/2026 19:13

I really dislike Billie. Billy is bad enough for a boy, awful for a girl.

Amiacoolorwarmcolour · 09/04/2026 19:12

The first name that came to mind was Willow.
From the names you both like I would go with Hazel. I don’t know any young Hazels at all.

permanently · 09/04/2026 19:09

Dulce?