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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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Madthings · 09/04/2026 19:04

Oh and Astrid and Eden.

Madthings · 09/04/2026 19:03

Juniper, Wren, Hazel, Robin, Billie were names I loved. My youngest would have been Juniper if he had been a girl.

My daughter is called Merryn. Unusual but not out there.

Also liked Meredith, Margot, Bonnie.

Princessfluffy · 09/04/2026 19:00

Opal
Peridot
Carnelia
Garnet
Onyx

Mosaic80 · 09/04/2026 18:58

Cleo is my favourite from your lists. I so want to like hazel but just don’t for some reason!

Merryn and Zoe also spring to mind, randomly.

Bunnyofhope · 09/04/2026 18:51

I like Fern Juniper, Saffron, Hazel.

hattie43 · 09/04/2026 18:49

Summer

itsmeits · 09/04/2026 18:47

ZiggyStardew · 09/04/2026 17:04

Oh, we like Autumn as well… although she’ll be a summer baby

I went to school with an Autumn born in February, and a Tuesday, born on a Saturday. No one said she has to be an Autumn baby.

A baby named Forest or River doesn't mean they were born in one, or next to one.
Would you consider Summer?

Out of your names, Nell, Violet and Melody.

Not on your list Gail, Astrid

Just so you know, no one owns a name, just because a friend has a child named that doesn't mean you can't use it.
DP is 9 years older than his cousin, who has the same name as him! MIL and the cousin mum, loved the name and they held family values on there individual sides.

easterholsfinally · 09/04/2026 18:45

Why don’t you want to see what hair / eye colour your child has? I think hazel is beautiful but if the child is blonde hair blue eyes not sure it suits.

Only one I dislike is wren - due to Wren kitchens.

but you have to decide what suits at the time.

Im sure you will pick the most perfect name for your baby - enjoy :-)

floralandfresh · 09/04/2026 18:35

Olive, Cleo or Wren are all lovely choices.

rockinrobins · 09/04/2026 18:29

You've got a list of 4 names you both like which is great!

Honestly, just scratch the rest and choose from that list of 4 when she is born.

Cyclingforcake · 09/04/2026 18:26

I like Fern and Hazel. Olive, Willow and Wren are currently quite popular in our corner of Yorkshire. Nell is cute but would normally be short for Eleanor/Helena.

ThatWhiteElephant · 09/04/2026 18:25

From your lists, I love Stevie, Nell and then Wren.

ChaosPanicDisorder · 09/04/2026 18:11

I love Hazel.

Aurelia
Noa
Beatrix
Carys
Tess
Joni

TheRozzers · 09/04/2026 18:10

Joni
Maia

mumofoneAloneandwell · 09/04/2026 18:09

Ohhhwell · 09/04/2026 17:00

Caroline a nice simple old ish name thats lovely.

Yeah i quite lile Carrie for a little girl

Elthammummy · 09/04/2026 18:08

Marnie?

NamingNoNames · 09/04/2026 18:04

How about Heather?

darkrainysunshine · 09/04/2026 18:02

Hazel is nice but becoming very popular and I think will date. It also sounds absolutely awful in some accents.

I don’t like Ramona at all: just sounds like moan.

NamingNoNames · 09/04/2026 17:59

MyBunnyLullaby · 09/04/2026 17:56

Oh, didn't know that. The Viola I know is polish

Same here. She's Wiola. The shakespearean character is in Twelfth Night, as are Sebastian and Olivia (and Toby, Andrew and Maria)

BewareoftheLambs · 09/04/2026 17:58

Violet, Hazel and Fern are pretty from your lists. You could also consider Sylvie, Edith, Lyra or Artemis. I wouldn't personally use Tawny or Ember.

MyBunnyLullaby · 09/04/2026 17:56

NamingNoNames · 09/04/2026 17:55

Shakespearean name. Wiola is 'vee-O-la'. Think it might get said as Viler, as might Violet.

Oh, didn't know that. The Viola I know is polish

NamingNoNames · 09/04/2026 17:55

MyBunnyLullaby · 09/04/2026 17:51

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

Shakespearean name. Wiola is 'vee-O-la'. Think it might get said as Viler, as might Violet.

NamingNoNames · 09/04/2026 17:53

Keep:
Cleo - ok. It's a bit like a cat's name.
Fern - ok but Ferne and Fearne spellings not ok.
Nell - great. Don't like Nelly/Nellie
Elizabeth - love but don't like Eliza, Libby or Beth. Lizzie is great, Lisa ok, Bet/Betty/Betsy ok.
Willow - not my taste but I can see the appeal
Hazel - not my taste but I can see the appeal
Ramona - Outnumbered
Billie - like but a bit 'we wanted a boy'. Billie Eilish/Piper.
Stevie - like, Stevie Nicks

Ditch:
Olive - love the fruit, don't like the name. Olivia overused
Juniper - love gin, don't like the name
Violet - worked with one so not keen
Saffron - no, too spicy and Ab Fab
Ember - dreadful
Tawny - dreadful
Wren - dreadful
Harmony - Captain Scarlet
Melody- Captain Scarlet

MyBunnyLullaby · 09/04/2026 17:51

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

JustGiveMeReason · 09/04/2026 17:47

I don't like any from your list.

I like Elizabeth from his. I like it a lot, but it seems very different from all the other choices in your OP.

From the joint list, I only like Hazel.
Seems to fit the 'vibe' you both like - the whole 'nature word' thing, but is a recognised name and easy to spell / pronounce (as indeed most of your lists are). So I guess it is just personal taste.

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