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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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champagnetrial · 09/04/2026 17:02

Ohhhwell · 09/04/2026 17:00

Caroline a nice simple old ish name thats lovely.

This is deffo due a revivial. And Caro for when she wants to be a posho.

themidnightmoon76 · 09/04/2026 17:01

Love Harmony, Saffron, Wren, Melody, Juniper,

Dislike- Olive, Cleo, Ember, Tawny, Stevie, Ramona, Hazel, Violet, Billie, Nell, Willow

Classic- Elizabeth, doenst match the rest of your names

champagnetrial · 09/04/2026 17:01

'earthy, a bit creative, maybe slightly whimsical but not too out-there.'?

You want:
Astrid
Stella

Maybe:
Daphne
Audrey

Possibly:
Iris
Heather

Deffo not Tawny, Ember or Harmony. Unless you are naming Brownie packs. Or hairspray.

Ohhhwell · 09/04/2026 17:00

Caroline a nice simple old ish name thats lovely.

Xmasallergies · 09/04/2026 16:58

Juno? Similar to juniper but nicer?

Thewalrusandthecarpenter · 09/04/2026 16:54

Olive and Juniper

momtoboys · 09/04/2026 16:52

Hazel, Nell and Wren.

Catlover1705 · 09/04/2026 16:50

Hazel & Violet

LassiKopiano24 · 09/04/2026 16:48

Really like Cleo, Melody and Fern!