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Iris, Daphne, Daisy or Hazel

156 replies

Thefinalcountup · 05/05/2026 22:15

Me again.

I am very nearly due with my first girl. I would really like a nature name and was leaning towards Daisy but DH finds it too twee and simple. He doesn't think it's interesting enough but he would go with it if I really want it.
Iris and Hazel are new contenders. Iris makes me think of rainbows and beautiful flowers whereas Hazel gives me autumny brown vibes. So I'm perhaps leaning more towards Iris as it's spring. I quite like Rissy as an affectionate name.
I like that Hazel has links to Irish mythology, as my son's have Irish names, so it's also a strong contender (someone mentioned this on another thread).
Daphne is a long term favourite but it's not sticking somehow.

Help me decide please!

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GladHazelPoster · 14/06/2026 11:41

Try Aoife or Maeve

BatsInHibernation · 06/06/2026 20:29

Daphne is beautiful congratulations

AndCallMeNancy · 06/06/2026 08:48

I’ve been away and it just dawned on me to check this thread as I was a tad invested! Welcome to the world Daphne Saoirse Mary with your totally beautiful name! It’s lovely. Congratulations OP ❤️

Tooearlyjigsaw · 21/05/2026 16:00

Congratulations OP, a beautiful name for your beautiful daughter.

Thefinalcountup · 21/05/2026 15:42

moonshinepoursthroughmywindow · 21/05/2026 09:49

Congratulations, lovely news and a nice name! I was going to say that I love Iris, but I liked all the options and Iris might possibly make a nice name for a sister for Daphne one day - they both have a similar vintage vibe.

Thanks 😊 Iris was a really top contender but for some reason it just felt a bit too serious somehow. She is definitely a Daphne. She has three older brothers and we are definitely done! Maybe if we get a cat she can be an Iris 😄 I still think it's beautiful.

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moonshinepoursthroughmywindow · 21/05/2026 09:49

Congratulations, lovely news and a nice name! I was going to say that I love Iris, but I liked all the options and Iris might possibly make a nice name for a sister for Daphne one day - they both have a similar vintage vibe.

user1492757084 · 17/05/2026 07:40

Daphne Saoirse Mary is beautiful.

MaryBeardsShoes · 17/05/2026 07:37

Thefinalcountup · 06/05/2026 17:18

Does Iris sound quite serious for a baby? I know she won't be a baby forever but it's hard to make it feel cute. Daisy feels so warm and cute for a baby.

That will teach me not to read the thread properly!

Congratulations!

HoraceCope · 17/05/2026 07:33

congratulations on the safe arrival of Daphne

DefiantRabbit9 · 16/05/2026 21:31

Iris and Hazel are my top picks. Especially Iris.

ArtemisNutella · 16/05/2026 21:20

Congratulations! That’s a beautiful combination of names, and I loved Daphne from your first post. Enjoy your wonderful baby girl 💗

Thefinalcountup · 16/05/2026 18:12

Newsenmum · 16/05/2026 17:49

Oh that’s gorgeous! Is she more brunette looking? She sounds perfect regardless.

She is a brunette at the moment yep 😊

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PumpkinsAndCoconuts · 16/05/2026 18:10

PumpkinsAndCoconuts · 16/05/2026 17:02

Congratulations! 💐💐

Daphne Saoirse May is a lovely name. Wishing you a speedy recovery and lovely time with your DD.

I meant to write Mary, not May. Uups!

but again: lovely name. Congratulations 💐

Newsenmum · 16/05/2026 17:49

Thefinalcountup · 16/05/2026 14:28

Daphne Saoirse Mary was born on Wednesday.
She's perfect. Mary is a family name, and we decided to include our favourite Irish name to give her that link to her heritage.
Thanks for all the advice. We knew after about 24 hours that she was a Daphne 😊

Oh that’s gorgeous! Is she more brunette looking? She sounds perfect regardless.

PumpkinsAndCoconuts · 16/05/2026 17:02

Thefinalcountup · 16/05/2026 14:28

Daphne Saoirse Mary was born on Wednesday.
She's perfect. Mary is a family name, and we decided to include our favourite Irish name to give her that link to her heritage.
Thanks for all the advice. We knew after about 24 hours that she was a Daphne 😊

Congratulations! 💐💐

Daphne Saoirse May is a lovely name. Wishing you a speedy recovery and lovely time with your DD.

LilyLemonade · 16/05/2026 14:52

Congratulations and glad she has arrived safely! Daphne is a beautiful choice.

Lins77 · 16/05/2026 14:47

Congratulations! Welcome to the world, Daphne. Lovely names ❤️

Theextraordinaryisintheordinary · 16/05/2026 14:45

Hazel feels outdated but not outdated enough. Iris & Daphne. Rissy is a cute nn. Ask yourself which name you would like to have for yourself.

Rosetyler1 · 16/05/2026 14:42

Thefinalcountup · 16/05/2026 14:28

Daphne Saoirse Mary was born on Wednesday.
She's perfect. Mary is a family name, and we decided to include our favourite Irish name to give her that link to her heritage.
Thanks for all the advice. We knew after about 24 hours that she was a Daphne 😊

Congratulations!!! 😊

followtheswallow · 16/05/2026 14:28

Congratulations! Hope you’re recovering well and enjoying newborn cuddles.

Thefinalcountup · 16/05/2026 14:28

Daphne Saoirse Mary was born on Wednesday.
She's perfect. Mary is a family name, and we decided to include our favourite Irish name to give her that link to her heritage.
Thanks for all the advice. We knew after about 24 hours that she was a Daphne 😊

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Lins77 · 13/05/2026 09:10

Rowan, Clover, Willow.

Lins77 · 13/05/2026 09:08

WildGeece · 13/05/2026 04:53

No one has mentioned Hesther yet. It has slight 80s vibes to me but I love it, seriously considering for our baby (nature based names are high on our list, including Hazel).

Do you mean Heather?

Hester/Esther/Hesther (rarely) are all names, but not obviously nature related.

WildGeece · 13/05/2026 04:53

No one has mentioned Hesther yet. It has slight 80s vibes to me but I love it, seriously considering for our baby (nature based names are high on our list, including Hazel).

HoraceCope · 12/05/2026 14:21

how about Lily?
or even Lilian