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Thefinalcountup · 2026-05-05T21:15:40+00:00

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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emeraldrainbow · 07/05/2026 18:01

Iris all the way!

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Thefinalcountup · 07/05/2026 14:43

Rissy really hasn't gone down well 😂

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muggart · 07/05/2026 14:35

They are all nice names (except Rissy… sorry) so just choose whichever you like best! My favourite is probably Hazel but it seems half of us think of nature and the other half think it’s dowdy!

For nicknames for Iris i wouldn’t worry too much. You can always call her pumpkin or squidge when she’s a baby.

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Thefinalcountup · 07/05/2026 14:27

RegalDiamondMonster · 07/05/2026 14:07

Daisy is pretty enough but there are a few similar names - Maisie, Darcy, Dulcie.

I really like Flora, I know a very cute baby Flora.

Other nature ideas:
Summer
Meadow
Linden
Seren
Maple
Eira
Linnet
Pearl
Sage
Fleur
Ember
Wren
Primrose

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Some of these have been vetoed by DH (Pearl and Primrose), others are friends or families children - Summer, Wren and
Meadow (we both particularly loved Meadow, but it's a cousins daughter) or just not quite our taste. Thank you though.

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Thefinalcountup · 07/05/2026 14:25

Emerald? Nickname Emmie? Too much?
Her birthstone will be Emerald 🤔

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RegalDiamondMonster · 07/05/2026 14:07

Thefinalcountup · 07/05/2026 09:58

I think with Daisy, even though it's been popular for years, it sounds quite different to other popular names. Like Ella, Ellie, Lyra, Isla, Layla, Maya, Mia, Maia etc all sound similar whereas at least with Daisy it has it's own strong sound to me.

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Daisy is pretty enough but there are a few similar names - Maisie, Darcy, Dulcie.

I really like Flora, I know a very cute baby Flora.

Other nature ideas:
Summer
Meadow
Linden
Seren
Maple
Eira
Linnet
Pearl
Sage
Fleur
Ember
Wren
Primrose

Goldengirl123 · 07/05/2026 13:32

Iris

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Thefinalcountup · 07/05/2026 13:30

Calliopespa · 07/05/2026 13:22

I like Hazel the best, followed by Iris.

Daisy is sweet but just a bit wet to me: I was surprised you said you feel it has a strong sound.

Daphne I just do not understand. I think people are thinking it is an old name to haul out with the other "oldies but goodies" but it is just a really ugly sound. I always feel sorry for the shrub, let alone a child.

Daphne seems to really polarise people! I loved it as soon as I read Mallory Towers. I think it's the soft f sound and the look of the ph in the middle.
I also love Sophie which feels similar (can't use as 2 friends have used it).
But I'm not overly keen on Daph as a potential nickname that others might use. It feels harsh.

When I say Daisy has a strong sound, I think I mean that it isn't similar to any other name, it feels quite distinctive.

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Charlotte120221 · 07/05/2026 13:25

Have associations that rule Daphne (elderly aunt) and Hazel (v dull girl from school) out for a new baby.

Daisy - it's just too popular for me.

Iris I love. I like the fact there are n easy nicknames. It's elegant and timeless.

How about.... Lila, Stella, Cora, Nina?

Calliopespa · 07/05/2026 13:22

I like Hazel the best, followed by Iris.

Daisy is sweet but just a bit wet to me: I was surprised you said you feel it has a strong sound.

Daphne I just do not understand. I think people are thinking it is an old name to haul out with the other "oldies but goodies" but it is just a really ugly sound. I always feel sorry for the shrub, let alone a child.

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Thefinalcountup · 07/05/2026 13:21

Dazedandconfus · 07/05/2026 12:55

sorry to comment so much but I love talking about baby names and yours are so lovely!

just a thought but if you really love the name Daisy, the maybe the popularity doesn’t matter?

my DD (adult now) has a name that was very popular at the time.

I wasn’t put off by popularity as it’s also a family name and I knew if I didn’t call her that name I’d hear it a lot and always wish I had!

Not at all! your comments have been really helpful thank you 🙂

I don't think Daisy being popular puts me off too much, which is actually a sign that I genuinely love it. The main issue with Daisy is it's my husband's least favourite so I'm trying to compromise a bit. He loves Iris or Hazel the most, then Daphne then Daisy.
But he will let me choose ultimately as he swayed me with one of my sons names and I really couldn't adjust to it and it caused a lot of upset until I very nearly changed it at a year old (I like it now he's older).
Thats why I really want to be sure this time. Hes Irish and some of the very girly English vintage names are quite jarring to him, whereas to me they are my childhood faves!

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dazzlingdeborahrose · 07/05/2026 13:15

Like Iris and Hazel. Hate rizzy (sorry). What about Marguerite with Daisy as a nickname? Daphne is lovely too. If you like irish Roisin (little rose). There’s also an irish verion of daphne. Mairead (some say it means daisy). Or Rowan?

Dazedandconfus · 07/05/2026 12:55

sorry to comment so much but I love talking about baby names and yours are so lovely!

just a thought but if you really love the name Daisy, the maybe the popularity doesn’t matter?

my DD (adult now) has a name that was very popular at the time.

I wasn’t put off by popularity as it’s also a family name and I knew if I didn’t call her that name I’d hear it a lot and always wish I had!

ChristmasRager · 07/05/2026 12:33

Love Daisy - love love love it

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Thefinalcountup · 07/05/2026 12:19

I think Rosa is out. Two with an R is jarring for me, and she will be Rosie, which I don't like as much as Daisy anyway and when you put Rose and Rosa and Rosie and Rosalie and Rosanna, there's so many of them, more than there are Daisys, so it doesn't solve the issue of popularity.
It's a pretty name though.

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sunflowerdaisies · 07/05/2026 12:11

I love Rosa!

AndCallMeNancy · 07/05/2026 11:58

Thefinalcountup · 07/05/2026 10:18

It's always handy to hear from someone who has used the name. Does your dd like her name?
It doesn't seem to be particularly marmite on here, it seems to be very well liked. Do you find it's more marmite in real life?

Edit: just realised you said she really likes her name, so that's good to hear!

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Yep, DD really likes her name, she likes that it’s not too popular and she loves the rainbow meaning. Also when we go places like Greece or Spain it’s known by locals, albeit with a different pronunciation.

She was always the only Iris at primary school and now she’s in secondary she’s definitely the only one in her year group. There may be one or two older ones further up the school tho.

I do get a sense that people either love it or hate it, people do comment that they think it’s gorgeous but I also feel that others think completely the opposite! Which is fine, each to their own. And I might be wrong. It’s been largely positive on this thread TBF.

I like Rosa a lot too, it’s beautiful especially when said in a Spanish accent!

BleedinglyObvious · 07/05/2026 11:44

Thefinalcountup · 07/05/2026 10:42

I think Lily is just a bit toooo popular for me. It is a pretty name though.
I like Violet, but the Vi and Vile and Violent issues put me off. I think that's why it's a bit marmite. But purple is my fave colour and we've got some gorgeous lilac hand knitted cardigans and hats in her wardrobe from friends and family so maybe I'll consider it a bit more. Thanks for your help.

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Not many people say Violet properly - they say Vilet. It sounds almost like Varler where I am.

Rosa is fine. Use it. Names don't need to match or not match siblings' names.

As long as they sound different enough when you use them.

PumpkinsAndCoconuts · 07/05/2026 10:52

BleedinglyObvious · 07/05/2026 10:43

Great. A lifetime of needing to correct people.
Why not go the whole hog and spell it Haighzl?

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Hazel with two LL made me think of Gazelle, tbh 😅

And I’d probably pronounce it like Gazelle (but with an H)…

Yolanda/Iolanthe and Viola would be two names that fit the flowery and purple theme.

BleedinglyObvious · 07/05/2026 10:43

Gettoachiro · 07/05/2026 10:21

I'd go for Hazel but with two L's, so Hazell.

Great. A lifetime of needing to correct people.
Why not go the whole hog and spell it Haighzl?

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Thefinalcountup · 07/05/2026 10:42

Dazedandconfus · 07/05/2026 10:09

I wonder if whereas Daisy seems nice for a younger child but perhaps a bit cutesy as an adult, Iris is the other way round and less cute but perhaps appreciated more growing up?

How about Lily? That’s a pretty name?

I still think Violet is nice but it’s probably quite a marmite choice!

Rosa is pretty.

How about Sylvia - Sylvie for short? Comes from the Latin for forest. Less noticeable as a nature name though.

I think Lily is just a bit toooo popular for me. It is a pretty name though.
I like Violet, but the Vi and Vile and Violent issues put me off. I think that's why it's a bit marmite. But purple is my fave colour and we've got some gorgeous lilac hand knitted cardigans and hats in her wardrobe from friends and family so maybe I'll consider it a bit more. Thanks for your help.

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DifficultBanana · 07/05/2026 10:40

Iris is beautiful, my favourite flower and I think it’s a name that suits all age groups.
I don’t like Hazel, but I think my judgment is coloured by the fact I don’t like brown or hazelnuts and I knew a Hazel who was very serious and worthy to the point of being annoying and boring.
Daisy is cut but I’m not sure I’d like to be Daisy as an adult.
Rosa is gorgeous.

Gettoachiro · 07/05/2026 10:21

I'd go for Hazel but with two L's, so Hazell.

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Thefinalcountup · 07/05/2026 10:18

AndCallMeNancy · 07/05/2026 00:32

I have an Iris. We get a lot of compliments on her name but I know it’s a bit marmite, makes some people think of eyeballs or old women etc…. I think that’s fine, it hopefully means it won’t get too popular! I had loved the name for years, it was my only consideration for a girl - absolutely no regrets 12 years on. She also really likes her name which is nice.

In terms of nicknames, we have some that bear no relation to her name, just daft pet names that stuck but we do also call her Izzle sometimes. When pregnant I had imagined maybe calling her Izzy ‘for short’ but honestly Iris is such a beautiful name it never took off.

For me Daisy is lovely but far too popular, I know quite a few. I want to like Hazel, it’s almost cute but somehow always tips into dowdy territory for me… and Daphne, actually sounds really sweet and floaty but I can’t get rid of the Neighbours/1980s connotations, sorry!

I think you might need to wait to see what feels right when she arrives. All the best!

It's always handy to hear from someone who has used the name. Does your dd like her name?
It doesn't seem to be particularly marmite on here, it seems to be very well liked. Do you find it's more marmite in real life?

Edit: just realised you said she really likes her name, so that's good to hear!

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Dazedandconfus · 07/05/2026 10:09

I wonder if whereas Daisy seems nice for a younger child but perhaps a bit cutesy as an adult, Iris is the other way round and less cute but perhaps appreciated more growing up?

How about Lily? That’s a pretty name?

I still think Violet is nice but it’s probably quite a marmite choice!

Rosa is pretty.

How about Sylvia - Sylvie for short? Comes from the Latin for forest. Less noticeable as a nature name though.