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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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boredwithfoodprob · 06/05/2026 22:24

I love Daisy. Weirdly I don’t find it popular at all where we live although my children are 11 and up so maybe it’s a generational thing. Anyway, it’s a gorgeous, cute, fresh and fun name that suits a child and adult alike. I know an adult one and that gets shortened to Daiz which I like too!

Notellinganyone · 06/05/2026 22:22

I love Iris ( not your shortened version though) and also like Daphne. Have you considered Sorrel if you like plant names? Daisy is dull but Marguerite is classic and you could have Daisy as a nickname.

KeeleyJ · 06/05/2026 22:21

Hazel is okay.

Don't like Iris - part of your eyeballs, don't like Daphne due to that awful laughing woman in Neighbours, Daisy is a dog's name a best.

What about Rowan/Rowena?

Giraffehaver · 06/05/2026 22:16

Hazel and Iris are beautiful

Pointynoseowner · 06/05/2026 20:14

Iris ,don't like the others.

CeciliaMars · 06/05/2026 19:48

Thefinalcountup · 06/05/2026 07:51

We considered this but somehow it feels a bit too 'out there'. I can imagine I introducing any of the others but not Marigold for some reason.
Daisy is beautiful. If it was just me I think I would have stuck at Daisy. Do you find it very popular?

Daisy is the only one at her school. We have one at the school I work at.

LilyLemonade · 06/05/2026 19:33

These are lovely names. I like Daphne best. I know what your husband means about Daisy being twee but I think it's become common enough not to have that connotation.

What about Laurel (same meaning as Daphne)?

Other nature-related names could be
Brooke
Calla
Sorrel
Linnet
Linden
Melissa

RegalDiamondMonster · 06/05/2026 19:26

I still like Marianne and Fiadh;)

I personally wouldn't choose Daisy if your husband really can't get on board. Hazel is quite pretty. I'm not a fan of the 'eye' sound but the vibe of Iris is nice. (Totally irrelevant, but I knew an Icelandic Iris who pronounced it Ear-ris which I liked.)

Maybe Hazel Mary?

SquigglePigs · 06/05/2026 19:21

Hazel is my favourite. I know a 3 yr old Hazel and it's perfect for her!

Daisy is lovely too.

Iris is ok but I really don't like Daphne (sorry).

Ivy is nice and seems in keeping with your tastes.

Random out there suggestion but it jumped to mind - Carys.

helpmelosemybigbelly · 06/05/2026 19:18

Daisy

followtheswallow · 06/05/2026 18:54

I like all of them actually. Hazel can sound awful in some accents. Iris is probably my favourite.

bootle96 · 06/05/2026 18:17

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.

They are all lovely names. My personal preference would be Daphne or Hazel.

You are naming a person though, not a baby, I don’t really get the need for a “cute” baby name. She will have this name forever. Any of your list would be a lovely name, pick the one you like best, don’t pick a name because it’s “cute for a baby!”

CBAwithallthethings · 06/05/2026 18:10

I’ve always liked the name Hazel

BleedinglyObvious · 06/05/2026 18:07

@Thefinalcountup , she'll only be a baby for a short time. She doesn't need a baby name.

ArtemisNutella · 06/05/2026 18:06

I love Iris and Daphne from your choices. Daisy and Hazel are nice enough but I love the first two.

What about Fiadh or Roisin?

MummySleepDeprived · 06/05/2026 17:53

Iris is a goddess who rides on rainbows

BoleynMemories13 · 06/05/2026 17:52

Iris is gorgeous and is my favourite on your list (although definitely not 'Rissy', that's really not a nice sound).

Hazel would be my next choice.

Daisy is ok, but has never been a favourite of mine (for humans, I think it's a great name for a dog). It's cute on a young child, but a bit infantile.

Daphne isn't for me at all.

Thefinalcountup · 06/05/2026 17:49

Nicolathecat · 06/05/2026 17:24

I think they're all really nice names! Which goes better with your surname/middle name?

We have a one syllable surname that goes well with all the names. There will be two middle names, one is undecided and one is Mary (family name).

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Nicolathecat · 06/05/2026 17:24

I think they're all really nice names! Which goes better with your surname/middle name?

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.

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Xmasallergies · 06/05/2026 16:51

I think Daisy is probably the prettiest, and Iris sounds quite cool. I don’t know why I don’t like Daphne but I know lots of people do! I think it’s the Daff sound.

LoudPlumDog · 06/05/2026 12:29

Hazel

ImImmortalNowBabyDoll · 06/05/2026 12:16

My daughter's best friend is called Hazel. She's a very gentle, nature loving girl and Hazel suits her perfectly. I like Daphne and Iris too, but I find Daisy a bit twee.

HopefulYankee · 06/05/2026 11:54

I love Iris, it’s a beautiful name! It’s really elegant.

AnnaQuayRules · 06/05/2026 11:54

I love the name Iris.

I agree that Daisy is quite twee and a bit overused.

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