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Need help with a girl name!

29 replies

reid88 · 16/09/2026 23:01

Hi all,

My husband and I have been struggling with a name for our baby girl. We like classic names especially those that have a meaning behind them. We’ve shortlisted the folllowing - Emma, Grace, Charlotte, Esther and have likely decided to go with Esther. But we are concerned it may sound a little old!

What do you guys think of Esther! What comes to mind when you hear the name?

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Madam2Swords · 17/09/2026 00:00

It's far too modern. Have a look here for a name Girl's name.

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Madam2Swords · 17/09/2026 00:00

It's far too modern. Have a look here for a name Girl's name.

Needmorelego · 16/09/2026 23:04

I know an Esther.
She's 20 and very cool in her dress sense (think pink hair, band t-shirt etc) and has the excitement and energy of a puppy.
Definitely not "old".

pimhi · 16/09/2026 23:03

Esther is a pretty name and i don't think its too old but my immediate thought is the killer girl from Orphan