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Astrid

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mamakim · 16/09/2008 13:29

what do you think? and does it go ok with riley?

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FairLadyRantALot · 17/09/2008 21:07

name that I think sound nice with the surname Riley (originally thought you had a son called Riley, lol)

Alice
Alicia
Anoushka
Beatrice
Christina
Cassandra
Daria
Eleanor
Elissa
Eliza
Elis abeth
Francesca
Georgina
Gabriella
Hannah
Imogen
Isabella
Jennifer
Lydia
Magdalena
Natasha
Odette
Selina
Saskia
Thalia

Swedes · 17/09/2008 21:00

Astrid is a terrible idea.

FairLadyRantALot · 17/09/2008 20:58

Hm, not that keen on Astrid...however, tehre was a recent thread and someone with inside danish knowledge said it would , in danish, be prononced Astree ( I am sure it was...well, somewhat softer anyway)....and that made it sound a nicer name....

however, definitely preer it over Agatha, which I really don't like!

EachPeachPearMum · 17/09/2008 20:05

frazzled thank you! I think she's gorgeous, but of course all mums think their children are beautiful.

seeker - Stella means 'Star' but Astrid means divine beauty. Astra would be the equivalent, though I think that's quite nice .

Mamakim I asked DH about the name going with your surname, and he actually thinks it has a real ring about it, though of course he could just be biased

LuLuBai · 17/09/2008 12:39

I beg to differ - I keep meeting little Stellas. 3 newborn in the last year. Think it is the MaCartney effect. Or their parents drink a lot of beer....

seeker · 17/09/2008 11:09

What about Stella? Means about the same as Astrid and you don't hear it much these days.

PuppyMonkey · 17/09/2008 10:58

Sorry - especially to those who've already used this name - but Astrid sounds so cold to me. Agnes much nicer.

frazzledoldbag34 · 17/09/2008 10:55

EachPeach - I too have just had a look at the pic of your Astrid. She is soooo gorgeous she might just convert me into being a fan of the name!! She's beautiful.

EachPeachPearMum · 16/09/2008 21:10

Is Geraldine completely a no-no these days?
Geraldine Riley sounds really distinguished!

Thanks janeite - she definitely gets her looks from DH!

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janeite · 16/09/2008 20:59

Eachpeach - your Astrid is utterly beautiful.

Mamakim - mmm I agree that it's not quite "right" with Riley. Agatha sounds better, although I'm less fond of it.

Amanda?
Abigail?
Annabelle?
Annie?
Estelle?
Eva?

MaryMungo · 16/09/2008 20:50

Good time to point out that centuries ago Agnes was pronounced, and often spelled, "Annis", a name I like very much

EachPeachPearMum · 16/09/2008 20:15

Thanks mamakim!

What about Margot?
Eleanor, but might be a little too much like Eleanor Rigby.
Felicity
Elizabeth

Am struggling for names this time round myself...

pointydog · 16/09/2008 19:52

A harsh name

beforesunrise · 16/09/2008 19:37

i really really like it. very aristocratic!

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PeppermintPatty · 16/09/2008 18:25

I like Astrid. I don't think it matters too much if it 'goes' with your surname as long as it doesn't sound really silly.

Not sure about Agatha or Agnes, not sure why as I usually love old names.

nooka · 16/09/2008 18:19

I now a girl called Agnes (grown up now), and I'm afraid I think it is a very ugly name, and Aggie an even uglier one. It sounds quite more like a grunt/babble than a name to me. Much prefer Laura - and why couldn't she spell Agnes right anyway (grumble grumble).

I am sure there are some lovely Agnes/Aggies out there though.

Pegdoll · 16/09/2008 18:08

Yes, I agree about Agnes possibly becoming more popular due to Agynes (real name Laura!!!) although it would quickly get shortened to Aggie - which is cute but a little lacking in the feminine/sexy/powerful departments (IMHO)... it is also very very ageing. A teen queen called Aggie? They would only start growing into it in their 40's. Same with Agatha.

Whereas Athena is gorgeous on little girls, teenagers and beyond.

LuLuBai · 16/09/2008 17:53

Ooh Agnes Riley works very well. I do like Astrid, but there is something awkward about Astrid Riley (it's OK, but doesn't trip off the tongue).

I knew an Abigail Riley when I was a child so that sounds right to me, but think Pegdoll is right about Agnes.

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mamakim · 16/09/2008 17:52

I like Athena actually, hadn't thought of that one. Will ask dh this eve. We both like Agnes but think that will become v popular because of Agynes Deyn.

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Pegdoll · 16/09/2008 17:46

Also, if you like Agatha, how about Tabitha?

Pegdoll · 16/09/2008 17:45

I love the name Astrid, it is fresh, pretty and unusual.

How about Athena, if you were to consider similar alternatives? It's similar in class and tone IYKWIM. Is pretty and unusual, like Astrid. It also has the three syllables which leads nicely into Riley, like Agatha (please not Agatha!! Its just too "little old lady" and doesn't even have the country freshness of similar Martha.

Agnes is also (tres chic!)

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mamakim · 16/09/2008 17:30

eppm she is beautiful!

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EachPeachPearMum · 16/09/2008 15:52

I would suggest Samantha, but that is just because I knew a Samantha Riley when I was young! She was v funny

There is an Astrid on my profile

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