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Exotic/ unusual name for a baby girl

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summermumtobe · 27/03/2009 20:20

We are looking for an 'exotic' sounding/ unusual name (although not made up!) for our baby girl, expected in a few months. Baby is mixed race and likely to be dark skinned with dark eyes, etc.
Names that we are considering are:

Ariadne/ Arianna
Ianthe/ Xanthe
Dahlia
Paloma
Isadora
Elena
Dulcie
Maya/ Maia

Would appreciate your feedback on these or any other suggestions too!

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carolinecordery · 30/03/2009 10:48

Paloma means dove in spanish so makes me think of white and fair colouration, not dark.

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summermumtobe · 29/03/2009 11:48

As far as I know, Paloma means 'dove' the symbol of peace- nice meaning.

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mamas12 · 28/03/2009 22:32

Did you know Paloma means Peace.
I also love Maya.

SheSellsSeashellsByTheSeashore · 28/03/2009 21:57

I like Arianna. I have loved the name Thalia for years though. I had a spanish friend called Thalia.

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summermumtobe · 28/03/2009 21:52

Had a look at your thread Little MissB- v similar and some good suggestions on there. Thx for the link!

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bigfatbump2009 · 28/03/2009 20:19

Oh, I love Ariadne!! Xanthe and Ianthe also gorgeous.
Good luck choosing.

sleepyhead3 · 28/03/2009 14:51

From your list, I like Ariadne/ Arianna and Maia best. Also like Elodie and Thalia from other suggestions.

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summermumtobe · 28/03/2009 08:08

Fortunately, I've never heard of that song ATO!!

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AitchTwoOh · 27/03/2009 22:13

i like dulcie. i do like paloma, so long as you could be sure that everyone you know isn't of an age to sing una paloma blanca.

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summermumtobe · 27/03/2009 22:12

Thx a lot for all your super fast replies!

Little MissB- I will have a look at your thread tomorrow!
Umlellala- Aphra is really pretty!

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Horton · 27/03/2009 21:53

Paloma and Isadora are my faves from your list. Both lovely classic names and very pretty too.

suwoo · 27/03/2009 21:33

I love Paloma the most from your list.

Umlellala · 27/03/2009 21:32

Isadora, lovely too

Umlellala · 27/03/2009 21:31

Oh, Xanthe and Ariadne both lovely. Our dd is Aphra - after Aphra Behn, see here. Famous for her anti-slavery novel 'Oroonoko'.

Shoshe · 27/03/2009 21:24

I know a orchid., and a Keva, both pretty names.

beanieb · 27/03/2009 21:13

I love Dahlia

Leannabanana · 27/03/2009 21:12

my baby will also be mixed race and we are considering Pia.....i love paloma from your list.....valentina? Georgiana? Emiliana?

LaDiDaDi · 27/03/2009 21:12

Ooh, have you had a thread before about this?
I think I suggested Paloma on it and I still like it best.
Ianthe is lovely too but I've heard of a few recently if that bothers you.

Jajas · 27/03/2009 21:12

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LetThemEatCake · 27/03/2009 21:10

Xanthe is a gorgeous name - was to be my name when I was born (am also mixed race) but it means blonde or golden or something along those lines, which put my parents off.

Maya is beautiful

Isadora reminds me too much of Isadora Duncan and her tragic and grisly death

PestoBloomingColdMonster · 27/03/2009 21:08

Iolanthe

misschatterbox · 27/03/2009 21:07

My eldest's name is Ariadne. I love the name Maya/Maia. We also thought of Carmella, Kallie, Elodie and Cassia.

tiggerlovestobounce · 27/03/2009 20:53

Your names are lovely.
I particularly like:
Ariadne/ Arianna
Ianthe/ Xanthe
Isadora
Elena
Maya/ Maia

Thunderduck · 27/03/2009 20:51

Perhaps a little too common but I love Ayesha.

Sidge · 27/03/2009 20:47

Sidonie
Yasmin
Carmen
Jessamy

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