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Brodie for a girl?

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lola0109 · 16/11/2009 11:24

Hi all,

Just found out that DC2 is DD2 and struggling to think of names.

I was at a party at the weekend and met a girl called Brodie. I had originally thought this was a boys name but apparently it's unisex and this girl was really pretty (as i'm sure DD2 will be ) and really suited the name.

DP likes Carys but I think it's a bit harsh sounding.

DD1 is Ainslie so I have no probelms with unisex names.

Any thoughts or suggestions would be great.

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bytheMoonlight · 04/06/2010 20:10

Congrats Lola! I agree you chose a lovely name

dizzydixies · 02/06/2010 23:02

expat - read the last few posts

congrats lola, lovely name

expatinscotland · 02/06/2010 22:57

It's a surname.

Yuk.

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lola0109 · 02/06/2010 22:56

Hi all,

I had DD2 and didn't go with Brodie as it didn't really go with our surname. My dad made a comment and it stuck in my head.

In the end I had a pretty rough time in labour and decided to name DD after my grans so went with Elizabeth Ellen (Lizzie).

However, a good friend had her DD 6 weeks before me and was struggling for a name so I "gave" her Brodie! and she is a lovely wee Brodie!!

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pointydog · 29/05/2010 20:05

pah! SO it is

bytheMoonlight · 29/05/2010 20:03

This is an old thread!

Wonder if the op had her dd and what she chose?

pointydog · 29/05/2010 20:01

It's a surname.

Bridie's ok

weegiemum · 29/05/2010 19:51

I know loads of little Brodies - every single on e is a boy (in Scotland - don't know if that changes things).

Honestly, If I heard of siblings called Ailslie and Brodie I would assume both were boys. Maybe I'm just too parochial.

lstwo · 29/05/2010 19:47

Brodie is a beautiful name. My daughter who is 6 is called Brodie and it suits her very well. She couldn't be anything else!

birdofthenorth · 19/11/2009 15:57

LOVE Bronwen!

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lola0109 · 19/11/2009 12:45

DP likes Carys, he wouldn't even suggest anything else!!

He's just phoned me and said "what about Bronwen?" Argghhhhhh, i've only suggested it a million times!!

But at least its in the maybe list!

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Poohbearsmom · 18/11/2009 12:36

Thought of some more Codie/
Cody... Brona... Bettsy... What names does dh like??

sarahken · 17/11/2009 20:44

I was going to use as a middle name if my last child was a boy- however was a girl. My family (scottish side) use either Brodie or Campbell as middle names as a way of preserving surnames in our heritage. My son is Jack Campbell. Have no female equivalant and didnt realise Brodie could be used for either sex.

mathanxiety · 17/11/2009 19:42

Bridie is a nn for Brigid or Bridget in Ireland.

OrangeAnge · 17/11/2009 16:55

I like Brodie, it is a bit American sounding as well as being a bit old-fashioned. A name in a similar vein is Bridie.... means strong, exhalted or lofty depending on what you look at!

Kingsroadie · 17/11/2009 13:02

Iona?
Saoirse?(pronounced Ser-sha)

I like Brodie too btw

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lola0109 · 17/11/2009 12:33

Thanks all for you opinions, I've found out that Brodie means "ditch" or "muddy water" it has put me off slighlty.

I suggested Bronte to DP and he nearly choked so I think that's a no!

Not too keen on Delaney but I do like Morven and Mirren (with that spelling).

Thanks birdofthenorth we obviously love ainslie too but it was met with a few funny looks when we first announced it but it suits her and us perfectly IYKWIM.

More suggestions please, it's certainly giving us food for thought!

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CheerfulYank · 16/11/2009 15:53

I've never known a girl Brodie. I know about 5 little boys Brodie/Brody's and they're all hellions. I suppose it's cute for a girl, I've just never thought of it.

I've always liked Bria though, I've only known one and she was lovely. (She pronounced it Bree-uh but she was forever getting Bry-uh as well)

Poohbearsmom · 16/11/2009 15:42

I quite like Brodie there was a girl on home and away called it thats the only one iv ever 'known'. If you like irish names i know loads of lovely ones... One of my fav is Laoise (pronounced lee-sha)

BarackObamasTransitVan · 16/11/2009 15:31

Brodie is a lovely name and I like it muchly. I know a male one and a female one, both of whom are delightful.

MyMyKindofaGirl · 16/11/2009 15:22

I think Brodie and Ainslie go really well together - go for it!

dizzydixies · 16/11/2009 15:18

was coming on to suggest Bronte but mumslife beat me to it

what about Blyth?

mathanxiety · 16/11/2009 15:04

It's not great, imo. Too close to broody. What about Lindsey? Delaney is nice, even though a bit American can be shortened to Laney. How about Lacey? Or Lucy? Muireann might be hard for non-Irish speakers to pronounce. (Mwirrin) I actualy like your DH's suggestion I don't think Carys is harsh, and can be shortened to Carrie. What about Morgan?

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birdofthenorth · 16/11/2009 13:44

On the Scots theme I like Orla, Morven or Elspeth, but not so keen on Brodie for a girl I'm afraid.

Love Ainslie btw!

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