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4sophia's baby name shortlist

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4sophia · 17/02/2010 17:11

OK ladies, would be grateful for some feedback on the following names. If you could put them in order of preference and add any comments.

Maia (My-uh)
Lydia
Eva
Mila (Me-la)
Anya
Freya
Phoebe
Lauren (DP's choice, I'm not so keen)

PHEW! Oh and if you have any other suggestions, that'd be fab! Btw, I don't like 'poncey' names or 'chavvy' names so if we could stay away from them please. Thanks!

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4sophia · 17/02/2010 17:56

Thanks girls for the quick responses. I was leaning more towards Lydia and Anya and DP liked Maia and Lauren! To me, Lauren sounds quite harsh?! I don't know what it is with it. Might just be me. I tend to prefer more feminine, pretty sounding names.

I was a bit worried about Eva, as I know that there's so many variations ie. Eve, Evie, Eva, Evelyn etc. and so could get quite confusing in a classroom. However, I love the name.

Pixieonaleaf, I have quite an unusual name and have had to correct people frequently. It does get quite frustrating. I know Maia can be spelt Maya as well, however I don't think it looks as pretty and could still be read MAY-UH.

Jamieandhismagictorch, I'm liking Claudia, I'll put that to the DP.

If anybody has anymore ideas/opinions please add to list.

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TiggieWiggle · 17/02/2010 17:52

DDs best friend is a Lydia (love it)and love Eva. Also like Freya and Phoebe.

I agree - go for something straightforward to pronounce and spell as it will get very annoying otherwise!

mrsvwoolf · 17/02/2010 17:44

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Jamieandhismagictorch · 17/02/2010 17:18

Nice names !

In order:

Lydia
Anya
Maia
Eva (though I think it's fairly common)
Freya (not as pretty as the names above)
Phoebe (bit "posh" for my taste)
Lauren (I used to love it, but Little Britain saw to that ..... - not as classy as the others)

suggestions (though I really like the first three of yours):

Claudia
Serena
Pearl

PixieOnaLeaf · 17/02/2010 17:14

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