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Jessica or Phoebe?

30 replies

Lora69 · 30/04/2010 11:06

Think I am down to two names-

Jessica Shailes or Phoebe Shailes?

Jessica Belle Shailes
Phoebe Willow Shailes

Jessica is my long standing fave name from childhood tho I like others equally now. she would get nn Jess/Jesse/Jesse Belle and when she is older maybe Jezebel from me (plz dont slate me too much for that, I just like the sounds!)

Phoebe i really Love the nn Bea! And probably Pheebs too. Have liked Willow for ages. Phoebe was inspired by Friends as me and OH are both very happy/light hearted people.

So which do you like?

Jessica Belle or Phoebe Willow?

(her future brother will probs be Henry)
thanks xxx

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Sophie78 · 30/04/2010 11:38

Not much help to you but I love both names! Why don;t you wait till she arrives to see what one suits her best

Magaly · 30/04/2010 11:13

Phoebe definitely

Jessica is a perfectly good name but it's a bit harsh sounding, jmo. SSssss followed by Kuh.

But it's a strong name, and that is good imo. It's just a strong name i don't like iyswim.

OrmRenewed · 30/04/2010 11:11

Phoebe. Lovely name.

nikkisbump · 30/04/2010 11:11

Ps - I do like Jessica, but Phoebe is one of my faves!

nikkisbump · 30/04/2010 11:10

Phoebe Willow