Name decisions.. feedback appreciated!

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pastahat · 25/05/2010 15:27

Hi, have 4 weeks to go before Dc2 and particularly finding girls names difficult (DD1 is Freya).. at the minute the front runners are Rosa or Helena. Elizabeth & Catherine also possibilities, though as we have 1 syllable surname (starting with K) Catherine in particular might sound odd & most 1 syllable first names are out!
Boy will prob be Daniel or Ewan (we think!)
Will probably see what suits the baby but would welcome your opinions.. thanks!

emmyloo2 · 25/05/2010 15:29

To be honest, I like all your girls names but I prefer Elizabeth and Catherine to Rosa or Helena. That said they all nice.

Love Daniel. Underused name which is lovely.

weegiemum · 25/05/2010 15:30

I like them all

Boys names are both lovely.
Girls names - marginally prefer Helena and Catherine (though I have one of them so am biased!)

Poohbearsmom · 25/05/2010 15:39

O your names and lovely Freya is georgous btw and i think if i had to pick id go with Helena but they are all such lovely names! I think Daniel would be my fav of the boys

sedgiebaby · 25/05/2010 15:48

I like Elizabeth and Helena, probably I would myself go for a slight variation, like Elena (I think that is how it is spelt say e-lay-nah)and something a little more cute for Elizabeth like Libby or Elspeth or at least for a nn, here is nameberry's comment on Elizabeth:
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ELIZABETH
Gender: F
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: "pledged to God"

Popularity in 2009: #11

While Elizabeth, one of the premiere classic girls' names, is just outside the Top 10, there are actually fewer babies getting the name these days. It has so much going for it rich history, broad appeal, and timeless style that no matter how many little Lizzies, Elizas, and Beths are out there, you can still make it your own.

Nicknames & Variations:
Ellyssa, Beth, Lisabeth, Bettey, Elisheba, Elisabeth, Bett, Lilabet, Lyzbette, Ellie, Bess, Lyzbeth, Elyssa, Leeza, Betsie, Elizabee, Elysabeth, Bette, Elyza, Libbi, Bet, Alizabeth, Elyzza, Lyzbet, Elyse, Bettie, Elsy, Betsi, Ellsi, Leesa, Elisheva, Lyzanne, Elisabith, Lisabet, Lyza, Lizabeth, Ellspet, Ellyza, Libby, Betsey, Lizbet, Bessy, Bessie, Lyzette, Lizanne, Betty, Liz, Betsy, Buffy, Lizzie, Lisbeth, Ellyse, Lysa, Bessi, Lyssie, Lisanne, Ellisa, Elsee, Lizzi, Lilibet, Lizzy, Lizbeth, Lilibeth

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pastahat · 25/05/2010 15:49

wow thanks for the quick responses.. was bracing myself for more dislikes (though plenty of time to come)! Was a bit worried Helena sounded bit pretentious but hopefully not.. thanks

mathanxiety · 25/05/2010 15:52

I love Helena and Daniel -- they're all nice, but these stand out, imo.

I think Freya and Helena is a lovely combination.

whatwasthatagain · 25/05/2010 15:54

Love Helena.

curlygurly · 25/05/2010 17:48

Like Helena if pronounched Hel-lane-a rather than Helen-a

Hedwig3 · 25/05/2010 20:18

Rosa gorgeous name.

janeite · 25/05/2010 20:21

Helena is lovely.

jellybeans · 25/05/2010 20:57

Rosa and Ewan are lovely names.

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pastahat · 26/05/2010 12:01

Hi thanks for all of above, food for thought! Would probably pronounce Helena Helen-a which would no doubt divide opinion.. thanks again

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