Ivy?

[specialsmasher]

I have a feeling I know how this will go down, but just to check!

If it's not Ivy, it's going to be Kate, but I just can't help feeling that although Kate is liked, it's just a bit dull..

Thanks all

Ivy is very sweet, but I do prefer Kate. It is classic and feminine.

I KNOW my mum will hate it! She has been lukewarm about every choice - I've given up running them by her...

Maybe your Mum is just being non-committal as she doesn't want to influence you?

Maybe, but she does warm to her theme with some enthusiasm when she particularly dislikes a name - starts off diplomatically, then develops her points with examples of people who had said name & always disliked it / nicknames which are undesirable, etc...

Ivy is a harsh old lady's name. It's not in the least bit pretty. Kate is much better.

She would be a Katherine - but basically a Kate from the off. I think it's a safer choice (obv a safe choice!) in terms of the likelihood of dd liking her name.

Do you like being a Kate, growing3rdbump? I'm always having sleepless nights about this (plus I'm 39 weeks so sleeplessness a hazard anyway!)

I love Ivy, think it has a nice ring to it, not too common but not too wacky either. I suggested it for dd but unfortunately dp wasn't sold. How about Ivy Kate?

Ivy was our name choice for dd 3wks old.When she was born she didnt look like an Ivy so she is Delilah which is very different.

Ivy is stunning.

Kate is a bit dull in comparison.

Really like ivy and it's unusual which I think is even better. Although kate is nice too.

It's lovely, but I think it's going to become very popular very quickly. I've known three born since January.
Kate is probably more classic-popular, whereas Ivy is trendy-popular. It depends which style you'd rather go for.

Happy to see this thread, we found out last Thurs we're expecting a girl and have decided she'll be called Ivy, absolutely love the name and finally DP agrees with me on a name

Guess what - both are fab names

Specialsmasher - I do like being Kate and also having Katherine as my 'real name'. I totally understand about the sleepless nights - my DH just doesn't understand why I feel so stressed about the name, but it's on my mind constantly. I think Ivy Kate would be a lovely choice btw!

Thanks, growing3rdbump! Nice to know I'm not alone in stressing!

No need to apologise, everlong! That's why I asked - it does seem to be divisive.

Leaning towards Kate - I know it would make dh very happy.

My dd is 2 and called ivy. I still love it. I have been given lots of compliments and "why didn't I think of that" comments. It suits her as she likes to climb. We were convinced of it after watching the film 'the village' the main character is called ivy and she's brilliant. I hope this helps. X

Also I love late but feel that a royal wedding could cheapen it this year.

Kate

That's good to know CountryMama - Ivy is the only name DH and I can agree on, so it's likely our baby will be an Ivy too!
I also fear the Royal wedding may increase popularity of Katherine/Kate...

Kate without a doubt.

Weren't you considering Juliet when I was as well, growing3rdbump? We're travelling the same rocky road if I'm right about that...