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Help - Scottish girls' names - Jessie?

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1morecupofcoffee · 08/05/2011 22:05

DP and I have just about decided on Jessie as the name for our first baby, due in August. It's pretty much the only name we both like so far, and it's one of my favourites, I also have a lovely relative with the name. Not short for Jessica (which we don't really like), just on its own - as far as I know it is often used as a 'free-standing' name in Scotland, though it can also be short for Jean/Janet.

We are still having doubts though - does anyone know of any other good Scottish girls' names, or have any recommendations for books where we might find some? I am Scottish though we live down under now. Thoughts on Jessie also appreciated.
Thanks!

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NorkilyChallenged · 14/05/2011 10:25

I like Jessie as a name but agree that in a Scottish context it would definitely bring to mind "ya big jessie". Since you're not in Scotland it's probably fine though.

My favourite otherwise would be Elspeth, I love that name!

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