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Pretty, cool & unusual girls' names

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MalibuStacy · 30/01/2012 04:21

We have just found out that our third (and final) attempt at IVF was successful and that we are having a girl. Although I've had years to think of names, I am completely out of inspiration at the moment. Also, we live overseas so are not familiar with the trends in the UK.

I would really appreciate some suggestions. I am looking for a pretty name, but one that is also cool. And not in the Top 100.

Any ideas? Thanks!

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ClaudiaSchiffer · 30/01/2012 04:55

Elka

I think it rocks!

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MalibuStacy · 30/01/2012 05:00

Yeah, I like that. Where's it from?

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ClaudiaSchiffer · 30/01/2012 05:15

Dunno where it's from, my friend here (in Oz) has a daughter named Elka, and another one called Scarlett. Both groovy names IMO.

hf128219 · 30/01/2012 05:19

Hero

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MalibuStacy · 30/01/2012 05:55

Also like Hero. Really cool. Thanks.

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DharmaBumpkin · 30/01/2012 06:04

Elke (pronounced Elka) is German...

Betony
Ottilie

YodasMummy · 30/01/2012 06:52

Eleri
Haf

Probably more unusual overseas than they are here :)

exoticfruits · 30/01/2012 07:03

Congratulations.

Susannah, Rosalind, Verity.

LAbaby · 30/01/2012 07:07

Ramona, love this.

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MalibuStacy · 30/01/2012 07:19

I like Verity, very much.

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CheerfulYank · 30/01/2012 07:21

Clemency
Lorelai

Congratulations! :)

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MalibuStacy · 30/01/2012 07:24

Thanks for the congrats. I have waited for this for 20 years. You'd think I'd have a bloody name sorted by now, wouldn't you? Smile

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TheScarlettPimpernel · 30/01/2012 07:25

No name suggestions (though I love Elka) but just couldn't read this without saying a heartfelt congrats!

Ooooo hang on what about Juno? I love that name but have a feeling it would never be countenanced by DH...

ThePoorMansBeckySharp · 30/01/2012 07:26

Elkaholic.

Denj33 · 30/01/2012 08:11

My daughters name is quenelle, I think it really pretty and unusual

3boysgirlontheway · 30/01/2012 08:39

Congratulations, what lovely news for a Monday morning!

I love Elka, and we also considered Elke which is quite similar.

ATruthUniversallyAcknowledged · 30/01/2012 08:41

Congratulations Grin

Esme? Cecily? Clara?

I also love Verity.

ClaudiaSchiffer · 30/01/2012 08:45

Yes sorry, CONGRATULATIONS! That's amazing, you must be so thrilled.

Asinine · 30/01/2012 08:47

Xanthe, Xan for short.

randomimposter · 30/01/2012 08:49

Congratulations...
all my fave girls names to follow
Clemency
Tess
Genevieve
Eliza
Athina
Hope
Clara
Emilia
Rosanna
Melissa
Jemima
Caitlin
Ruby

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MalibuStacy · 30/01/2012 09:07

Love Tess! Keep 'em coming Grin !

And thanks for all the congratulations.

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Mummysmall · 30/01/2012 09:10

Alba. My favourite name. Would have had it for dd but her twin is Henry and it was too Time Traveller's Wifey to use both. Huge congrats!

Gapants · 30/01/2012 09:16

Congratulations
Aphie
Jane
Jean
Astrid
Magda (maggie for short)
Isia

coccyx · 30/01/2012 09:19

congratulations.
not seen many cool and pretty names!

sitsyou · 30/01/2012 09:51

how lovely, congratulations!
If you like Tess how about Bess?
Really like Elke/Elka btw

Romily(sp)
Frida