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still cant let go of scarlett...

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ditsydoll · 10/03/2013 08:45

Dh and I had debated for months and settled on Ella-Rose.
I love the name (already had the hyphen debate on here and its staying if we use it lol) only trouble is my first choice was Scarlett and I can't seem to let go of the name.
Dh did like Scarlett but said he just preferred Ella-Rose.
I don't know whether to drag it all back up or stick to the name we have chosen.
WWYD?

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ditsydoll · 10/03/2013 08:47

Btw happy mothers day ladies :)

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AmandaPayne · 10/03/2013 08:49

Is your baby here, or how long do you have to go?

If you are still pregnant, could you agree with your DH to keep both on a shortlist and decide when she's born? My favourite name just didn't seem right for DD1 when she was born, so another close contender suddenly became the lead choice.

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ditsydoll · 10/03/2013 08:50

I'm only 30 weeks so yeah we could do that :)

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DontmindifIdo · 10/03/2013 08:51

So you have a choice between two names, you each have a name you love and don't mind the other ones preferred name. In these situations, assuming your dh doesn't hate your favourite name (just would rather something else) I say the person who is risking their health and going through the massive pain of childbirth gets to have final say.

AmandaPayne · 10/03/2013 08:52

Following Don'tMind's reasoning, you will probably also be at your most convincing in the 24 hours after he has watched you give birth

thistlelicker · 10/03/2013 08:54

Compromise Scarlett rose?

Startail · 10/03/2013 09:09

I prefer Scarllet Rose.
Hyphens are going to cause constant spelling out, I got teased for always spelling my surname. I had to, it becomes two common ones very easily.

FriggFRIGGisPoorlySick · 10/03/2013 09:39

Scarlett.
It's much nicer

scarlettsmummy2 · 10/03/2013 09:42

I have a Scarlett, when I had her in 2008 there weren't that many but it seems to be getting very popular. I only know one more in real life though! It's a good strong name and it suits my daughter perfectly- she is far from shy and retiring!

Flossiechops · 10/03/2013 09:44

I have an Ella far nicer and classier than Scarlett imo!

WorkingtoohardMama · 10/03/2013 09:44

Definitely wait until the minutes after she's arrived, he'll be so in awe of what you've been through he'll agree to whatever you suggest!

ladymia · 10/03/2013 11:48

Scarlett is so much better than Ella-Rose for so many reasons.

justhayley · 14/03/2013 19:23

I love Scarlett def bring it back up it's beautiful

poppydaisy · 15/03/2013 10:49

I think of little scar when I hear Scar-lett, sorry.

Ella-Rose is pretty but VERY popular.

Perhaps there is another name you both love even more?

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