IYO what are the Mumsnet 'Favourite' Names

[farmersdaughter]

Just really interested to see what every thinks they are!

[arabesque]

I don't know anyone in RL who likes the name Audrey, but MNetters absolutely rave about it.

I have also seen people on here rave about the name Nuala which, in Ireland, is actually a very middle aged slightly frumpy name. I just cannot imagine a baby Nuala!

[EllenJanesthickerknickers]

Heck cat ee

[KittenofDoom]

How is that pronounced? I think I've only ever seen it written down.

[MrsSchadenfreude]

I know a RL Hecate! Very cool and funky and completely able to carry it off. She's in her 20s.

[shoobidoo]

I think people are always looking for lovely underused names and these often tend to be those we've not heard for a long time i.e. old fashioned granny names.

And yes, names like Harry, Charlie, Alfie have become so widely used that to many they appear a little dull and, more importantly, often need a modifier (e.g. small, big, surname initial etc.) to identify someone as there are often several in a class.

[EllenJanesthickerknickers]

Harry, Jack, Oliver, Charlie, William.

Just kidding. Apparently these names are lacking imagination and overused.

[Mariannesmum]

I've only heard Elodie once in real life. Thought it sounded gorgeous.

Didn't realise Marianne was such a mn fave. JeggingsJive, do I get a prize???

[JesusInTheCabbageVan]

Any real life Hecates out there?

[D0oinMeCleanin]

Every time dd1's name is mentioned on here everyone loves it, but I spell it wrong

The right way just looked wrong to my eye.

[SPsCliffingAllOverMN]

Anything but K names.

[KittenofDoom]

There must be some reason for the Elodie thing. I can't see Melody being received with the same approval.

[Yonionekanobe]

I know three Elodies

Not heard that Vivienne is getting popular - for me it will always be Pretty Woman...

[KenDoddsDadsDog]

There was a character on 'The Hills' called Elodie. But I bet no MNeter would admit watching such a downmarket show

[bananaramma]

I think Amelia has become far too widely used now as to be a mumsnet favourite.

[lljkk]

I know an Elladee, does that count? She must be 7 or 8 now.
Luka. How can none of you have mentioned it?!
Amelia, too.

[KittenofDoom]

So where are they getting it from?

[lottiegarbanzo]

Yes, Elodie is the name I see mentioned a lot and adored here that I've never come across in real life.

[Catlike]

I know one person in real life called Elodie, she's french (and a grown up). I thought it would be a gorgeous and v unusual name for a little girl until I joined MN but it seems to be getting really popular all of a sudden.

[JeggingsJive]

I cannot believe no one has mentioned Marianne. Ultimate MN name IMO.

[saladcreamwitheverything]

Proud owner of a "James"!

Common as muck and is timeless....and yes I will be putting this on the other thread....

[KittenofDoom]

Yeah, Elodie! People are always suggesting that on here. I've never heard of anyone called Elodie though. Where has it come from, is there some actress or TV presenter or fictional character that's gone under my radar?

[Catlike]

Vivienne seems to be especially popular at the moment.

[bananaramma]

"On here the trend seems to be for boring, old fashioned names."

Personally I find namesa little dull/boring that have become trendy and overused. Most names on this thread, especially the ones not heard for many years, I find refreshing and interesting.

[2monkeybums]

Vivianne Matilda Clara