It's a girl! Shortlist decided but just can't choose.

[BooStar]

We finally have a shortlist of 3 names for our little girl due in a few weeks:

India
Claudia
Merryn

Middle name is most likely going to be Fay (my mother's name)

I really love all of them but my reservations are:
India - a bit too leftfield?
Claudia - a bit harsh/stuffy?
Merryn - a bit plain?

These are only little niggles so really struggling to choose!
I just need some opinions! No holds barred :)

[Frikadellen]

I don't care for Merryn at all India and Claudia are both beautiful names . I prefer India to Claudia but only by a smidgen .

[BooStar]

This is all brilliant thank you! Not any closer to deciding but it has at least prompted some deeper discussion with my DH who has been a bit flippant about the whole decision making process!!
Will definitely take the advice about waiting until baby arrives before making final decision.

[shannon246]

i think claudia-fay would be a nice double barrel name

[LemonBreeland]

I don't like Merryn at all. I like India, but think Claudia is beautiful.

[Weegiemum]

I know a Merryn and 2 Mirrins.

Lovely, of yours I'd definitely go with that!

[ChippingInWiredOnCoffee]

Claudia for sure :)

[lovemybabyboy]

All nice, prefer Merryn from your list.

[PaperSeagull]

Claudia is lovely. I much prefer it to Merryn or India, neither of which I care for.

Claudia was also the name of the main character in one of my favourite children's books, so it has only positive associations for me. :)

[changeling1234]

Have name-changed especially for this thread, so's not to out myself! My name is Claudia and I know no others. I really like my name and have always had lots of lovely comments about it. So you can guess which one of your choices I'd go for!

[extracrunchy]

Yep Claudia Fay is gorgeous

[Sunnysummer]

All so good! My favourite is Claudia - classic but uncommon, and Claudia Fay works so well.

[extracrunchy]

Claudia!

[Lurleene]

I like Merryn best - before he was born DS was possibly going to be called Marin but luckily for him we came up with a boys' name instead.

[IJustWoreMyTrenchcoat]

Claudia, lovely and underused IMO.

[NeverBeenToMe]

Claudia
Merryn










India

[Hummuschocolate]

Merryn is my favourite. I think it would suit any girl whereas the others I seem to have preconceptions about what type of girl they would suit iyswim. All nice names though.

[jellybeans]

India

[Snazzywaitingforsummer]

Claudia is my fave of your three, and Claudia Fay goes very nicely.

[TheOriginalSteamingNit]

Claudia. Merryn very vogue-ish at the moment, but i personally don't care for it. India is a bit 90s IMO.

[Sleepyfergus]

I have a Claudia (pronounced Claw-dia) so love that choice. We call her 'Clo' for short

I will admit that I don't think it's a baby name but will come into its own when she's a toddler, and naturally as she gets older. I haven't met any others and people do look surprised when they hear it and most think its lovely and unusual.

Also like Merryn on your list. Reminds me of a girl I know who is Meredith but called Merry for short.

[Smugfearnleyshittingstool]

My dd2 is Claudia and I still adore the name! We haven't met any others either yet

I also love greta and Geraldine.

[JumpingJackSprat]

I love claudia. classy and elegant and suits all ages.

[picnicbasketcase]

Claudia
Merryn
India

Claudia is a beautiful name.

[Mellymog]

Merryn is lovely