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Is it boring?

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Writerwannabe83 · 24/08/2013 16:49

Me and hubby have long been idly chatting about potential baby's names and most of his I have vetoed initially but then found them growing on me.

One name he mentioned was Zoe and I immediately ruled it out and said it was too boring. However, after weeks of thinking about it, I now actually really like it!!! I'm still worried that it is a bit plain though?

Our surname only has 1 syllable....so would the name seem too short??

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EaudeChl0e · 25/08/2013 12:08

I like it! Elise is not so nice. Although I like Eloise, and Elsa. Zoe is lovely. You can't go wrong with that.

EnjoyEverySandwich · 25/08/2013 12:46

Diana is one of those names that has never been in or out of fashion. Properly timeless.

Bowlersarm · 25/08/2013 12:52

Much prefer Zoe to Diana.

Think Zoe works from newborn to pensioner.

In my head my first image of Zoe would be of a cool, pretty teen, or maybe 20 something.

I don't think of a Diana like that, and can't imagine a child called Diana. Of course, if I knew one it may seem more natural.

DanicaJones · 25/08/2013 16:20

It's not my favourite

southeastdweller · 25/08/2013 22:05

Boring? No, it has connotations of a free spirit, someone who's open minded and likes to travel for me. Maybe it's become too linked with Zoe Ball in my mind, I don't know. What interesting names is your hubby preferring?

It's a classic name, class-less and it's not overused and never has been and would go nicely with your surname. I say go for it.

TheBleedinObvious · 26/08/2013 06:04

I like it.

But agree Zoe Elise doesn't go.

How about Zoe elisabeth?

Themarriedwoman · 26/08/2013 06:20

Zoe Diana Wise?
I think that sounds nice

sparklingstars · 26/08/2013 06:28

It sounds good to me.

Writerwannabe83 · 27/08/2013 11:05

What about Emily? Is that boring?

I asked my husband if he like Amelie but he said no

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MortifiedAdams · 27/08/2013 11:08

Ooh I love Zoe Wise! It has a lovely ring to it. I like the similar sound in the names and think it is perfect.

Zoe Emily Wise?

MortifiedAdams · 27/08/2013 11:09

Zoe Wannamaker is smashing! She alone would.make me want to use Zoe.

I also like Zoey (as in Deschanel), think its pronounced Zoo-ey

ThursdayLast · 27/08/2013 11:14

Zoe Wise is a beautiful name

Writerwannabe83 · 27/08/2013 11:22

It is definitely our front runner.....

I'm going to go and Google Zoe Wannamaker....

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ThursdayLast · 27/08/2013 11:24

Zoe Emily Wise.

Classic but feminine and simple.

Good choice!

Writerwannabe83 · 27/08/2013 12:04

I just spoke to my husband about it and he wasn't too impressed that I'd scrapped Elise! Then he tells me that he would want it spelt Elyse!! I told him absolutely NO WAY!

We don't have a single boys name on our list....

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ThursdayLast · 27/08/2013 12:19

Hahahahaha, I presumed you knew it's a girl!

Poor little lad! Still, I bet he'll be the only male Zoe in his class

Writerwannabe83 · 27/08/2013 12:28

No, lol.

I'm convinced we're going to have a girl but he is certain it will be a boy

At least if he is right it means I can avoid the whole Elise/Elyse issue

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Grumblelion · 27/08/2013 12:39

A colleague of mine just named her little girl Zoe - I really liked it because it suits a girl/woman of any age and is well-known enough to avoid spelling/pronunciation issues but not often used.

Like Caroline as a middle name too, or what about Kathryn or Rebecca?

MortifiedAdams · 27/08/2013 13:55

Zac for a boy?

noodlebum · 27/08/2013 14:00

I like it!

Writerwannabe83 · 27/08/2013 17:49

I mentioned Zack a few days ago but hubby didn't like it.

We do have a name on our Boys list now though : Brian!!
This is a complete joke and only because it is the name of a stray cat that comes and visits us sometimes

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Mothersruin75 · 27/08/2013 22:04

We've just called one of our DDs Zoë (do I know you grumblelion) Like you it was DH's suggestion and it grew on me over the pregnancy. Had lots of compliments on it, we also have short surname. Her MN is Faith.

The only boys name we could agree on was Toby if that's any help.

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Writerwannabe83 · 27/08/2013 22:09

I love the name Toby!!! Husband has said no though

I keep suggesting it every 2 or 3 days just in case he has forgotten it has previously been suggested and has also forgotten that he doesn't like it

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mynameisnotmichaelcaine · 28/08/2013 07:58

I think Zoë Wise is a great name. My best friend is called Zoë, and I've always thought it's a very underused name.

Mothersruin75 · 28/08/2013 08:48

OP we have great taste. Could you try Tobias with DH or would he see through that one?

Other boys names I had on my list were Alex, Isaac, Max.

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