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Phoebe or Naomi

32 replies

Iamgoodbutnotanangel · 28/08/2013 14:18

Which do you think is nicer Phoebe or Naomi? I can't decide.

Interested to hear any names that you think are similar to these!

Thanks!

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Sadie204 · 28/08/2013 14:50

Phoebe but I'm biased as mine is nearly 6 lol! Not too keen on Naomi, purely cos I can't stand Naomi Campbell and I don't know any in RL. My other DD's name is Kelsie. Names I like or think are similar are;

Keeley
Georgia
Eliza
Scarlett
Esme
Imogen
Alyssa
Eloise
Olivia
Sophia
Amelia
Piper
Paige
Isabelle

Hope that helps, good luck

forehead · 28/08/2013 14:54

Love Naomi. If i had another dd that would be her name.
Not to fond of Phoebe. It sounds like the name of a dog

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 28/08/2013 14:58

I am the opposite of Sadie - my Naomi is 18! Love, love, love Naomi.

Other names which I think are similar are:
Maeve
Elizabeth
Adela
Aysha
Lydia
Martha
Rachel
Miriam (but don't like it, personally)
Susannah

SadPander · 28/08/2013 20:47

Pheobe, so pretty!

AuntyPippaAndUncleHarry · 28/08/2013 21:04

Phoebe.

Littlecherublegs · 28/08/2013 21:28

Naomi.

Similar names:
Heidi
Eleanor
Fiona
Caroline
Maxine
Imogen
Lydia
Francesca
Harriet
Charlotte

Bloodsocks · 28/08/2013 21:31

Phoebe, but I'm also biased. mine is 5 months old and has just fallen asleep on my lap.

its a good name for a baby, toddler, child, teenager, adult and old lady IMO.

chartreuse · 28/08/2013 21:52

Phoebe, I have one too.

sleepingbeautiful · 28/08/2013 22:10

Much prefer Naomi.
It sounds better in more accents, is less commonly used, and is traditional but looks modern.

justhayley · 28/08/2013 22:33

Love both but Phoebe is on my list so will go with that more.

Are you looking for a biblical name in particular or is It coincidence?
I actually think Phoebe Naomi works nicely together - if you can't decide use both :)

exoticfruits · 28/08/2013 22:35

Naomi

Saffyz · 28/08/2013 22:38

Naomi

chocolatecrispies · 28/08/2013 22:42

I thought about Phoebe but was worried she might get called Feeble by her brother:(.

looki · 28/08/2013 22:43

Phoebe is very pretty. I much prefer it and don't know anyone with this name. I don't like Naomi at all and know a cou

looki · 28/08/2013 22:48

Silly phone yet again posted earlier than I wanted! Apologies.

... Know a couple of Naomi's and I find it quite harsh sounding.

Similar names to yours are

Iris? Very nice name
Melanie? Have always liked it and must be due a comeback

sleepywombat · 29/08/2013 05:56

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kiwik · 29/08/2013 06:25

I like Phoebe, but don't like the feeble sound.

Don't like how Naomi can be pronounced in different ways - and in a NZ accent it doesn't sound nice at all.

BlueStarsAtNight · 29/08/2013 07:02

I prefer Phoebe

buttercrumble · 29/08/2013 07:03

Phoebe Smile

LittleprincessinGOLDrocks · 29/08/2013 11:06

Naomi

noodlebum · 29/08/2013 11:30

I like both, but Phoebe a teeny bit more!

Iamgoodbutnotanangel · 29/08/2013 16:59

Oh it's pretty mixed for both! I wasn't thinking of a biblical name, it's just a coincidence.

I quite like Amber too, her big brothers are named Jack and Lenny if that's any help! I think perhaps Jack, Lenny and Phoebe rolls off the tongue easier than Jack, Lenny and Naomi?

Thanks for all your help Ladies :-)

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Sadie204 · 31/08/2013 17:37

Remus I'm sure your Naomi is lovely and nothing like Naomi Campbell. That's just the only one I've known lol but I'm sure my opinion would be different if I had known one in RL!

My Phoebe used to call herself Fifi before she could say her own name properly! Was very cute but now she corrects anyone who dares say it wrong Grin

treaclesoda · 31/08/2013 17:45

I love Naomi, and its much more unusual than Phoebe too.

hawkmcqueen · 31/08/2013 18:16

I really like Naomi, not too popular either. Also love Noemie but DH not keen on latter