How popular is Amber in Yorkshire?

[SweetieTime]

I am due for c-section on Monday to deliver b/g twins and we are having difficulties deciding on a girls name. We both really like Amber but don't know how popular it is at the moment. According to ONS it was 60th most popular girls name in 2012. We want names that are known but not overly popular. Also in the running are Maria and Eloise.

For boys we have Felix or Jasper, to be decided when he arrives. We feel much happier with these and want something similar (quirky but not too out there or unheard of) for our DD too.

I did post a few months ago but am still undecided with only days to go!

I live in west yorks, am a teacher, attend lots of play groups etc and only know of one amber and one Eloise, only Maria I know is on Corrie! Love all those names, congrats.

I am in W Yorks. I only know 1 Amber, she is in N Yorks, she's 6.

I only know of 1 Amber in South Yorks - she's 2.

I think I prefer Eloise though.

Oh yes, I prefer Eloise too. I know none.

They'll think you are a Bradford City fan! our colours are claret and Amber. lots of little lasses have Amber as their names round here

My only concern with Eloise is people DH spelling it correctly. Also would Eloise be shortened to Ellie? I would prefer names that aren't shortened.

N Yorks here.
The Amber I know is 40, as is the Marie.
Eloise is 20.
I don't know any kids with any of the names on your list.

Amber is a lovely name, but aren't Amber and Jasper both gemstones? did you want that theme?

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasper

Sorry if this is a problem

Felix is our first preference for boys name with Jasper as stand by. I was aware of the jem stone connection but it isn't an issue either way as I am not sure it is a widely known thing.

I love this name

In Scotland they issue a top ten names per region for each year. Not sure if they do the same for England? Could be useful for you

South Yorks here.
Three Amber's in my Junior school.
1 Maria.
1 Eloise and an Ellouise.
All lovely names (and lovely children!)
No Felix or Jaspers

I'm in Yorkshire and have an Amber. I dont know any others here.

I'm in North Yorkshire. I don't know any young girls (or indeed anyone! ) with the girls' names you mention. I know a felix and a jasper - both are 4 / 5 years old.

N Yorks here, I know of only one Amber. In E Yorks (Hull) there will be a few more amongst the Hull City fans (colours are black and Amber) and as a Hull City fan it was on my list but dh vetoed.

I never thought of the football teams links. We are closer to Bradford than Hull but not sure it would be a problem.

I am surprised there aren't more Ambers out there. It is a definite contender now along with Eloise as second choice

thanks to everyone for their comments.

Im in the leeds suburbs. I know 4 under 10.

I'd put Tabitha with Felix or Jasper, for some reason.

But I think Amber is v pretty and only know one. We're not in yorks though, sorry!

I had Tabitha on my list but DH wouldn't entertain it.

Oh, that's a shame.

How about...

Natalia
Claudia
or, slightly more randomly, Holly?

Love the name Amber!

Bradford City thing.

2 Ambers - one sweet little girl and one nightmare teen (I teach her and am actually quite fond of her even if she is a little beggar )