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Heidi or Indie ?

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Route666 · 26/12/2013 21:03

We had decided on Heidi until dh decided he quite liked Indie I love it and it was one I had suggested months ago so we are now undecided again , what do you prefer if either ?

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cafebistro · 26/12/2013 21:05

Heidi

Bowlersarm · 26/12/2013 21:06

Indie if it's short for something.

But I quite like Heidi too.

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Route666 · 26/12/2013 21:08

Bowlersarm thats my problem , only names I can think of that indie could be short for are india or indigo both of which dh hates.

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Bowlersarm · 26/12/2013 21:11

Oh! I can't think of any others either! India is one of my favourite girls names, but no good if your dh doesn't like it.

But Heidi is fine, so go with that.

LineRunner · 26/12/2013 21:13

Indiana
Indira

BunnyLebowski · 26/12/2013 21:14

Indie!!

It's fab Smile .

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Route666 · 26/12/2013 21:17

I do love Indie think it goes well with dds name too (Lyla), such a tough choice, Dh is happy to leave it up to me so pressure is on,

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Rachelx92 · 26/12/2013 21:19

Heidi!

StrawberryMojito · 26/12/2013 21:21

Heidi...by a country mile.

impatientlywaiting · 26/12/2013 21:22

Definitely Indie. Think it's better as a nickname for India or Indigo than it is as a full name though. Xx

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Route666 · 26/12/2013 21:23

I love Heidi too so Im happy either way , think indie might be a bit too "out" there suppose heidi is safer option.

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newtonupontheheath · 26/12/2013 21:23

We have an indira. Usually known as indie (unless causing trouble that warrants her full name!) She is fab Grin

I also love Heidi, but don't have one

Gileswithachainsaw · 26/12/2013 21:26

Indie

Short for India or indigo

:)

PandaNot · 26/12/2013 21:28

Indie! Don't like Heidi at all, just 'feels' wrong.

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Route666 · 26/12/2013 21:32

newtonupontheheath Indira is lovely will suggest that to dh.
PandaNot any reason in paticular it feels wrong ?

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LineRunner · 26/12/2013 21:38

I said it first

Edinbugger · 26/12/2013 21:40

Either is nice. But Heidi is a bit more unusual than Indie which is a bit ubiquitous in middle class circles. Heidi is much more original but then you might not want that.

BunnyLebowski · 26/12/2013 21:41

Heidi is in no way original.

Kerry Katona has one.

I really dislike it. It sounds twee.

LCHammer · 26/12/2013 21:44

Heidi is gorgeous.

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Route666 · 26/12/2013 21:46

lol apologies LineRunnerliking Indiana too.
Edinbugger I have never met a heidi or Indie , I too want something more original so thats a bonus.
BunnyLebowski honestly the kerry katona thing really put me off at first h convinced me she will be forgoten about soon enough but still.

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Edinbugger · 26/12/2013 21:46

Who says Kerry Katona isn't original????????

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Route666 · 26/12/2013 21:51

Edinbugger cant comment on kerry katonas oiginality but dont want people thinking we copied her.

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LCHammer · 26/12/2013 21:52

KK has given all her children pretty names and sensible by any (minor) celebrity standard.

BunnyLebowski · 26/12/2013 21:53

I just think Heidi goes with KK's other daughters name a which are undeniably saccharine and cutesy.

Indie is straight up cool. DP wanted it for DD but I chickened out. It's now back on my list if this baby turns out to be a girl!

Edinbugger · 26/12/2013 21:56

Then you've got a choice. If you hang out with people who consider Kerry Katona to be a relevant cultural reference point then go with Indie. If you don't then go with Heidi. :)