Which girls name would YOU choose?

[EasyCompadre]

Our DD1 is due soon, and it feels like we've been thinking of names forever! The only names we have agreed that we both like so far are:
Zara
Emmeline
Harriet
Sadie
We would like to use Emmeline as a middle name (as there is a little Emily already in the family and it sounds a bit same-y). I've liked all of those names for a long time, but now it comes down to choosing one to give to my child, one which I will undoubtedly say thousands of times over the coming years I just can't choose one, I'm stricken with doubt that I don't actually love any of them and there's a much better name out there somewhere. So which would you choose? Why? Do you know any babies/children/teenagers/adults with those names? What do they remind you of?

[muddylettuce]

I wanted Sadie on our list for dd but dp wouldn't allow me because it's the name of a local nominal. I love it though. X

[mum2jakie]

Sadie is a lovely name - strong and unusual but not outlandish. I love it

[Suzietwo]

Sadie is wonderful

[rockybalboa]

Harriet. Love it.

[Tikkamasala]

Zara

[Hulafox]

I am having exactly the same trouble deciding so I feel your pain!

From your list, I like Harriet the most... Then you have the option of Hattie (more girly) or Harry (more tomboy) if she does ever want to shorten later on. It's a lovely name in full too. It is a well known but not too common, easy to spell and pronounce, and works for a baby, child and adult which are our criteria. Good luck deciding!

[bringonyourwreckingball]

If you don't 'love' one of them I'd advocate starting again with an open mind.

[EasyCompadre]

Thanks again for all the input, I really appreciate it, taking it all on board and considering all suggestions even if I haven't directly said so.

myrtle everything you said about the name Sadie is precisely why it has been a favourite for a long, long time... Wayyyyy before this pregnancy even. I think it's making a final decision which is giving me wobbles, despite at one time or another LOVING each one of the names on the list when dreaming of having a little girl.

Does your Sadie have any nicknames myrtle?

[myrtleWilson]

easy such an exciting time for you! Whichever name you choose, whether on your list or a left field suggestion will be perfect! In answer to your question, she doesn't have any nicknames really. Nothing at school if that's what you were worried about... I use her first and middle names when I'm making a point and have on occasion (lazily) called her Sades but not regularly!

[jazzyjenbo]

Of ur names i like Zara the best... How about the alternate spelling Zarah.
I'm a childminder and recently looked after a Zarah and she was lovely. Also gets u away from the 2 vowel issue.

How about
Zarah Emmaleen... Spell both alternatively x x

[DalmationDots]

Zara
Emmeline
Harriet
Sadie

I'd call her

Zara Emmeline
or
Sadie Emmeline

DDs friend is a Sadie, it really suits her and is lovely.
I always think Zara is very trendy and under-used.

[Keepthechangeyoufilthyanimal]

Hi Easy, sorry I have only just seen your reply!
Of course - here is my short list for a girl! (not so short actually, just a big list of names I like!)

Emmeline (obviously!)
Violet
Imogen
Mia/Mila
Rosalie
Lilia
Annalise
Hazel
Annabelle
Faith
Iris
Julianne
Evelyn
Hallie

I also love Ava and Grace but have discounted them because they are now so common :-(

[Keepthechangeyoufilthyanimal]

Just realised I have NC back to my pre-christmas name but as they are so similar I guess you will realise who I was!

[Lutrine]

I'd pick Harriet. My DH wouldn't hear of using it though, he said it was too posh! Bah! Next time.....