Expecting a girl- help with my narrowed down list!

[ClareaBear]

Hi everyone

I am new to mumsnet. I just signed up today after finding out on Monday that I am expecting a little sister for my 2 year old son Jamie! (Christened James but ended up a Jamie) Really over the moon and have a few names that I have always loved and a couple that I have grown to like more recently. This is a list that both my hubby and I have agreed on.

Holly
Kate (I know some may say this is "boring" but I really do love it. I think it's simple but elegant and I also like Katy as a nickname)
Rosanna/Rosie
Emily (again, a tad "boring." I remember growing up there were tons of Emily's in my school but I feel it's gone down in popularity a bit over the past few years? Or is it still too common do you feel?)
Ramona
Bryony/Briony
Penelope/Penny
Alana (This one is after my grandfather Alan)
And the last one is the "odd" one! This one is a little "out there"...Kendal. My hubby's dad is Kenneth and my grandfather (who I was extremely close to) was Alan, so we feel Kendal is a nice way to combine the two. I also think Kenny is actually quite cute for a little girl. I know compared to the traditional Kate and Emily this one seems a bit of a random throw in the mix.

Would love some honest opinions and am open to further suggestions!

Like all yours but for the ridiculous Kendal.

Great names but LOVE Ramona.

I love your choice of names.
I'd say choose Emily or Kate. Even though they are simple, I love the names and they are really pretty.
Oh, and congrats for the baby, we all hope she'll be a cute one!
xx

I really like Kate, Emily, Holly and I quite like Kendal actually! Though I'd use it as a middle name.

Actually the only name I dislike is Bryony, my hatred for this is very intense!

Allanah is lovely and goes nicely with James

to honor both men how about Allanah Kendra as an alternative to Kendal?

Alana
Rosanne
Ramona
Bryony

OP just so you know, Amelia/Emilia is currently the No. 1 girls name in the UK so Emily will be surrounded by many similar sounding friends. You may want a contrast.

I lived in the US for 12 years and Kendall (usually with two "l"s) is v. popular over there so I think it will date quite badly. I would go for something more classic such as Alexandra or Kate - you could also give Kendall as a middle name?

I agree Kendall would be great as a mn. I think these are great

Ramona Kendall
Bryony Kendall
Emily Kendall
Alexandra Kendall

Great responses, thanks everyone! I am starting to lean more to Kendal/Kendall as a middle name as many of you have suggested.

I am also leaning more away from Holly purely for the reason that I like nicknames and shortened versions as an affectionate term. Apart from Hols there isn't much you can do with Holly. Still a long way to go so it may be a case of looking at her and seeing what clicks!! My hubby has also suggested another name after watching a film a few days ago but will post a separate thread about that :) Thanks again all!

Bryony Kendall is lovely. Also like penny and Rosie. Emily is lovely too and I like Emi for short

Ramona is my favourite by a country mile. Great name.

Holly!

I have one..!

Know tons of little Emilys.

Emily and Katie are sweet. Also Lottie.

What about Elaina

I like your names, my favourites would be Kate, Rosie, Penelope, not crazy about Alana or Alexandra though. Ramona is an interesting choice.
Kendall is a bit Kardashian for me

I simply adore kate, any daugther of mine would be kate , congratulations!

Holly - Like it.
Kate - Love it! Not keen on Katie, prefer Kitty if you must have a nn.
Rosanna/Rosie - prefer Rose or Rosie.
Emily - It is classic and lovely but not especially exciting.
Ramona - my least favourite of your list.
Bryony/Briony - lovely
Penelope/Penny - I like this more and more, less keen on Penny.
Alana - Nice family touch, but I prefer your other choices.
Kendal - As above. I know a Kendal and a Kendra, both named after fathers called Ken!!