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Girls names inc Tamsin, Jessica, Bryony, Alice etc

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TryDrawing · 13/08/2014 15:53

We're trying to decide on a girl's name but really having trouble. The names listed above are some that we have both agreed we like in the past. Unfortunately, Jessica and Alice have been 'taken' by close family. Dh went to school with a Bryony who wasn't very nice so, although he won't rule it out, I think it isn't the one.

And Tamsin... I know this sounds crazy but dh's family is partly Cornish. If we choose a Cornish name, I just know that they the irritating fuckers will crow about it forever, and I just can't take the thought of that in my current hormonal state.

So, can anyone suggest similar names? Please?

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burgatroyd · 13/08/2014 16:01

Bianca, Tamar, Tabitha

thatsn0tmyname · 13/08/2014 16:05

Saskia or Heidi?

BlueChampagne · 13/08/2014 16:05

Tamar might also get you trouble! How about:

Samara
Laura
Corinna
Francesca
Louisa
Meredith
Rhiannon
Meryl

TryDrawing · 13/08/2014 16:41

Some lovely suggestions, thank you. I like Tabitha, Corinna and Meredith in particular.

Dh has just thrown Leonie into the ring, which I think I really like, too. Would it normally be pronounced Lee-OH-nee? He says he also likes Sylvie. (This is an unprecedented level of interest in the topic from dh, so I'm keen to encourage him Grin )

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TryDrawing · 13/08/2014 16:41

And yes, Tamar, whilst lovely, strays a little close to the Cornish connection!

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OublietteBravo · 13/08/2014 19:01

I work with a Leonie - pronounced Lee-OH-nee. However I went to school with another Leonie - pronounced LEY-oh-nee. I think the former would be the usual way of pronouncing it.

ButterflyOfFreedom · 13/08/2014 19:30

Elouise
Juliette
Martha
Lydia
Constance
Jemima
Ottilie
Harriet
Annabel
Scarlett

CallMeACab · 16/08/2014 15:25

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AliciaBotty · 16/08/2014 23:47

Tamara then? Bit like Tamsin. I seriously considered it.

Gugglebum · 17/08/2014 05:48

Leonor
Bronwen
Jessamine
Elise
Tessa/Tess
Odessa (Dess, Dessie, Dessa as possible nn's)

You'll find the one!

OublietteBravo · 17/08/2014 08:14

Tara?

ZeroTolerance · 17/08/2014 11:01

I know a Sylvie - she's half French. Cute!

minipie · 17/08/2014 20:58

Marianne
Naomi
Serena
Selina
Marissa
Thora
Thea
Bethany
Elizabeth
Aline

Fizzyplonk · 17/08/2014 21:09

Siblings of those names:-
Briony
Eloise
Gabriella
Rosie
Heather
Rowena
Amelia

Castlemilk · 18/08/2014 12:36

Go with Sylvie if he likes it! It's lovely.

Castlemilk · 18/08/2014 12:36

Sylvie Meredith is brilliant.

ashesandfire · 19/08/2014 14:14

Clara, Bethany, Elise, Eliza, Alina, Madeleine, Eloise, Elodie, Meredith, Elizabeth, Charlotte,
Sylvie is lovely

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