Rachel or Emily?

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What would you have?

Are you me nearly 4 years ago? FWIW we went with Emily

Absolutely Rachel. I know some lovely Emily's but I still find the name dreary. Saying that, I know my own dc have quite marmite names.

Rachel, it's more unusual nowadays, Emilys are everywhere.

Rachel can be shortened to Rae which is very cool!

I don't think Rachel is anymore dated than Samantha and Natalie. They're all from the same genre of 70s and 80s names!
Personally, I prefer the spelling, Rachael.

Emily.

I think Rachel has an unattractive sound and most of the Rachels I've known have been busy bodies.

That's very true blue stocking! All depends on what the babba looks like :)
And yes Rachel Sienna doesn't sound bad actually!

Love Emily and Matilda. Hate Rachel, just think It's an ugly, rasping sound to say.
Sienna, I have known a lot of 'Adult' workers use this name which may make me biased so I can't add a genuine opinion on that. It's a nice name but that's the image I get of it.

Rachel. You can pretty much guarantee she'll be the only one in her class at school!

And it's also a beautiful name.

I don't like Sienna at all. Quite like Matilda and Rachel. Love Emily :)

They are my daughter's first and middle names. Excellent choices

I like Emily but it is very popular recently. Rachel is quite dated although there is one in Dds class, year 2. Of those names I would probably chose Sienna.

I vote Rachel in protest at Natalie being described as dated. I think you mean 'timeless' or perhaps 'classic'.

Ooh Rachel Sienna is quite lovely actually

You don't hear of many young Rachel's these days but it's a good strong name and sounds very pretty.

On a similar vein of names that are nice classics but not so in vogue currently (poss a bit 80s) and won't be 10 a penny at school - Laura, Natalie, Leah, Faye, Rebecca, Natasha

I do also like Emily fwiw.

No definitely dont hear of any Rachel's these days! Ill have a look on baby centre as to what number on the list it is!

Rachel. It's more prettier and there's too many Emilys

Rachel was 200+ in the last baby name stats I think.

There are way too many kids called Emily & Matilda around these days. I also find Emily very insipid as pp said. I would normally dislike sienna, as I thinks it's way too try hard. However, as a mn for Rachel, I think youve found a perfect name.

Rachel sienna is lovely. Well done op.

all lovely names

Yes. Well done op. All the best people call their babies Rachel

Ah thanks everyone! Rachel Sienna it is ! :)

Good decision! Rachel is a true classic.

Yes!!!! Rachel Sienna is the perfect balance of classic and trendy, gravitas and party girl. You won't regret it

Rachel is lovely.

Emily is 'orrible.

Rachel is rubbish, Sienna is overused and a little trashy. sorry