Etienne?

[Topsy34]

DH and I have barely discussed names yet, but we struggled with DS.

We only had Devon for a boy, no girls names and when he was born, it fitted him.

Now 24 weeks and we don't know the sex. DH thinks boy, I think girl!

I like Warwick for a boy, but I know people will say about it being a place name as is Devon. i also like Hunter, but I have a friend with a boy called Hunter.

I really like the name Etienne, which is apparently traditionally a boys name, said Eh-tee-n.

Still no girls names. Hmmm.

[goodnessgraciousgouda]

Personally I find it odd and a bit try hard for anyone to give their child a name from a particular country, if they have absolutely no link to that country.

However, Etienne is a lovely name.

[CarrotVan]

Morley is a suburb of Leeds so fits in with your place name theme...

Elise and Eloise seem to be getting quite popular round here

How about Elizabeth, Eleanor, Ellen, Eleri (Welsh name), Helena, Alice, Alexa, or Olwen (Welsh again) for a girl?

For a boy how about Justin, Ryan, Dylan, Connor, Cameron, Finn or Austin?

[Qwebec]

I really like Warwick. Also second CSLewis on the pronounciation of Etienne.

[SanityClause]

If you like names starting with E, what about Esther?

[sticklebrickstickle]

I have a think for E names so love Elspeth for a girl. Also like:

Estelle
Elodie
Eloise
Evelyne (Evie)
Emme
Eliza
Eden
Elise


Ettiene for a boy is gorgeous too.

[WishIWasWonderwoman]

Eloise is really nice. Do you like Erica or Ella?

Harbour! don't let your DH fill out the birth certificate!

[Topsy34]

Yes thats my exact worry with Harper, wishiwaswonderwoman, Ds thinks Harper sounds daft and Harbour would be a much better name

If it were his choice we would end up with bumble mud squelch sugarplum

Dont stop suggesting! I like Elise and Eloise is pretty too. I seem to be gravitating toward E names, especially with Elspeth in the mix!

I think we are looking for something not to abbreviate.

[marinacortina]

It's not very nice, though, is it. it's too much like harpy.

[LavenderLeigh]

I know Harper is a surname.
It's also a designation if you want to pick hairs.
However, it is popular as a forename too, so it is not solely a surname.
Morley is not commonly used as anything other than a surname or a brand of slippers.

[WishIWasWonderwoman]

I'm not sure why people thought you'd name a girl Etienne! You made it pretty clear in your original post that you'd thought of it for a boy and didn't even have any girls names.

I think it might be because a couple of weeks ago there was a poster considering it for their daughter and mn was horrified.


Elspeth is a name that's really grown on me. When someone says Harper I always think of David Beckham's daughter but I know that's not a universal thought and Harper Lee is probably a better association (even though it wasn't her real first name).

Morely I'm not keen on but it seems like it's not your favourite ever.

Do you like Briony, Elsie/Elise or Annalise?

I don't think you liked any of my earlier suggestion so I will stop making them now though!

And congratulations on having a baby.

[reuset]

Morley Morl (mawl) for short? And you'll find yourself constantly saying, "No, not Molly...Morley"

[Topsy34]

Morley sounds a little clumsy with our surname, i would say my least favourite from those three.

So many names are a surname.....

[marinacortina]

But Harper is a surname too. Harper Lee's full name is Nelle Harper Lee, the Harper is a family surname.

[pickwickcrocus]

I love it and wanted it for ds, but dp vetoed it unfortunately.

I know one little boy called Etienne and his nickname is Etty which is also pretty cute. His parents aren't French, personally I don't think that matters at all.

It's so much nicer than Stephen!

[LavenderLeigh]

Morley is a surname. It's kind of unattractive as a forename. I can't see it as a girls name at all, I'm afraid.
Harper and Elspeth are both lovely.

[Topsy34]

Crimey, lots of people getting worked up over it as a girls name....i didnt say i would use it for a girl.....

Our surname is 2 syllables, 6 letters and starts with F

I like a few girls names, none of which DH is so keen on. Elspeth, Harper and Morley.

[JoanofArcTempName]

Only know Etienne as a surname

[NoArmaniNoPunani]

Hunter is a great name and goes well with Devon.

[BertrandRussell]

Would you call a boy Stephanie or Rose? No? Then don't call a girl Etienne, then.

[LavenderLeigh]

Etienne is a boys name.

If you would call your son Arabella, then fair enough to call your daughter Etienne, I suppose.

But people seeing the name written down will automatically assume Etienne is a boy. Why would you want to put your child through that hassle, as well as thinking her parents didn't know they were giving their daughter a male name. there are lots of names that sound lovely but aren't suitable for girl babies. Like Chlamidia

[lolalotta]

I know a girl called Ettienne, I am aware traditionally its s boys name...

[MomWhereIsMy]

Etaine (Irish name) pronounced Eh-taine

[WishIWasWonderwoman]

Etienne is nice for a boy. Do you have a connection to France?

How about:

Mason
Logan
Daniel (too much with a Devon?)
Jacob
Nathaniel
Thomas
Andrew
David
George
James
Jason
Benjamin
Lucas

For girls,

Amelie/Amelia
Bridget
Julia/Julie/Juliet/Juliette
Anna/Anne
Sophie
Samantha
Rachel

I don't know if any of those suit you? Did you have any other names in the running at all when you had DC1? Or was it just Devon? How many syllables in your surname (if you don't mind sharing)?

[Topsy34]

Thanks Yarp, none are grabbing me!

I do like Harper, always been one of my favs, not DHs though, not sure he would budge on it.

Not so keen on Etain. Even with the slight differenc in pronunciation of Etienne, i like the look and way it sounds

[indieblack]

I know a toddler Etienne nn Eti. Lovely name.