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what name suits my DD?

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LookingForANameForMyDD · 17/02/2016 18:10

Hi there, I'm on my mums account!! Must get my own my unfortunately wouldn't use it much I don't think Sad

But for the life of me have no idea what name suits my little one. My husband likes the name Gretchen, opinions? I think it sounds a little troll-y??? As in the creature! Grin it's growing on me though, but does it suit her?

We need names asap ThanksThanksThanks

what name suits my DD?
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TrinityForce · 17/02/2016 18:14

If you like Gretchen, name her Gretchen :)

She's lovely, congratulations.

She looks like a little Macy to me, but Gretchen suits too!

Mrsfrumble · 17/02/2016 18:15

Awww, congratulations! She's lovely.

Personally I really like Gretchen. Or how about Greta, which is a little softer sounding?

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 17/02/2016 18:23

She looks like a Jennifer or a Rebecca to me,
She's a dear little thing.

BellaVida · 17/02/2016 18:27

She's beautiful!

Gretchen seems a bit harsh to me. If you need a German connection:
Lena
Matilda
Miriam
Johanna
Karlotta
Selina
Mara

Or what about these:
Rosemary
Melody
Jasmine
Florence
Alexia
Rosalind
Esmeralda
Penelope

DinosaursRoar · 17/02/2016 18:43

Congratulations!

IMO - children 'grow' into their names, however if you want a 'grown up serious' name (which Gretchen sounds like!), other options I like include:

Penelope
Miriam
Miranda
Agatha
Helena
Faith
Rebecca
Elodie
Beth
Lauren

DinosaursRoar · 17/02/2016 18:44

BTW - if you like Gretchen, go with Gretchen. (Unless your surname starts with a G).

Artandco · 17/02/2016 18:45

I love Gretal or Greta.

Mummamayhem · 17/02/2016 18:46

Greta is nice as said above. I thought bethany when I saw that cute little face :-)

msindesisive1 · 17/02/2016 18:50

Awww congratulations Flowers what a cutie!!
Eloise she could be

BeautyIsTruth · 17/02/2016 18:52

I think she looks like a Matilda. I don't think Gretchen suits her.

Floggingmolly · 17/02/2016 18:54

She's beautiful. Don't call her Gretchen...

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LookingForANameForMyDD · 17/02/2016 18:55

Thanks for the suggestions

Okay, she isn't a Gretchen Grin

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thebiscuitindustry · 17/02/2016 18:57

I prefer Greta to Gretchen.

Megan
Lucy
Bethany
Zoe
Georgia
Seren
Coralie
Julia
Alexandra
Elizabeth
Hannah

IoraRua · 17/02/2016 18:59

I do agree with pps that Gretchen is very harsh sounding.
Heidi or Maren?

bakeoffcake · 17/02/2016 19:02

She's georgous.

I think she looks like a Polly.

Gracey79 · 17/02/2016 19:02

Grace Wink
Georgina (Georgie)
Natalia
Phillipa

OneMagnumisneverenough · 17/02/2016 19:04

Marissa
Meredith
Amarys
Louisa

She is beautiful - congratulations! Flowers

sugarplumfairy28 · 17/02/2016 19:10

I think she 'looks' like a Matilda to me.

kimlo · 17/02/2016 19:14

She loks like a Piper to me

HerbieRidesAgain · 17/02/2016 19:37

Congratulations Flowers

Matilda
Martha
Grace
Imogen
Isla

PunkAssMoFo · 17/02/2016 19:52

She looks like a Marnie.

Congratulations!

KaraokeQueenOfTheNorth · 17/02/2016 19:54

I think she is a Vanessa /Nessie :)

OhYouLuckyDuck · 17/02/2016 19:56

Gretchen is a gorgeous name, go for it.

cornishglos · 17/02/2016 20:10

Jessica

Nobodyspecialanymore · 17/02/2016 20:12

Gretchen is gorgeous! She is a dear little thing! Congratulations!

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