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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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Ohlalala · 17/02/2016 20:19

Grace or Holly?

pieceofpurplesky · 17/02/2016 20:22

She looks like a Greta or a Jenny.

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Getit · 17/02/2016 20:45

Mabel

MadisonAvenue · 17/02/2016 20:51

She's lovely, she looks like a Martha to me Flowers

madmotherof2 · 17/02/2016 20:56

Matilda
Martha
Heidi
Harriet
Esme
Florence
Catherine

Unoriginalusername123 · 17/02/2016 21:00

What a beauty! Personally I think the name Gretchen is gorgeous (and that your husnand's right, it DOES suit her) but failing that I think she could be a:

Penelope (nickname Penny/Nell)
Philippa (nickname Pippa)
Georgina / Georgiana

I'm clearly feeling 'G' or 'P' for this little one! :-)

Augustwedding · 17/02/2016 21:07

Hannah
Molly
Jessica or
Grace

Congratulations she is gorgeous!

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LookingForANameForMyDD · 17/02/2016 21:11

Lovely suggestions! Thanks

I do love Grace!

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FoxFeatures · 17/02/2016 21:19

I think she is a Grace too.

So lovely to have a little one.

Allalonenow · 17/02/2016 21:21

Gretchen sounds very grumpy to me, she's not a Gretchen.

Heidi is fab, and has the Germanic background, but so much prettier than Gretchen.

Or what about Leonie or Saskia?

Ringadingdingdong22 · 17/02/2016 21:23

I think Grace would be a good alternative to Gretchen, which I'm not keen on.

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LookingForANameForMyDD · 17/02/2016 21:27

It doesn't need to be German, just found something unusual! Smile

Grace is nice, I normally hear it in the middle! I am really liking it

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5BlueHydrangea · 17/02/2016 21:30

Grace Eloise

5BlueHydrangea · 17/02/2016 21:30

Or Elizabeth

Artandco · 17/02/2016 21:34

Margot Eliza Grace

Greta Elizabeth

Rosa Margarita

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LookingForANameForMyDD · 17/02/2016 21:43

Grace Eloise is lovely

Grace Isabella is something we like too!

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magpie17 · 17/02/2016 21:57

I have been quite taken with 'Gretal' recently, but might be a bit too fairytailish!

What about Eliza? That's my current favourite for girls.

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LookingForANameForMyDD · 17/02/2016 21:59

Awh, Gretal is sweet! I like it!

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manicinsomniac · 18/02/2016 00:25

I really don't like Gretchen but Grace is lovely.

I think she looks like a baby, sorry - I have no idea how people can look at a baby (or anybody of any age really) and think they look like a particular name.

How about Giselle, Genevieve or Giovanna - more European G names but softer.

Out2pasture · 18/02/2016 00:40

a recent fave name is Paisley :)

Augustwedding · 18/02/2016 08:48

Grace Eloise is adorable!

Do let us know what you decide x

ABitAsleep · 18/02/2016 09:20

Georgia/Georgie
Harper
Millie
Dora
Eloise/Eloisa
Serena
Eliza
Gemma
Tazmin/Tamzin
Tyler/Taylor
Sienna
Catherine
Carrie/Cassie
Carly
Gabby/Gabrielle/Gabriella

unicornthong · 18/02/2016 15:42

I think she's either Grace Emily or Anna Grace.

Definitely a Grace in there somewhere!

StDogolphin · 18/02/2016 16:10

Imogen Grace
Greta Elizabeth
Harriet Matilda