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Fight over names.. Whose are better, mine or his? Juniper or Jane...

306 replies

CoralieConfused · 10/05/2017 15:20

Ok, my top 3 girls names:
Juniper
Evangeline
Lilias

DP's:
Jane
Violetta
Constance

Confused Compromise seems hard

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CoralieConfused · 10/05/2017 18:28

The pronunciation I'd go for would be Lilli-iss, I think

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CoralieConfused · 10/05/2017 18:28

I like Tanith!

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TheGirlOnTheLanding · 10/05/2017 18:33

I love Lilias but had an aunt of that name which sways me probably. She hated her name though as she said it rhymed with 'Silly-ass'. I pronounce it just like Lilian but with an s rather than an n.

I'm afraid I'm not keen on the others.

CoralieConfused · 10/05/2017 18:34

I pronounce it just like Lilian but with an s rather than an n. Exactly!

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VerySadInside · 10/05/2017 18:40

Im not keen on your names they make me think of plus size models, the type covered in tattoos in retro pin up styles. I can't remember the name of the company, they are well known.

Jane is the sweetest. And most unusual for a baby.

BackforGood · 10/05/2017 18:40

Only one I'd consider out of the original list would be Jane.
Possibly Constance at a push, as I quite like Connie (but would hate Con, and don't really like Constance). The later ones added / suggested don't get much better really.

CoralieConfused · 10/05/2017 18:41

Lindy Bop???

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Rockaby · 10/05/2017 18:55

Lillias really doesn't sound like Lillets! Sorry I misread and brought it up in the first place. Tbh I don't think Lillas / Lilas sounds anything like Lillets either, it's just 'hilarious' people who like to say it about DH's cousin.

29Palms · 10/05/2017 19:29

No, Rockaby, it was the sanitary towels that I was reminded of. They were called "Lilia" and were probably made by the same company as Lillets. I don't think they're around any more.

SuperBeagle · 10/05/2017 19:37

They're all completely awful with the exception of Jane which is just bland.

Rockaby · 10/05/2017 19:40

Ah, I see 29. Yes, that does sound quite like it. But hopefully nobody will have heard of them. I don't think I had.

CoralieConfused · 10/05/2017 19:41

They're all completely awful with the exception of Jane which is just bland.

Ah joy, I do love constructive input 🕺

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Squishedstrawberry4 · 10/05/2017 19:44

Love Violetta Clemency Clementine honour hebe sorrel.

Dislike juniper and jane.

Missb00 · 10/05/2017 19:45

Evangeline is pretty although now it's been replaced by January which isn't so nice. Not sure why you're surprised at the criticism though OP, you did ask for it by creating this thread.

Squishedstrawberry4 · 10/05/2017 19:47

Hazel

Squishedstrawberry4 · 10/05/2017 19:48

Heidi is similar to hebe

Squishedstrawberry4 · 10/05/2017 19:49

Hester

Squishedstrawberry4 · 10/05/2017 19:50

Hope

Squishedstrawberry4 · 10/05/2017 19:51

Juno

Dozer · 10/05/2017 19:52

Dislike all of them!

Squishedstrawberry4 · 10/05/2017 19:53

Juliet

spacecowboy99 · 10/05/2017 19:55

I will probably also be accused of being unhelpful, but I reckon if you are canvassing for opinions or people to come down on one side or the other I would agree with pp that both lists are pretty equally dreadful! I can't pick a favourite or worst. Jane does rather stand out from all the other names though.

fourpawswhite · 10/05/2017 19:55

Scottish here and the lillias gets pronounced Lilly ASS which is clearly not good.

Squishedstrawberry4 · 10/05/2017 19:56

Clarice

fourpawswhite · 10/05/2017 19:57

Love juniper though. But is there an old song Jennifer juniper, lives upon a hill....maybe I made that up