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I don't like any girls' names :( she's 5 weeks.

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Designated · 25/05/2017 13:56

I honestly don't think I can use any. I don't like any. I'm always a bit 'meh' when I hear any suggested.

Grace is my absolute only 'maybe', but I'm still not keen Sad DH said he will use Gray as a NN and I'm so against that.

Maisy is a potential 'maybe', DH would use May as a NN and I'm more accepting of that.

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ElphabaStrop · 25/05/2017 15:10

Struggling to understand that there's not ONE girl's name you like. Did you expect/secretly hope for a boy?

Not having a dig, I just can't get my head round a nameless 5 week-old.

leghoul · 25/05/2017 15:11

Rose

leghoul · 25/05/2017 15:14

When my Dc was nameless, I think a huge part of the problem was that I disagreed with my then DP. He made everything so difficult and had strong preferences that I hated and vice versa, then when I chose a name he complained and said an ex girlfriend had the name and he'd have to tell her all about it, and so on. Obviously he was a grade A twunt but at the time I was young and felt pushed around by him, and others who had strong opinions. Really you need to take responsibility and make a decision that you are happy with.

hellomarshmallow · 25/05/2017 15:14

I always leave it up to the limit to name my babies! Make sure you book an appointment, though, so you can get in to register. Don't think they do anything if you're over the 6 weeks though.

There are some nice online bake searchers. I hate bounty, but there's is good.

How about finding a meaning you want and searching for names to match? Something that suits your baby's personality or nature.

hellomarshmallow · 25/05/2017 15:15

Or something to celebrate the month/weather/... about when she was born?

Zebrasinpyjamas · 25/05/2017 15:15

You won't use the nickname you expect to.

Make yourself write a short list. DH and I made ourselves choose a name from each letter of the alphabet. We then had vetoes over each other's lists and whittled it down.

Once you have two or three as a short list, try calling dd each name for an hour or two (ignore nicknames for now) and see if any feel natural.

I'd also add whatever you pick will grow in your affections as your child grows up as it becomes part of them.

PeppercornIsMime · 25/05/2017 15:16

I struggled to find a name for my DDs ...we have serenna (pronounced ser-ren-na) Phoebe and Polly. None of them had nicknames but they are now commonly known as Sen, pheebs and pol! Grin

samatamfabahaba · 25/05/2017 15:16

This doesn't help you at ALL but I'm exactly the same with girls names. Haven't had the baby yet and we don't know what it is but the ONLY girls name we like is Grace! How strange. Anyway, sorry, as you were.

Enidblyton1 · 25/05/2017 15:17

What do you call her at the moment? My friend called her baby 'kitten' which then eventually became Kitty on the birth certificate.
Are there any boys names you like?
Frederika - Freddie
Roberta - Bobby
Georgina - George

Take an old family name as inspiration - what were your great grannies called?

And lastly have you googled the national office of statistics girls names list? I can't believe you could go down 1000 girls names and not find one that you like.
Don't think too much about nicknames as these will evolve anyway.

CadnoDrwg · 25/05/2017 15:27

My 4yr old wanted to know why her name isn't Olivia

I know that doesn't specifically help with your Grace dilemma but sometimes kids have better ideas than grown ups Grin

Tinty · 25/05/2017 15:38

Astrid. I regularly get told off by my daughter for not calling her this. She doesn't like the name I did chose for her and when I told her that I considered Astrid, she was cross I didn't call her that. But she is a typical tween and if I had called her Astrid she probably wouldn't like that! Grin

RuthB4 · 25/05/2017 17:08

Lots of sympathy! I bet thr hormones and sleep deprivation isn't helping! Congratulations on your baby though!

You could try looking at the website Britishbabynames.com (or co.uk). I really enjoyed looking through those lists which are grouped by theme or inspiration. She also can help you name a child!

Some ideas from me:

Tessa
Ivy
Florence
Sarah
Kate
Esme
Hannah
Gemma
Lily
Lillian
Kiara
Freya
Verity
Millie
Nell
Poppy
Norah
Nina
Claire
Laura
Jessie

But actually I like Grace with the nn Gray and Maisy with the nn May. I also like to think about potential nns as it can put me off a name if i don't like (or cant think of) potential nns. Ignore the posters who criticize you for that! They're being unhelpful and there's nothing wrong with it! There is no right or wrong way to choose a name. I suspect you're putting heaps of pressure on yourself which is making it worse! Maybe give yourself a week off from thinking about it and you might find it easier to think clearly at the end of it.

CowParsleyNettle · 25/05/2017 17:11

DS nicknames change on a monthly basis so I wouldn't worry about, but both DH and I are from notoriously nicknamey families!

CheesyChristie · 25/05/2017 17:16

When we were having dc2 I wanted to call her Winifred nn Fred. As it turned out she had a willy so is Fred after all. I didn't like any girls names either.

FartnissEverbeans · 25/05/2017 17:35

Ignore BakerBear, there was no need for that response. Hmm

It's a big decision and you've done the right thing by waiting. Both names are really lovely. May is really lovely and underused as well I think.

Had you chosen any boys' names? That might give us an idea of your style.

auntym · 25/05/2017 17:38

Grace and tell your DH at this stage he isn't allowed to pick a nickname that's a deal breaker for you. You will be hormonal and everything will be seeming harder than it really is right now. You can't go wrong with Grace, it's classic, has a lovely meaning and doesn't require shortening given it's one syllable. I have one and it's still my favourite name many many years later. Good luck OP Smile

StiffyByng · 25/05/2017 17:42

Who are these posters who think struggling to find a name is some sort of moral failing??
To echo other posters, what do you call her in your head? I had a very weird few days after my daughter was born when I kept thinking of her as Libby (not her given name), so much that I wondered if I should change to that.

ArseyTussle · 25/05/2017 17:44

Right OP. I'm giving you first dibs on everything I will name my next hypothetical because I'm 46 DD.

Manon
Stella
Clementine
Pearl
Lois
Iris
Miranda
Seraphina (Sephy, obvs)
Margot
Saffron
Juno

Like any of them?

ArseyTussle · 25/05/2017 17:45

Oh, and Nina, of course.

user1490375610 · 25/05/2017 17:57

Genuinely curious, when talking to baby what do you call her at the minute?

Patriciathestripper1 · 25/05/2017 18:05

I like phillipa - philly - pippa Still sounds good when shortened.
Also Lucinda - lucy

leghoul · 25/05/2017 18:30

Agree go with what you call her now (even if you call her it in secret!) and I like Grace or Maisie - and Astrid ! While I had additional troubles in deciding on a name first time around, I believe you need to get to know them and see them before naming them anyway

calzone · 25/05/2017 18:32

I'm dying to know what her name will be......

Mrscog · 25/05/2017 18:37

I love the name Melody - I wanted to have a Melody Rose but ended up with 2 DS's to name instead :) (they're equally fab thouhg!)

foxychox · 25/05/2017 18:38

I love Gabriela shortened to Bree, does she look like a Bree?Smile

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