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Iris or Etta?

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Minihands · 13/09/2017 20:27

Iris or Etta? Reasons why welcomed.

Thanks so much all x

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Greenteandchives · 13/09/2017 20:29

Not keen on Etta, unless as a nn for Henrietta. It just sounds harsh and unfinished. Iris is lovely.

lostfrequencies · 13/09/2017 20:36

Iris

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ChocolateCrunch · 13/09/2017 20:47

Iris

RedPandaMama · 13/09/2017 20:49

I love Etta, I know quite a few 1-7 year olds called Iris but no Etta's.

Mo0517 · 13/09/2017 20:54

My Granny was called Eleanor but got Etta for short her whole life, love it x

BreakHerOffAKitKat · 13/09/2017 20:57

My DD is Etta - love it! We've not met another one yet

MrsPworkingmummy · 13/09/2017 21:00

Adore Etta. Reminds me of Etta James xx

PhatSlag · 13/09/2017 21:01

Iris

Goldensunnydays81 · 13/09/2017 21:01

Love Etta!

Winteriscomingneedmorewood · 13/09/2017 21:02

Love Iris but met a Hettie the other day. .

MammieBear · 13/09/2017 21:22

Iris as it's a complete name etta is OK if short for a longer name.

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Minihands · 13/09/2017 21:24

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KeiraH · 13/09/2017 21:36

Iris

That's the name we chose for our daughter due in December 😊

EmmyInTheSticks · 13/09/2017 21:39

Iris is classy. It also travels well and is used in lots of European languages.

Etta I like short for something - Henrietta is a great name.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 13/09/2017 21:45

❤️ Etta.
Juliette
Harriette

Mrsknackered · 13/09/2017 21:50

I really love both. Sorry not helpful at all.

Etta Iris is good though.

Summerisdone · 13/09/2017 22:28

I think both names are beautiful, but I've heard of 3 babies being named Iris in the last 12 months so I'd go for Etta instead.

WowserBowser · 13/09/2017 22:42

I really like both as well!

Sophronia · 13/09/2017 23:16

Iris

Applesandpears56 · 14/09/2017 02:15

Etta is a nn

Iris is lovely

Reppin · 14/09/2017 02:28

I know a lot of little gils called Iris, it has become pretty popular over the last few years. I only know one Etta, it is a fantastic, strong and cool name.

CakeRattleandRoll · 14/09/2017 04:57

Iris

Jooni · 14/09/2017 06:16

Etta. I hear of quite a few baby Irises and while it's a nice enough name, I don't really get the hype. It's very old-lady (which I know is cool atm) and a bit staid. Etta on the other hand is bright and funky, and I've only ever met 1.

NellWilsonsWhiteHair · 14/09/2017 06:19

I like both. Prefer Etta, and think it stands alone as a name perfectly well.

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