Quick poll: Nell or Ramona?

[Winterfield]

Which do you prefer and why?

Neither, but Nell rather than Ramona.

Nell doesn’t sound like a full name to me, just like Elle.

So, Ramona. A Ramona would be cool by default.

I doubt either name would become too popular but I by far prefer Nell.
(I do have a 9 month old Nell )

Ramona

Definitely Nell! I've always loved it.

Ramona sounds harsh to me.

Ramona all the way - for that much loved Quimby girl, and for the Bob Dylan song!

Nell

Nell.

It would usually be sort for something wouldn't it?

Ramona sounds very much like 'remoaner' i.e. remain voter moaning at the referendum result. That reference may not last but 'moaner' does. I recall a book from childhood called 'Ramona the Pest' too. Even Romana is nicer, as the 'ah' sound is nicer than the 'oan' one.

Romilly is much nicer.

Both cool AF, OP, well done!

Nell is cool and quirky and friendly-sounding and has a whiff of history about it.

Ramona brings to mind a wild gypsy-girl, romance, strength and Throwing Muses.

Fab names!

Ramona

Ramona- I hate the name nell. Reminds me of chavvy Welsh types and don't think it's a nice name for a baby at all

Nell is lovely.

I find Ramona a bit dated and harsh sounding. Also not keen on the moan-a part. Sounds like moaner in a non-rhotic accent.

Nell.

Ramona. Nell is very scullery maid imo.

Ramona definitely. I tenner books from my childhood invoking a Ramona and some dragons or something.

Ramona. Nell is ok but Nellie isn't.

Nell, but more so if it was short for Helen/Eleanor/Helena, Ellen, etc, etc.
I don't like Ramona at all.

Ramona by the Bachelors ! Stone Agen

I prefer Nell but really wouldn’t use it as a full name.

There are so many lovely names you can shorten to Nell and I think it would be good to give your daughter the option of being a Helena, or an Eleanor, or an Ellen, or a Penelope if she wants.

Nell on its own is just a bit too short and simple, and she will always get people asking her what it’s short for.

“Ramona sounds very much like 'remoaner' i.e. remain voter moaning at the referendum result.”

Well I am a proud remoaner so maybe I should consider this name if I have a girl.

Brexitia also sounds good for a girl... a bit like Beatrix and Boadicea

Another vote for Ramona. I loved the Ramona Quimby books. I think I picture a Ramona having dark hair and Nell being fair haired.

Nell. Definitely nell.

Ramona, unusual, cute and a bit quirky.

I do like Nell too, but you can't just give Nell as the name on the birth certificate, it's incomplete. Nice as a nickname though, probably for Helen/Helena or Eleanor. I actually prefer these to Ramona.

Nell for me , just says its gotta bee;).