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Girls names - looking for inspiration!

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Aozora13 · 06/05/2018 09:55

We have a boys name lined up from last time, but can’t decide on a name for a possible DD2.

I have a very boring first name, and DH has an even more boring surname, so I’m leaning towards something out of the top 10.

Currently on my list:
Juno
Petra
Hester
Luna
Vivenne
Mariam
Zelda
Robyn

But not 100% sold on any of them. DD1 is Astrid.

Inspire me!!

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userabcname · 06/05/2018 10:01

I know an Astrid with a sister called Antigone.
From your list I really like Vivienne - a beautiful name. I also like Zelda and Petra.
As for others, how about: Persephone, Lyra, Agnes, Ophelia

Kraggle · 06/05/2018 10:02

I love Juno, was on our list for dd2. Vivienne is also lovely.

ADishBestEatenCold · 06/05/2018 10:09

Go with another Norse name like Alva, Runa, Kari or Helle.

Trampire · 06/05/2018 10:13

Loving Hester and Miriam.

Trampire · 06/05/2018 10:14

Sorry Mariam

Frosty66612 · 06/05/2018 10:17

Vivienne is the nicest by far. Gorgeous name

Proudmummy2MA · 06/05/2018 10:22

Love the name Astrid, it's one of my favourite names!

From your list I like Robyn and Vienne. I know one Astrid who has a sister called Kara.

Proudmummy2MA · 06/05/2018 10:23

Vivenne even, silly autocorrect!

Justfred · 06/05/2018 10:27

Cleo
Zena
Callisto
Verity

saucepot8 · 06/05/2018 10:28

Mallory.
Laurel.

Justfred · 06/05/2018 10:28

Astrid and Cleo sounds awesome

Whatalovelymug · 06/05/2018 10:31

Love Hester.

Hebe.
Tabitha.

RoundaboutSnail · 06/05/2018 10:31

Hazel
Tabitha
Lena
Freya
Carlotta
Stella
Marianne
Kristin
Naomi
Olive
Linnea
Delilah
Susannah
Natalie
Alma
Rachel
Erica
Sofia

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Aozora13 · 06/05/2018 10:54

Thanks so much for all the suggestions (and reassuring me my taste isn’t completely terrible!). I especially like Helle, Hebe and Cleo.

What do people think about Morven or Isolde?

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Cosmoa · 06/05/2018 11:07

Don't like Isolde as it looks nicer than it sounds. And also sounds like 'I sold her' or 'Is Older'

How about... (a bunch of my suggestions are above already!)

Astraea
Phaedra
Cataleya (cat-ah-lay-ah)
Saskia
Koa
Marley
Kalea/Kaléa (ka-lee-ah/ka-lay-ah)
Sakura
Acacia
Cassia
Noa

Good luck choosing! It can be tough. I too have a boring/common first and last name so my little girl is getting something hardly anyone has heard of! Smile

DollyDayScream · 06/05/2018 11:12

Hester is lovely:

Naberes · 06/05/2018 11:12

Morven and Isolde are both awesome!

I especially like Morven as a sister to Astrid.

How do you feel about Merryn?

17caterpillars1mouse · 06/05/2018 11:54

Petra is lovely! I also really like Vivienne

cheshiremama89 · 06/05/2018 11:57

Fritha

pilates · 06/05/2018 12:08

Astrid and Mariam

IVflytrap · 06/05/2018 12:14

Lyra
Valerie
Vesper
Talia
Prisca
Leto
Talia
Athina
Eleni
Ianthe
Elowen
Kensa

Naberes · 06/05/2018 12:26

Or Greta?

AnyaMoondial · 06/05/2018 13:24

Absolutely love Zelda and Morven. How about Rosa or Annika. Or maybe Erika.

Graceface26 · 06/05/2018 13:32

Helle is super cute!! I love the Norse names

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Aozora13 · 06/05/2018 14:15

Some really cool names here, thanks everyone, am definitely feeling inspired!

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