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Baby girl a sister for Elspeth

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pinkcarpet · 06/05/2018 19:30

DD2 was born yesterday but has no name yet.

So far we’re considering the following
Isobel
Michaela
Serena

Middle name will be Ruth. I also like Agatha but our surname sounds a bit like Christie so we ruled that out.

DH likes Michaela best but I prefer Isobel. Am I just asking for a lifetime of spelling variations? Is Michaela unspeakably naff? Help!!!!

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pinkcarpet · 07/05/2018 11:11

I’ve just looked up Marsaili as that’s one I’ve not heard before.

Would you pronounce it Mar sa lie or Mar sail ie?

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flybabyfly · 07/05/2018 11:35

I love Marsaili! I’ve understood that it’s pronounced MAR-sa-lie... I may be wrong though as I know none

seb1 · 07/05/2018 13:00

Elspeth & Eilidh go well together

blairsey · 07/05/2018 15:00

Love the name Serena. It is so pretty and elegant, but not too frilly. Also like Arabella. Not a fan of Isobel or Michaela though to be honest.

Movablefeast · 07/05/2018 15:03

Serena is lovely and not overused like Isobel. Michaela can be shortened to Kayla which puts me off and Mickie as a nn doesn't seem to go eith Elspeth.

IVflytrap · 07/05/2018 15:24

I believe Marsaili is usually Mar-sa-lee but admittedly I don't actually know anyone in real life with the name! It is lovely, though. Apparently it's either the Gaelic version of Margery or Marcella.

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pinkcarpet · 07/05/2018 21:17

So DH and I have been trying all day to figure this out and after finally getting baby and DD1 to sleep at the same time we’ve decided against a lot but still not found ‘the one’

So I’ve gone back to the drawing board and come up with... Margot Ruth which I love. Thoughts on Margo vs Margot please??

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SmilingButClueless · 07/05/2018 21:19

Love the Margot spelling. Not so keen on Margo - it looks slightly “incomplete”

AnyaMoondial · 07/05/2018 21:27

Margot is beautiful. Margo looks a bit wrong to me.

Sharonthetotallyinsane · 07/05/2018 21:34

Margot is lovely.

Scottishgirl85 · 07/05/2018 21:43

My sister is margot, please spell it with the t if you use it! She didn't like her name at school but loves it now as an adult.

ILoveBulldogs · 07/05/2018 21:54

Margot 😊

Beautiful and and goes perfectly with Elspeth x

flybabyfly · 07/05/2018 21:54

Margot Ruth is lovely OP.

ABitOTT · 07/05/2018 22:39

Ruth for the mn is beautiful but one of those names I absolutely dislike is Margot. That said, it really doesn't matter what I think as it's you that needs to love the name & you'll always find some people who do not agree with your choice.

Congrats on your second child & I'm sure you'll pick a fabulous name. (Though I may not like it!😂

WhiteHairReally · 07/05/2018 22:49

Romola

Sophronia · 07/05/2018 22:52

Margot Ruth is lovely

Findingdotty · 07/05/2018 23:00

Vivian

NancyJoan · 07/05/2018 23:05

Love Margot. Also Marcie, and Marnie.

CheeseCrumpet · 07/05/2018 23:33

Sorry I've name changed for this but please don't call her Michaela. It's my name, it's shit. I used it professionally because the nicknames were even worse.. but as a Michaela... no. Not even a little bit. I hate my name.

Mycatiskillingme · 07/05/2018 23:44

I like Elspeth with Abigail, Beatrix, Felicity,Gabrielle and Octavia

LeonoraFlorence · 10/05/2018 11:51

Blythe?

LeonoraFlorence · 10/05/2018 11:52

I like Marnie too.

17caterpillars1mouse · 10/05/2018 12:07

I love Isobel it's DD's middle name.

Just out of interest OP what reaction have you received to Elspeth. It's my top contender of DC2 is a girl. What nickname to you use of any?

starkid · 10/05/2018 13:29

After seeing your update, Margot Ruth is gorgeous :)

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