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Top girls names putting me off all list

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user25017 · 02/07/2018 20:01

I’m due in 2 weeks and have wanted a name for Dd not completely out there but just something that isn’t overly popular. Myself and dp have had a hard time agreeing on names but between us have a short list and agree to see when baby comes what we think. After reading the most popular names the majority we like is on there and I just didn’t want her having the same name as a lot of her friends etc. Names that are on dp and my list are - Ella, Harper, Maya, Indie, Elle, Amelia.

Has anyone any suggestions or think maybe these aren’t as popular? I live in Scotland and tbh don’t know any Harpers or Elle, 1 Indie, 1 Maya and I’m a teacher so maybe it isn’t as popular around here.

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Lilajuvel · 05/07/2018 11:03

Ella/Amelia/Maya are the most popular I have heard around from your list.

I actually haven't met a Harper or an Indie.

Elllicam · 05/07/2018 11:07

We are in the west of Scotland and I know a lot of little Ella/Ellie/Maya/Mia/Mya’s. I also know one Harper and 2 Amelia’s under 5. I’ve never met an Indie.

MrsClutterworth · 05/07/2018 11:13

I always thought Delta was a lovely name. And Darcey/Darcy or however you spell it lol!

RedBlu · 05/07/2018 11:33

The problem I have found, is we spent ages finding a nice girls name that wasn't in the top 100.

Now my pregnant colleague at work is expecting a girl and guess what name is top of her list?!

I would just got for whatever you like the most!

MikeUniformMike · 05/07/2018 11:45

Could you use a Scottish name? There are some very pretty ones. Something like Ailidh?

justanothersugar · 05/07/2018 16:20

Best of luck for the coming weeks! What about Amelie if you like Amelia?

Downeyhouse · 05/07/2018 16:25

How about Amelie instead of Amelia?

Indie is cute. Never met one of heard it before. How about using India on her birth certificate and then calling her Indie.
Just worried Indie may be a bit cutesy on a grown woman.

Clara is also unusual and pretty.

flowerbombVR · 05/07/2018 20:19

My list was similar to yours and I felt exactly like you did in terms of popularity.
We stalled on Lyla and both loved it. Our Lyla is as amazing as her name ! Never met another 1. In Scotland and everyone we meet likes her name.

user25017 · 09/07/2018 00:29

Love Darcy and Lyla! Considering Aria although know this is quite popular too

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BrutusMcDogface · 09/07/2018 06:16

I like indie but would have it as a nickname for indigo Smile

I love all of your other choices! Grin

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