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Baby girl name help please!

32 replies

NorthernLassie21 · 18/08/2018 09:23

Our baby girl was born prematurely by emergency c/s 10 days ago and she doesn't have a name yet. I'm feeling the pressure with everyone asking but am not sure about my shortlist any more and can't agree on one with DH.

I like 2 syllable names ending with an 'a' or 'e' sound, we have Poppy and Theo already. Also like Greek names. I think she needs a strong name. Surname is one syllable starting with 'W'. On our shortlist are:
Alice - my Grandma's name (maybe good as a middle name?)
Juno - does 'o' ending work with Theo? Are we brave enough
Phoebe
Bonnie
Sylvie - DH's favourite
Gracie
Orla
Cassia
Ariel
Florence
Iris

I would really appreciate some thoughts on our list and/or new inspiration. Thanks!

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userabcname · 18/08/2018 09:30

Congratulations OP! I really like Juno, Sylvie and Florence although all your names are lovely. Probably my least favourite is Gracie.

Chocolatecake12 · 18/08/2018 09:38

Congratulations.
From your list Sylvie is nice. Probably my favourite and it goes well with your other children’s names.

clairehr · 18/08/2018 09:44

Lovely list. I would probably personally go for Phoebe Alice W.....

Poppy, Theo, and Phoebe sound cute together IMO.

Dollymixture22 · 18/08/2018 09:45

Isobel? Izzy for short

I have always loved Georgina

GreatDuckCookery6211 · 18/08/2018 09:55

With your other DC's names I like Florence, Alice and Cassia. Not keen on the others.

Congratulations on your new baby!

AnyaMoondial · 18/08/2018 09:56

Sylvie is brilliant.

How about Rosa?

bridgetreilly · 18/08/2018 09:57

Poppy, Theo and Sylvie is a lovely set of names.

I also really like Poppy, Theo and Iris.

Congratulations!

TracyBeakerSoYeah · 18/08/2018 10:01

Congratulations!
I love Orla & the meaning is golden princess.
Sylvie is lovely too & means from the forest.
I think Orla Sylvie (Sylvie as the middle name) sounds fab & goes well with Poppy & Theo.

Ginandplatonic · 18/08/2018 10:06

I love Sylvie and Poppy, Theo and Sylvie sounds great!

Petitpomme · 18/08/2018 10:08

Sylvie Alice W...is beautiful as is Juno Alice W...
Or go for both

Sylvie Juno W...
Juno Sylvie W...

Both are on my list too. I love Ariel but I think people won't be able to get past the little mermaid reference just yet.

Jammiebammie · 18/08/2018 10:11

Congratulations, I hope everything is going well.

What about Zoë? It’s Greek, 2 syllables and ends with an e sound (im biased though) Wink

I think Orla is my favourite from your list.

soloula · 18/08/2018 10:15

How about Lyra?

AdaColeman · 18/08/2018 10:16

Sylvie or Phoebe get my vote.

Not keen on Orla or Gracie, though Grace is pretty.

Pompom42 · 18/08/2018 10:27

I like Bonnie and Phoebe.

Ricekrispie22 · 18/08/2018 10:38

Maya
Demi
Gaia
Flora
Zara
Ava
Myra

itssquidstella · 18/08/2018 10:41

Congratulations OP!

Thoughts on your list:

Alice - as a middle name, probably, but it's lovely
Juno - it's nice but I'm not wild about it. I don't think it's that 'out there' anymore, tbh - I know of a few small Junos
Phoebe - nice
Bonnie - I HATE this name. Sorry, but I just can't stand it
Sylvie - This is my favourite too. Absolutely beautiful
Gracie - only as a nickname for Grace. A bit meh
Orla - meh
Cassia - love it!
Ariel - no definitely not
Florence - nice
Iris - lovely

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 18/08/2018 10:41

Orla.

BabloHoney · 18/08/2018 10:42

Congrats on your little girl!! Love love love Alice and Cassia x

MISHGS · 18/08/2018 11:03

Phoebe Alice sounds lovely.
I also love Orla but not sure it goes with Alice.

Bristolgal · 18/08/2018 11:46

I love your list!
Sylvie is beautiful! As is Alice and Florence.

I really dislike Juno and Ariel; and am not a huge fan of Bonnie or Cassia.

Gracie just seems dull now as it's everywhere! Same for Phoebe.

I think Sylvie Alice W_ is a beautiful and strong name!

Other ideas,
Briony
Erena (like Erin, but with the 'uh' sound on the end)
Zara

Congratulations Grin

DC2018 · 18/08/2018 13:21

I like Orla best but Iris is also lovely. Alice woild also br nice as a first name x

Aquamarine1029 · 18/08/2018 13:38

Flora
Reva

SuperstarDJ · 18/08/2018 13:54

Phoebe Alice or Cassia Iris get my vote.

Congrats Flowers

ReginaPhalange89 · 18/08/2018 16:27

I have a Phoebe so that always gets my vote , adore it!

Phoebe Alice sounds nice. I also like Bonnie and Florence from your list .

implantsandaDyson · 18/08/2018 17:24

Congratulations - hope you're both doing well Thanks
I love Sylvie - it's probably my favourite from your list. It's a good list Grin. I'm not as fussed on Bonnie but I much prefer Connie?. I don't like Orla - I find it dull and dated. Was very popular where I am when I was younger and I'm always a bit bemused by it's popularity on MN.

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