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Honest opinions on our shortlist please!

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AssumeItWasSomethingClever · 15/01/2019 16:39

We're due our first baby at the end of March and are struggling to chose a name. We don't know the sex so we will need a couple of choices for both.
Neither me nor DH have really found a name that has just clicked and I can't really imagine having a child with any of the names on our shortlist.
Please can I have your honest opinion on our very short shortlist and if you've got any suggestions, they'd be gratefully received!

Girls
Emilia - We both really like how this name sounds and looks written down.
Keira - I really like this name and is the only one I can kind of imagine using. DH thinks it's alright but it wouldn't be his first choice.
Isla - This is DH's favourite. I love how it sounds but not so much how it looks written down. I'm also concerned how common it is.
Megan - It just doesn't click with me for some reason.

Boys
George- The one we're most likely to go with. It's a classic and I don't think you can go wrong with it but is it a bit boring?
James - I can imagine a teenager and adult being named James but not so much a baby/child. Again, is it a bit boring? Never met a bad James though!
Charlie - We both love this name but I'm concerned if it's becoming a bit "chavvy". It's also DH's brothers name. We only see him a few times a year but not sure if it's a bit close.

My names that have been Vetoed.
Olivia- Promiscuous girl at DH's Uni
Heidi- He just gave me the... Hmm face.
Madelyn- Madeline McCann
Harry- There's going to be a lot this year according to DH due to the World Cup.

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WhatASmashingBlouse · 16/01/2019 22:11

Emilia - Beautiful! Good potential for nicknames too. Mimi, Mila, Lia, Emmie, Em etc
Keira - I really don't like this name. Can't think why I just don't.
Isla - ok. Very popular. She'll be 1 of 10 in her class.
Megan - meh. I know a Megan and she's a horrible woman.

George - Classic.
James - my favorite boys name. Would have used it myself but I married one instead.
Charlie - boring.

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