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More added to the shortlist- rank your top 3

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DrCatherine · 25/02/2019 07:30

Thanks all for your responses on my other thread. I’ve added a few more names to the shortlist. Could you please rank your top 3?

Thank you

Camilla
Anna
Hannah
Lana
Lara

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BettyBe · 25/02/2019 18:34

Hannah
Lara
Anna

Sophronia · 25/02/2019 23:00

Anna
Lara
Hannah

DramaAlpaca · 25/02/2019 23:02

Anna
Lara
Camilla
Hannah
Lana

NuffSaidSam · 25/02/2019 23:02

Anna
Lara
Hannah

RayaJambalaya · 25/02/2019 23:39

None... But you obviously love Camilla.

MikeUniformMike · 26/02/2019 18:54

Camilla
Anna
Hannah
Lana
Lara

I like all of them, but I would probably not use Lana because it is spanish for wool I think.

The one I would use for a DD would be Anna.
Lara then Camilla.
Both are nice but what would they be shortened to - all names get shortened or lengthened.
Didn't pick Hannah because it is so similar to Anna.

calsovip · 26/02/2019 19:26

Anna
Hannah
Lara

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DrCatherine · 26/02/2019 19:58

Thank you everyone.

I think I’m a little put off Camilla now. I just tried to imagine introducing my baby daughter to a stranger...and I felt that perhaps I would cringe if they replied as “oh Camilla like Camilla Parker-Bowles?”.

Plus now I’m starting to think that perhaps Camilla is “too posh” and “pretentious”? Or am I making that up.

Edging towards Anna now...I love Annabelle but doesn’t go with dd1 of Isabella! Too many belles going on!

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NuffSaidSam · 26/02/2019 20:48

I definitely think Camilla Parker Bowlers when I Camilla. I don't think it's too posh, more too middle aged, it's the posh equivalent of Carol/Sharon/Moira/Diane/Julie. It's not old enough to be old lady chic, but not really a name I can imagine on anyone under 50!

PeppermintCactus · 26/02/2019 21:12

Camilla - Parker Bowles
Anna - only one I like!
Hannah - 80s/90s/ubiquitous
Lana - Lah-na or Lay-na?
Lara - Croft

RickOShay · 26/02/2019 22:36

Isabella and Anna sound lovely together.

shaggedthruahedgebackwards · 26/02/2019 22:37

Hannah
Camilla
Lara

NotMyUsualTopBilling · 26/02/2019 22:37

Hannah
Anna
Lara

starkid · 27/02/2019 09:57

Anna
Lara
Lana

Mmmhmmokdear · 27/02/2019 10:05

1 - Camilla - although this could become more popular fairly soon, as when the Queen dies, Camilla The Duchess of Cornwall will become Queen Consort, so the name will be more in the public eye. It might not bother you, but worth thinking about.

2 - Hannah. Just love it. A real down home uncomplicated name.

3 - Lara. Cool name.

Don't like Lana and Anna is boring.

Bloomini · 27/02/2019 14:30

Anna
Camilla
Lara

But a Camilla and Isabella is lovely!

MollyYouInDangerGirl · 27/02/2019 23:44

Lara would probably be my top choice. I don't like camilla really but really like camille. I don't think I'd use any of your others.

I used to quite like lana but read on other threads its anal backwards . I do really like lena/lina though!

Ribbonsonabox · 27/02/2019 23:51

Hannah
Lana
Camilla

123Flopsy · 28/02/2019 07:33

I only like Camilla and also the suggestion of Lena.

StellaRae · 28/02/2019 10:05

My top three:

Anna
Hannah
Lara

Just seen that DD is Isabella. I think Anna would be perfect.

Herewegoagain84 · 28/02/2019 12:59

Definitely Anna! We have one who is 22 months - haven't met any others and always getting compliments on it. It's so simple/elegant.

PlatypusLeague · 28/02/2019 13:37

Hannah
Anna
Camilla

Lena instead of Lana

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