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Short sweet girl names

105 replies

DarlingLittleBabyName · 27/03/2019 17:52

hi everyone, new mum on mumsnet in a bit of a panic!
I need a girl name to go with my eldest's name, Ruby. i like short and sweet girl names. I really really like the name Emma but sounds a bit ridiculous with our last name.
please help me with some suggestions! Xx

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MumUnderTheMoon · 27/03/2019 21:17

Maggie is lovely.
I also like Tess/Tessa
Beth
Bess
Ivy
Kate
Kara/Cara
Bliss
Blythe

Stargirl90 · 27/03/2019 21:18

Congratulations! How about Lacie? Or Layla, or Bella?

Rtmhwales · 27/03/2019 21:21

Try out some names on her over a couple days! DS was born two months early and remained nameless for 23 shameful days until I settled on a name that wasn't even on my list, but I seemed to enjoy calling him.

I love Elsie. It's on my list for a baby if I have another one.

hurrythefuckupgeorge · 27/03/2019 21:22

Elsie is nice but if doesn't stick how about Emmy if that works better with surname than Emma

Hanab · 27/03/2019 21:22

Tia Tèa mia mya maya lou lilly ali beau dot dana eva gia ivy kira léa lia neve pia ruby sam sue sunny poppy daisy una wendy zoe sara pearl gemma jo kyra

csam · 27/03/2019 21:24

Why not a longer name, shortened.
Jessica but also Jess/Jessie
Charlotte - Charlie, Lottie
Elizabeth - lizzy, Betty, Beth

Btw I also love Elsie....congrats x

Girliefriendlikescake · 27/03/2019 21:31

Ella

Elsa

ijustdontunderstandher · 27/03/2019 21:34

Elsie is beautiful. If you aren’t 100% sure how about Pearl or Nora

PandaBlue · 27/03/2019 21:44

Congratulations! How about Lacie? Or Layla, or Bella?

Bella crossed my mind but paired with Ruby, Ruby and Bella, I instantly thought of Rubella.

ellesgirl · 27/03/2019 21:47

Just had my daughter 4 weeks ago, was very stuck between Elsie and Evie!

Absolutely LOVE the name Elsie!

Tillygetsit · 27/03/2019 22:44

Elsie Belle...how cute!

MsMustDoBetter · 27/03/2019 22:47

Annie
Anna
Ella
Emmie
Mari
Mara
Cara
Cora
Clara
Sally
Sylvie
Tansi

Aquamarine1029 · 28/03/2019 03:03

Cherry

I grew up with a lovely girl with that name, (she is still lovely!), and one of my favourite actresses is Cherry Jones. Absolutely love her.

TooTightJeans · 28/03/2019 03:14

Elsie is lovely. Perfect with ruby.

MercyBodle · 28/03/2019 03:45

Elsie is lovely and works very well for Ruby's sister.

lms2017 · 28/03/2019 06:11

How about precious stones like ruby is ?

Amber
Esme (ez-may) stones esmeralda.
Jade
Coral
Others ....
Rose (rosie)
Daisy
Mia
Mya
Sienna
Grace
Clara
Flo (florence)
Roxy
Peppa
Phoebe
Evelyn

EngagedAgain · 28/03/2019 07:09

Kara or Faye.

EngagedAgain · 28/03/2019 07:52

I really like Ruby, sorry no ideas for another name, but as pp said there is no rush. Maybe wait and see what seems to suit her.

Flamingosnbears · 28/03/2019 07:55

Alisa
Dulcie
Zelie

EngagedAgain · 28/03/2019 07:59

Sorry forgot I'd posted earlier, I see I suggested Kara or Faye!

Bumblebeesmum · 28/03/2019 09:14

Elsie is lovely as long as you don’t mind it being close to Frozen

Eloise is another you might like

Twelve8Ts · 28/03/2019 12:10

Elise / Elyse
Holly
Edie
Ella
Liv
Sadie
Lyla / Lila
Pia
Tilly
Eden
Flora

irecitethegruffaloinmydreams · 28/03/2019 12:16

Juno
Daisy
Cleo
Anna
Flora
Ginger
Luna
Tilly

DarlingLittleBabyName · 28/03/2019 17:33

All the suggestions are wonderful thank you everyone for taking time to post suggestions! My fav is still Elsie although I did love some other names too x

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