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Last minute thoughts on the name, help us pick one!

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Veronic24 · 18/04/2019 10:54

Hi! I'm currently getting a bit doubtful about the name that I picked a while ago, and I need opinions. Feels like I've already been through a hundred names, but still can't find the perfect one.

Soooo, the name that I fell in love with a few weeks ago was Delia. And now I'm having my doubts, maybe I don't love it as much as I did before..? Recently saw a thread where the name Asha came up, and that sounds so lovely as well. What would you guys choose (for a girl)? Delia or Asha?

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Notonthestairs · 18/04/2019 10:57

I love Delia. It was on my list but didn't go well with our surname.

lordofthefries · 18/04/2019 10:58

I think Delia is beautiful, Asha seems like more of a boys name to me

daisypond · 18/04/2019 11:07

Delia. Asha just makes me think of the Game of Thrones character before anything else - unless you’re Indian.

Peachbubble · 18/04/2019 11:10

I'd choose Delia

HoraceCope · 18/04/2019 11:10

I like delia

DowntonCrabby · 18/04/2019 11:11

Delia is beautiful.

Zoeputthatdown · 18/04/2019 11:12

Delia.

WouldHAVEcouldHAVEshouldHAVE · 18/04/2019 12:00

Love Asha! So cool.
Delia makes me think of someone who would wear a matching skirt and cardigan.
Delilah is nicer.

DramaAlpaca · 18/04/2019 12:01

Of the two, I'd pick Delia.

ScrewyMcScrewup · 18/04/2019 12:04

Delia is horrible but Asha isn't much better.

Dobinette · 18/04/2019 12:04

Delia sounds a bit fuddy-duddy. Sorry!

chocolatelog · 18/04/2019 12:07

Not keen on delia prefer Delilah. I know a 26 year old asha I always thought it was her nn for Natasha but nope it's just asha. I like it though.

thegreylady · 18/04/2019 12:07

Dahlia (Dayleea) like the flower.
For me Delia is all about the cookery writer.

Flamingosnbears · 18/04/2019 12:33

Agree Dahlia would be the more popular choice now or even Cordelia...

Rosesaredead · 18/04/2019 14:04

Asha is a very common Indian name so it might be a bit odd if you don't have Indian heritage? I actually don't have a problem with people using names from other countries without a connection but I know some people do. I like Delia but prefer Celia x

HoraceCope · 18/04/2019 14:05

i like Delilah

SallyWD · 18/04/2019 14:53

Delia is lovely, so is Celia

OnlyFoolsnMothers · 18/04/2019 14:54

Delia- I know a male Asher

SallyWD · 18/04/2019 15:53

I also love Aysha, not Asha. I know a 35 year old Aysha. She's not Asian (I thought it sounded like an Indian name)

Ohhellothereladyface · 18/04/2019 15:56

Just throwing it out there - Delilah rather than Delia???

NutMeghan · 18/04/2019 19:49

Asha

pipsqueakthethird · 18/04/2019 21:24

Delia is nice.

Celia, Delilah, Dahlia, Cordelia, Cecilia also good options.

stellarfox · 18/04/2019 21:26

I like Delia but I would use Cordelia nn Delia!

Hanab · 18/04/2019 21:27

Which ever name sounds better with your surname 🤷🏻‍♀️

Sophronia · 18/04/2019 23:45

Delia

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