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Baby girl name?!

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Hiiheather1991 · 24/05/2019 15:43

I'm due to have a baby girl very soon and really struggling to settle on a name! Weve narrowed it down to Hailey/Hayley or Willow.
Willow is my favourite of the two but I'm very aware it's become quite popular! Hailey is pretty, more traditional and I dont know any baby Haileys at the minute.
Advice please?! Thank you! 😊😊

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BlueMerchant · 24/05/2019 15:51

Hayley is nice and like you say not too popular. Suits all ages imo.
Willow has been totally spoilt due to it's popularity and now carries a 'common' vibe.

Willowkoko · 24/05/2019 15:55

Hayley is better than Hailey imo... I know a lot of 30 something Hayleys, but could totally work for a baby now, similar to Halle, Harley etc

Purplelavenders · 24/05/2019 15:57

I also prefer Hailey to Willow.

freshstartnewme · 24/05/2019 15:58

Hayley but definitely with a Y not an I.

SnowdropFox · 24/05/2019 16:14

Hayley is lovely

taylorlynn · 24/05/2019 16:15

I don't think Willow is common at all to be honest! I only know one and she definitely isn't. I wasn't of the opinion it was that popular to be honest but what do I know 🤣 I really like it! What about Luna, Winter or River?

Smoliver · 24/05/2019 16:35

Both cute names, but I definitely prefer Hayley

fluffyblankets · 24/05/2019 17:07

I prefer Willow, its such a lovely and I don't think its at all common!
Hailey is cute too (prefer that spelling) but could get spelling problems and for some reason isn't as appealing to me....
if you're really torn, maybe you could wait until you meet your little one and see which she suits more?

Proseccofuelled · 24/05/2019 17:08

Love Willow !
Also love Halle - not keen on Haley

Crunchymum · 24/05/2019 17:54

I really like Willow.

Peachbubble · 24/05/2019 17:58

Prefer Willow

aibutohavethisusername · 24/05/2019 18:02

I love the name Willow.

itssquidstella · 24/05/2019 18:12

I like Hailey and Willow. Really dislike the Hayley spelling for some reason!

Aozora13 · 24/05/2019 18:13

I love Willow

SoftBlocks · 24/05/2019 18:14

Willow is nice.

Waterfallz · 24/05/2019 19:47

Willow!

sammylilac · 24/05/2019 19:50

Much prefer Willow, it's lovely. However (I know this sounds so mean) I know two little girls called Willow, one is extremely anti social and won't be a stones throw away from her Mum without crying. And the other one is so shy and reserved, you wouldn't know she was in a room.

Sophronia · 24/05/2019 21:59

Hayley is a bit dated, but it’s a nice name. Willow sounds better for a pet.

DramaAlpaca · 24/05/2019 22:02

I prefer the Hailey spelling, it's less dated than Hayley.

Willow is very pretty, but what if she wasn't, erm, willowy?

Shadow1234 · 24/05/2019 22:32

Love both names.
I prefer the Hailey spelling though

Tillygetsit · 24/05/2019 22:54

Hayley is pretty. I know 4 Willows under 5.

Tavannach · 24/05/2019 23:02

Hazel?

finallychangedmyusername · 24/05/2019 23:04

My vote goes to Hayley

iftruthbetold · 24/05/2019 23:16

I have to be honest, the first thing to pop into my head when I hear the name Hayley is Hayley Cropper

Watersnail · 24/05/2019 23:33

I like Hayley and think it's due a comeback.