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Original poster

Short and sweet girls names wanted

74 replies

Phuquocdreams · 13/09/2019 14:41

My dh is one of those men with strong opinions but no suggestions when it comes to baby names!
So far when throwing suggestions at him, short ones with o and e seem to be doing best ie he likes Zoe (I’m not sure), Chloe (I think it’s a little too common) and Cleo (we both like this one). Anything else we might like? About the only other one I have on the list is Layla/Leila which I’m going to try to persuade him on again.
Names with French origin would be preferred but far from essential!
Thank you!

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LuckyMarmiteLover · 13/09/2019 18:26

Rose
Grace

mogtheexcellent · 13/09/2019 18:29

Bob
Kate

A bit of blackadder inspiration for you Grin

lottiegarbanzo · 13/09/2019 18:32

Nina (first thought, I see not)

I do love Cleo

Anouk
Manon
Cora

lottiegarbanzo · 13/09/2019 18:34

Lara
Laura (deserves a revival)

chipsandgin · 13/09/2019 18:34

I love Zoe and Cleo, I have a French friend with a Juno, love that name!

Snooks1971 · 13/09/2019 18:35

Pearl

notso · 13/09/2019 18:48

Meg
Kate
Emma
Tessa
Anna
Hanna

Not really a fan of Zoe but probably because of Ball and an obnoxious one in DC's school.

OneKeyAtATime · 13/09/2019 19:17

Lea?

Do you have French relatives ? Some of the French names that have been suggested would sound quite old fashioned ( not in a cute way) to French people.

cazza7777 · 13/09/2019 19:36

My little girl is called Emmy... haven't heard of many..love it..

Also like
Nia
Ava
Cara
Isla
Rose
Flowers

PreschoolYes · 13/09/2019 19:43

Cora
Esme
Fern
Penny
Nancy
Lyla
Eloisa
Leah
Hester
Zara
Edie
Esther
Lydia
Freya
Juilet
Olive
Imogen
Etta
Ella
Anna
Violet
Viola
Lucia
Joanie
Dinah
Lillian/lily
Hazel
Clare
Amie
Eliza

Original poster
Phuquocdreams · 13/09/2019 19:44

Like Juno but that’s also out! Onekey, would Bea/Beatrice be old-fashioned?

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cece · 13/09/2019 19:44

Faye

lottiegarbanzo · 13/09/2019 21:24

Beatrice is beautiful and slightly fashionable, in a niche way.

Isla is top ten very popular.

CuteOrangeElephant · 13/09/2019 21:26

Zelda?

ghislaine · 13/09/2019 21:29

Jane
Jean
Joan

RoseMartha · 13/09/2019 21:35

Elisa
Clair
Demi
Bella
Hope
Marie
Celia

BendyBusBuggy · 13/09/2019 21:53

Ruby

PoppingOneOutIn2020 · 13/09/2019 21:57

Darla
Rose
Luna
Audrey
Clarence
Peyton
Fleur
Florence
Vivienne.

Jarw · 13/09/2019 22:20

Lily
Rosie
Rose
Minnie
Billie
Aimee
Katie
Emme
Emma
Belle
Bella
Isabella
Ava
Eva
Evie
Lucy
Mya
Sienna
Ella
Ellie

aibutohavethisusername · 13/09/2019 22:27

Eloise

lottiegarbanzo · 13/09/2019 23:08

Zora

user1493494961 · 13/09/2019 23:53

Not keen on Layla/Leila or variations of (Lola/Lila). Cleo is nice.

Graymare · 14/09/2019 00:01

Tais

Firefly83 · 14/09/2019 00:20

I have a daughter Lucy, only 1 in a primary school of 180 pupils.

GigiIdid · 14/09/2019 00:20

Lita
Anais
Eleanor