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I am finally losing it aren’t I???

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Blutterflies · 10/12/2019 21:33

Hi, I am not new to MN but have set up new account
I think my hormones are getting the better of me.

I have 3 other children 7,6 and 5. Traditional names but not twee or vintage . Think Grace etc
Have just found out I’m pg with very unexpected Baby number 4 (5y gap. Eeeek)
It feels like my first pregnancy all over again. It’s very early days but all I can think of is this baby. It’s consuming me !! I’m set on it being a girl even though it probably barely has genitalia yet :-)

Anyway, my mother is called Tina which I am not keen on but would like to nod to her in the name if it’s a girl so was thinking Tiana thoughts on that name please?
I am also seriously considering the name Navy for a girl as it’s small, cute and different. Am I nuts??
Also am slightly falling in love with Noa/ Noah for a girl which I also feel slightly bonkers for liking.
The only other names I really like are
Edie
Yvette
Tyra (banks will be old hat in 10/15y, no?)
Fiona
Tess

I can’t call a baby Navy can I??
Or Noa??
Speak some sense to a ravenous, over emotional 4th timer please

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pallisers · 10/12/2019 23:09

I know a Ticiana. (pronounced Tee-cee-ana). I think it is of Portugese origin. it sounds nice.

I really like Noa and Tess.

Staffori · 10/12/2019 23:14

Edie is lovely, Fiona is nice. Noa sounds odd for a girl but I like Noemi and Naomi. The rest are not my taste and Navy reminds me of navy blue knickers.

Letthemysterybe · 10/12/2019 23:14

Also as there is a 5y gap I presume little Navy will want a playmate

You’re unexpectedly pregnant with number 4 , and already thinking about having a number 5??? Definitely losing it OP!!

Dinosaursdontgrowontrees · 10/12/2019 23:15

I came across twins a while back called Navy and Skye. The mum was really nice but kept going on about wanting another set of twins so she could call them ruby and scarlet. Confused
Anyway..
I really like Noa! Very cool name!
Congratulations op!

doodoodoodoodoolittlelulu · 10/12/2019 23:19

Tiana is lovely.

Cherrysherbet · 10/12/2019 23:21

I quite like Navy.....how about Blue for a middle name? 😁

pickleface · 10/12/2019 23:42

I think noa is beautiful

BreakfastAtSquiffanys · 11/12/2019 01:06

Viola or Violet?
(why are some colours acceptable but not others?)

FenellaMaxwell · 11/12/2019 06:44

You can’t name a child Navy! She’ll get awful comments but having lots of sailors in her.

diddlediddle · 11/12/2019 08:31

Tess/ tessa and Noa are ok. Others are bonkers.

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Blutterflies · 11/12/2019 08:37

Sailors in her..... poor thing!!
Thank you for showing me sense. I bet I’ll end up calling her Isabel when she’s born and being done with it. And I’ll look back and laugh that I wanted to use such a silly name 😂

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user1493494961 · 11/12/2019 09:10

I like Isabel (lots of different spellings though!)

ilovetinsel · 11/12/2019 10:25

Blue Ivy?
A la Beyonce

elderlee · 11/12/2019 12:37

I love Edie and Tess and I actually think Noa(h) is lovely for a girl - went to school with a female Noa and I have always loved the name but it has already been vetoed long before even thinking about getting pregnant :( but still love it!

MikeUniformMike · 11/12/2019 12:50

Tiana - ch*y
Navy . Am I nuts?? - 'Fraid so
Noa/ Noah - No
Edie - ok, not my taste
Yvette - ok
Tyra - ok
Fiona - nice
Tess - lovely

I can’t call a baby Navy can I?? - you can, but it's a bit unusual
Or Noa?? - you can, but I just see No.

Favourite is Tess but not if your surname is Tickle.

justilou1 · 11/12/2019 12:58

LOVE Edie, hate Noa because of the kid next door who is a thieving little bully with shithead parents who are exactly the same.... (venting!) Tiana reminds me of the Princess and the Frog. Cute movie, but not my fave Disney Movie. Navy isn’t great, but who am I to judge, I love Grey for a name!

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Blutterflies · 11/12/2019 15:32

Wondered how long it would be before someone dropped the C bomb!
Sorry you have such crap neighbours @justilou1 sometimes a name is forever tainted by shits and idiots.

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Blutterflies · 11/12/2019 15:43

I am still on the fence with Tiana even though some think it’s chavvy, I’m looking at you @MikeUniformMike
I’m now considering Bettina, with a view to calling her Bess. Scratches the Tess itch and includes Tina.
It sounds particularly abrasive to my ear to be honest but would never be used in full and gives her options as she is older.
It’s a vile name though right?

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Cbeebiesrehab · 11/12/2019 16:24

I like Noa...and I actually don’t hate NavyBlush I prefer it to a lot of more traditional names out there.

Cbeebiesrehab · 11/12/2019 16:25

Of the*

Cbeebiesrehab · 11/12/2019 16:26

Bettina is not goodConfused (in my humble opinion)

ldnstb123 · 11/12/2019 16:33

I actually think Navy is a pretty name and sounds nice weirdly

Mayvis · 11/12/2019 16:37

If you like the 'v' sound and slightly out there names, what about Loveday?

Mayvis · 11/12/2019 16:39

Or Yvonne?

LucyLocketss · 11/12/2019 16:41

I hope you have a boy Confused

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