What do you think of my girls’ shortlist?

[PastaBolognaise]

Dorothea
Matilda
Tabitha
Juno
Marigold (nn Goldie)
Aster
Aphra
Ivy
Ione
Olive

I like most of those
Matilda
Tabitha
Marigold
Ivy
Olive

A few of those were on my list 9 years ago when I was pregnant with my daughter.

Primrose would go well with that list.

Ivy, Olive and Matilda are beautiful. The others, not so much.

Well you clearly have the best taste in your family, plus you're the one actually growing the child in your body, so you should get to choose! Dorothea it is!

(And seriously, your DDs shouldn't really get a vote. They might have their own chance when they're adults. Plus there are always pets/dolls/cuddly toys to name!)

If you really want Dorothea choose Dorothea - who cares what a random selection of internet users think, she’s your baby.

I like Matilda and Tabitha. Not the rest

I have a family member named Aster, it’s not to my taste but pretty enough.

I like Tabitha and Marigold but Dorothea is the favourite for me!

Esther is much nicer.

Dorothea is cool. People in MN not being keen is a good omen, in my opinion. Do you like all the shortenings?
D / Dee / Deedee
Dorrie
Thea

I really like Juno, Olive and Aster. To me they are all quite strong and not too girly with nature connotations.

I’m afraid I’m not fond of Dorothea but if you love it then use it. It is you that will be using the name.

Don't like Dorothea but do like Dorothy and Thea
Matilda I love
Tabitha is a cats name
Juno is the pregnant teenager from the movie, can't get past it sorry
Marigold (nn Goldie) sounds like a middle aged chain smoker (sorry!)
Aster sounds like Astrid and pasta mixed together. I like Ester and Astrid though.
Aphra? I might prefer Aphrodite
Ivy i love
I wish I could have another baby just to name her Ione. Love love love this.
Olive is nice too

Dorothea - love it, I wanted it for dds middle name but had to compromise on Dorothy instead

Matilda - I like it as a middle name, but it's way too popular in my area for me. I know loads under 5

Tabitha - one Matilda I know has a sister called Tabitha :) I'm not a fan personally, it reminds me of cats (as does Felix). I do love Talitha though which obviously is very similar, nn Tallie

Juno - seems faddy to me

Marigold (nn Goldie) - love Marigold. Not so keen on Goldie. Would you consider Gloria? Or Gloriana? I feel they have the same vibe

Aster - not a fan

Aphra - never heard of it but not a fan

Ivy - pretty but I'm hearing it more and more

Ione - prefer Iona. Ione looks a bit incomplete. Joan as a similar style?

Olive - love it. It would be a contender if I had another girl

Dorothea - it's ok and I like your link to the name so think it's a lovely choice
Matilda - I like it but theres something harsh sounding about the t sound
Tabitha - cat name
Juno - like it
Marigold (nn Goldie) - dont like it
Aster - like it
Aphra - its ok
Ivy - not keen
Ione - nope
Olive - no

I live Dorothea , Matilda and Tabitha. The link with your mother makes Dorothea perfect for me .