Help!!! In desperate need of a girls name!

[Meghann32]

Hi!

I’m 38 weeks pregnant 🤰🏼 with a little girl and we’re really struggling with names 😩
We have two boys called Ralph and Jude so need something that will go with their names.
We really like Bonnie but someone I work with named her baby Bonnie today and now I really don’t feel like I can have it 😢
My son likes Mabel but other than that we’re stuck. Please help!! x

I'd go with Bonnie if you like it.

I like Bonnie too, I'd go with it and just send her a congratulations message and say that's the name you had decided on too just as a heads up to her.

Of course you can still use Bonnie. It's a colleague's child, not a relative's so it's fine.

I think Mabel goes better with your boys' names though.

Bonnie is lovely but I'd be worried she'd get teased if she wasn't.

Sadie, Miranda and Elspeth go well with your boys names.

I'd use Bonnie too.

Go with Bonnie. Cracking name.

If you 100% love Bonnie then have it.These are some that I think have a similar feel
Sadie
Dolly
Connie

Ralph & Jude are awesome names!!
How about:
Wren
Flora
Indie (India/Indiana)
Sylvie
Emme (Emmeline)
Nancy
Violet
Iris
Xx

Sorry but I think Bonnie is a dog's name.

I prefer Mabel.

Edith?
Flora?
Joy?

Agatha
Hattie
Polly
Willow
Frances
Kitty
Orla
Emmie
Renee

Thank you, Mabel seems very popular amongst family and friends. I’m just worried she might hate it as a teenager?!
I’ve never met one so it’s hard to say 🤔 x

Kitty
Amy
Annie
April
Delilah

@BeMorePacific

Ralph & Jude are awesome names!! How about: Wren Flora Indie (India/Indiana) Sylvie Emme (Emmeline) Nancy Violet Iris Xx

Thank you! 😘

Some lovely options xx

@sassysoul

I like Bonnie too, I'd go with it and just send her a congratulations message and say that's the name you had decided on too just as a heads up to her.

Luckily I told a few work colleagues that Bonnie was our first choice so a few have already messaged. I sent my congratulations but did make a joke of her stealing my name 🤣 x

Name her Bonnie if you want! unless your coworker is a close friend I don't think it's a big deal? you could make a light hearted comment to her saying "congrats! Love the name, we are actually planning to call our baby Bonnie too :)". I think most ppl would realize you chose it before learning of this new Bonnie. esp since you're due so soon!

Other names:
Rebecca
Annie
Lucy
Rosemary (Rosie)
Margret (maggie)

From previous suggestions I love Sylvie and Wren is cute.
How about:
Robyn (Bobbie or Robbie)
Hope
Jeanne
Lara
Joanie
Vivianne

I have a Jude who would have been a Mabel! I also have an Effie (Evelyn) and would call another girl Olive if I were to have one. If you love Bonnie then definitely use it! You might regret it if you don’t.

@birdy124

Name her Bonnie if you want! unless your coworker is a close friend I don't think it's a big deal? you could make a light hearted comment to her saying "congrats! Love the name, we are actually planning to call our baby Bonnie too :)". I think most ppl would realize you chose it before learning of this new Bonnie. esp since you're due so soon!

Other names:
Rebecca
Annie
Lucy
Rosemary (Rosie)
Margret (maggie)

I’ve only known her about 10 months and we’re not friendly (although she’s very nice!) Last time we discussed names we both have totally different options so we’ve obviously both arrived at Bonnie during lockdown and not discussed it! A few colleagues are aware and have messaged to say what an unfortunate coincidence it is so it’s not like I’m going to suddenly spring it on her x

@Cbeebiesrehab

I have a Jude who would have been a Mabel! I also have an Effie (Evelyn) and would call another girl Olive if I were to have one. If you love Bonnie then definitely use it! You might regret it if you don’t.

No way!! Great choice 😉 Mabel is definitely becoming more popular, my sons only 4 but he won’t accept anything else! I love Effie and Olive!! Olive’s been on our list for sometime x

I agree with the others, colleagues come and go, if you like the name than use it. However, I do have a soft spot for Violet. It's a lovely name

You’re colleagues so I really don’t think it matters. Go for the name you love otherwise you will regret it.

Another who says there is no reason why you can't use Bonnie.

This is a colleague, not a sister.

Definitely use Bonnie. Either of you might change jobs and never see each other again. Even if you don’t she’s only a work colleague not someone close. Tell her you’d already chosen it so she doesn’t think your copying. You’ll regret it if you don’t use it.

Yes agree about Bonnie. After my daughter was born someone in my social circle came rushing in saying that was her baby name, and I remember thinking why would you care? And now our daughters have the same name and it doesn't matter at all.

Thanks everyone for your advice 😊 I feel a lot better about things but also have some options 😘 xx