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Down to 2 girls names

64 replies

Somethingvague · 17/07/2020 07:06

Hi,

We have been struggling with girls names. I think we are currently down to a final two:

Jasmine

Wren

Although still don't feel 'set' on either of these. Which do you prefer? Or other suggestions?

I also like (but OH doesn't): Imogen, Matilda
He likes (but I don't): Harmony, Annabelle
Would probably rather avoid ie/y names as our son already has a name ending like this.

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Somethingvague · 17/07/2020 17:38

Haha, some interesting reactions to Wren! My gran was actually part of the wrens during the war, so I quite like that link. Jasmine seems to be doing better so far. Middle name would be a family name.

We had considered Isabella Wren previously, it was probably an early frontrunner, but have both gone off Isabella as a bit frilly and quite popular - plus OH dislikes the nickname Issy. I probably like it still more than he does. He is very against Imogen. We quite like Willow, but it makes us both think of the Warwick Davis film! I like Clara, but it's a bit plain. Picky I know, but open to any more suggestions. I also like Flora, but the butter link puts me off!

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NameChange30 · 17/07/2020 17:40

Isabella is frilly but Isabel / Isobel are not... the different spellings can put it people off, though.

FWIW I like Clara and don't think it's plain. I like strong, simple, elegant names - they suit women as well as little girls.

daisypond · 17/07/2020 18:10

Jasmine.
Wren is just silly.

17caterpillars1mouse · 17/07/2020 19:01

Love Jasmine. Wren feels a bit faddy

IggyAce · 18/07/2020 08:50

Another suggestion Francesca with possible nn of Frankie.

emilybrontescorsett · 18/07/2020 09:01

I've never heard of Wren but I really like it.
I'm not a fan of Jasmine I don't know why.
I like Annabelle but understand why you can't use it.
How about Wren Jasmine?

SidesteppinTheRona · 18/07/2020 10:10

Jasmine is beautiful - floral and exotic.

Wren is a little bit silly.

Happenchance · 18/07/2020 12:21

Hi OP, since you like Flora, what about Laura? Lucia is also really nice.

Enderline · 18/07/2020 12:30

I find Wren quite ugly and think it will date horribly.

Jasmine is perfect. Clara and Flora are lovely too.

Clara Jasmine?
Jasmine Flora?

ChachiChichi · 18/07/2020 13:03

I love Wren! My little girl is Renata but we call her Ren for short.

Atalune · 18/07/2020 13:10

Do you like Jaz as a nn? I don’t like how jasmine can be shortened so for that reason I don’t like it.

Wren is pretty.

What about
Margot- Nn Maggie?

daisypond · 18/07/2020 13:32

Why would anyone want to shorten Jasmine? You could have Mina maybe.

MayFayre · 18/07/2020 13:37

Jasmine, so long as you don’t mind it being shortened to Jaz.

What about Iris?

DramaAlpaca · 18/07/2020 13:48

Jasmine is lovely.

It sounds odd to me to use Wren as a name for a person.

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