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Please could you help to name our baby?

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Bubblebox · 12/09/2020 21:27

Dc2 is due in November and we have no names on the list. Not a single one.
We don’t know the sex of the baby so would love suggestions for both.

I work with children and have a huge family which is not helping as it knocks lots out of the running. DH is clueless.

  • Dd1 has a classic name that was uncommon when we named her but has risen in popularity. I seem to like classic girls names.
  • I would prefer less popular but recognisable.
  • I seem to be drawn to biblical boys names but am open to ideas. Again, prefer underused but not too out there.
  • Any name must have good nickname options. I know that mumsnet is often against preplanning this but every name gets shortened in my family and I want to make sure that it is to something that I like.
  • surname is Evan so needs to go with that.

I know that I sound really awkward and probably am but any ideas would be appreciated. Smile

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IncludeWomenInTheSequel · 16/09/2020 16:58

Ephraim (Eph)

I bloody love that name but combined with DD's name they would have sounded like a tiny old Jewish couple Grin

Thneedville · 16/09/2020 17:05

I wanted to say Genevieve until I saw your surname. Sadly I think too much of a mouthful.

Mariella
Margot
Romilly
Susannah
Suki
Thalia

Can’t think of any boys names to add!

Thneedville · 16/09/2020 17:06

Ooo yes Atticus is fantastic

Janus · 16/09/2020 17:12

I love Atticus, I wanted it for my son’s middle name, my husband wanted something else, he now has no middle name 😂

Disfordarkchocolate · 16/09/2020 17:14

Miranda and Andrew. Job done.

wuickquestion · 16/09/2020 21:38

Henry
Alice

I was going to suggest Ezra but I don't know if Ezra Evan is really cool or just too much Grin

Anna ? Annabel

Thomas is nice, classic.

Bubblebox · 17/09/2020 20:39

If only it was that easy @Disfordarkchocolate. I’m afraid that neither of those are a go. uncle knobhead and friends loony ex

I do love Atticus but it’s just not us at all. I feel like it’s too cool for us.

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Bubblebox · 17/09/2020 20:41

@wuickquestion I like Alice but again it’s a close family members name.
That’s the problem with being one of 5 siblings and marrying someone who is one of 6.

Thomas could be a contender for middle name but can’t be the first again because of family.

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MrsPandigital · 17/09/2020 20:42

Felicity Smile

Words · 17/09/2020 21:46

Imogen
Felicity
Francesca

Christopher
Johnathan

Words · 17/09/2020 21:47

Jonathan oops Blush

Sk1nnyB1tch · 17/09/2020 22:03

Laurel (Laurie)
Tamsin (Tammy)
Constance (Connie)
Sarah (Sally)

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Cam2020 · 17/09/2020 22:40

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LittleTiger007 · 18/09/2020 08:15

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Nathaniel (Nat, Nate)
Florence (Flo, Floss, Florrie, Ren)
Honeysuckle (Honey)

Bubblebox · 23/09/2020 18:00

I didn’t realise that there had been more replies. Thank you so much for the ideas.
I do like Evangeline but I wonder whether it’s a bit ‘much’.
Florence and Constance are also nice but not quite right.

Naming this baby is proving really difficult. DH doesn’t like any only
My suggestions but doesn’t really have any ideas of his own.
We just knew with DD’s name. I feel like I’m going to end up settling with this baby.

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bridgetreilly · 23/09/2020 19:43

Jonas
Micah
Caleb

Ada
Caroline
Emmeline

Bubblebox · 15/10/2020 10:39

Still no name for poor little baby due in 12 days.
I quite like Micah for a boy but is it My-cah or Me-cah or something else?

DH is utterly useless.

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LaTomatina · 15/10/2020 10:46

Moses (Mo)

FelicityPike · 15/10/2020 10:51

@Bubblebox

Still no name for poor little baby due in 12 days. I quite like Micah for a boy but is it My-cah or Me-cah or something else?

DH is utterly useless.

My-cah.
MikeUniformMike · 15/10/2020 11:04

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Saskia
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Jean nn Jeanie

Garcellesaidwhaaat · 15/10/2020 11:18

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Garcellesaidwhaaat · 15/10/2020 11:19

Meant Soph not Sophi but whatevvss

Whatsyourflava · 15/10/2020 11:25

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Whatsyourflava · 15/10/2020 11:25

Best of luck @Bubblebox
Come and update us if you can

SE13Mummy · 15/10/2020 11:31

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