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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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Squeakerfoot · 15/10/2020 12:57

Micah is nice, as is Tobias. Levi has a similar feel to Micah.

For girls:

Gabrielle
Frances
Miriam
Tabitha
Dinah
Eloïse

Whatsyourflava · 15/10/2020 13:40

How about Miles or Milo then @Bubblebox

You said you like Elliot but wanted a shortening,
Eli and Ellis are two of my top favourite names and could be nicknames for Elliot

Bubblebox · 15/10/2020 20:54

@Whatsyourflava

How about Miles or Milo then *@Bubblebox*

You said you like Elliot but wanted a shortening,
Eli and Ellis are two of my top favourite names and could be nicknames for Elliot

Milo is our cat. So definitely a name that I like but unfortunately not useable.
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missoa · 16/10/2020 00:38

Otto
Maxwell
Axel
Nico
Philip (Pip)
Augustus
Augustin
Amory
Rex
Rollo
Conrad

Violet
Domino
Axelle
Florentine
Olivia
Beatrix
Vita
Nina
Mimi
Ottoline
Odele
Lonneke
Felicity
Olive
Charlotte
Augustine

diningroomfloorlady · 16/10/2020 00:47

Evalina
Evelyn
Alexandra (so many nn's and it's due a revival)
Emmeline nn Emmy, Em
Caroline
Philippa
Harriet
Myla

Lucas
Luca
Judah
Samuel

Wildcard: Cova

CaffiSaliMali · 16/10/2020 16:49

If you like Milo but can't use due to the cat, what about Jago (Cornish for James) or Ivo? Jago could be Jay for short.

Edmund/Edwin/Edgar (Ed, Eddie, Ted, Teddy, Ned, Neddy)
Nathan (Ned, Nath or Nate)
Asa
Patrick (Pat, Paddy)
Alistair (Al, Ali)
Alexander (Alex, Xander, Al, Alec, Sandy)
Barnaby (Barney)
Jonathan (Jon, Jonny, Jonty)
Richard (Rich, Rick, Ricky)
Nicholas (Nick, Nico)
Christopher (Chris, Kit)
Ernest (Ernie)

Louisa (Lou)
Rachel (Rach, Rae)
Sarah (Sally or Sadie)
Susanna (Susie or Suki)
Lydia (Lyds)
Cassia (Cassie)
Cassandra (Cass, Cassia or Cassie)
Morwenna (Wenna)
Marisa (Risa)
Marissa (Mari or Rissa)
Larissa (Rissa)
Laurel (Loz)
Juliet (Jet or Jules)
Juliette (Jet, Jules, Ettie or Etta)
Henrietta (Etta)
Isadora (Issy or Dora)

Enko · 16/10/2020 19:11

Conrad
Eli
Reginald
Dougal

Eloisa
Marina
Karenza
Rowena
Ramona

Bettyboop82 · 16/10/2020 19:26

Bethany
Nancy
Heidi
Phoebe
Charlotte
Lydia

Jacob
Joshua
Jude
Charlie

Bubblebox · 24/10/2020 14:40

Thank you again all for your brilliant name ideas.
Just to let you know that Micah William arrived last night at 12:06 a bit earlier than expected but perfect.
I am so in love.

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Flymetothestars · 24/10/2020 14:54

Congratulations @Bubblebox

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