Girl name help! Florence or Isla?

[Stormshinestar]

Hubby wanted a boy and I think he convinced us all that baby must be a boy (we didn’t find out the sex) so we kind of focussed much more on boys names. Anyway, baby is now here and is a beautiful baby girl BUT we haven’t decided on a name.

Although husband isn’t particularly helpful on this (and my hormones aren’t helping) we’ve got it down to 2 names: Florence (after my great grandma) or Isla (for the Scottish connection).

A few years ago I was certain I would use Isla if I ever had a girl but it seems to have become very popular and 4 friends (albeit not close friends) have called their girls Isla which has put me off a bit, not because I’m desperate to have a unique name as names become popular for a reason but it seems a tad less special now. I’m also not sure it goes with our surname Green. I love the name Florence but am not too keen on Flo and worry it’s maybe a bit twee / stuffy.

Which do you prefer?

I much prefer Isla personally. Congratulations on your new addition

Both really really lovely and finding it hard to pick as you have a connection to both
Maybe Florence?

Your husband will quickly move past the gender disappointment I hope - things become much easier once the baby smiles and you're able to connect. It's normal to have those feelings Though

I prefer Florence but it’s become very popular as well if that bothers you. Isla gets lost in lots of other similar sounding names

I prefer Florence but I love Florence Isla as FN and MN!

I love Florence too

Years ago I used to love Isla, but have gone off it a bit now because it's become so popular.

So I'd choose Florence. It goes better with your surname as well. Oh, and it's neither twee nor stuffy.

I'd go for Florence. Isla is nice but a little bit limp I think.

I don't like Isla with Green. Sorry.
Florence Green is fine but I despise Flo.
I think I'd have to keep looking.

@Stormshinestar

Hubby wanted a boy and I think he convinced us all that baby must be a boy (we didn’t find out the sex) so we kind of focussed much more on boys names. Anyway, baby is now here and is a beautiful baby girl BUT we haven’t decided on a name.

Although husband isn’t particularly helpful on this (and my hormones aren’t helping) we’ve got it down to 2 names: Florence (after my great grandma) or Isla (for the Scottish connection).

A few years ago I was certain I would use Isla if I ever had a girl but it seems to have become very popular and 4 friends (albeit not close friends) have called their girls Isla which has put me off a bit, not because I’m desperate to have a unique name as names become popular for a reason but it seems a tad less special now. I’m also not sure it goes with our surname Green. I love the name Florence but am not too keen on Flo and worry it’s maybe a bit twee / stuffy.

Which do you prefer?

We have named our little girl Isla beautiful name x

Flora? Ailsa? Isabel, Isabella?

They're both beautiful. Florence can be shortened to Flora if the full name is too much.

Florence can be so many things! Floss flossie flo floosle flopsy (can you tell I have a niece with this name and a penchant for nicknames).

She’s an absolute joy and ignited a huge love for the name florence for me.

Florence 😊 congratulations!

Another vote for Florence Congratulations! x

Florence Isla would be lovely.

I'd go with Florence

Another vote for Florence, more flowing and gentle than Isla which sounds quite harsh to me.

Congratulations!

I prefer Florence. I'm put off by the strong popularity of Isla and I don't think it's great with your surname.

Florence

Isla all the way

Florence with nn Florrie

Isla

Florence. Isla is nice but there are so many of them. I don't think FIG is the best acronym though, so maybe not Isla as a middle name either.

Florence

Florence, Isla is a bit naff to me.