Three week old DD with no name!

[TheDeckchairGardener]

I’m so indecisive that I still haven’t been able to decide on a name for my nearly 4 week old daughter. Her big brother is called Percy which I know is hated on here and I think that’s why I’m being extra cautious this time.

We didn’t find out the sex and I convinced myself it was going to be another boy. I found it a lot easier to find boys names I liked than girls.

My favourite name is Winifred but I am worried about name calling, mispronunciations and I am not 100% sure about the nickname Winnie. Other names we like are:

Phoebe
Heidi
Erica (this is because I wanted Eric if it was a boy)
Amber
Dorothy (although DH isn’t as keen)

However I would prefer a name that isn’t ultra popular and I know that most of the above are in the top 100. Her middle name will be Jennifer.

Any thoughts/suggestions? Thanks.

Heidi or Martha as suggested up the top.

From your list I would choose Heidi.

I know there is no rush to register her as they are running behind at the moment. It wouldn’t be so bad if it wasn’t for everyone constantly asking us if we have decided yet!

Not really, he’s 5 and comes up with names from Star Wars or Mario Kart!

Fair enough that's maybe a bit to much for a 5 year 0ld.

Although Leia

Percy is a fab name. Not in an offensive way but it’s so awful that it’s adorable. IYSWIM.

I love Dorothy but it’s not useable if your DH isn’t keen.
I think the best 2 are Phoebe and Heidi. Plus the both flow well with Jennifer

I like Winnifred and if you do as well go for that.

You don't have to shorten a name at all and you can start the nickname as well.

You could go for Fred or Freddie or Winn.

Like Winifred but think it might be a bit much with Jennifer - dadada dadada. Probably a two syllable first name would sound better - dada dadada. Pp suggestion of Lilith would be lovely but check the meaning if that sort of thing matters to you - I think she's a demon in Judaism!

So are we ruling out Munchkin then?

Susie Martha Maci Macie Heidi

Heidi Jennifer is nice or Dulcie Jennifer or Darcy Jennifer.

Dorothy goes the best. But if your DH isn’t keen, rule it out.
Erica is a great name. It’s my favourite. But maybe not with Jennifer.
Phoebe is fine.
Heidi and Amber don’t go alongside Percy at all. Very different style of names.

Dorothea?
Frieda? Doesn’t really go with Jennifer.
Margaret? Shortened to Maggie or Peggy etc.
Marjorie?

Love Heidi. Love Jennifer.

Suggestions:
Felicity
Frederica
Grace
Freda/Frida
Alma
Amanda
Penelope
April
Meredith

Wish you all the best - I know what it's like to be indecisive

Nellie & Pecy sound nice together

Thank you everyone. The general consensus is to go for Heidi. I don’t know why it bothers me that it’s a name in the top 100 but I feel like I should ‘play it safe’ this time with a name that is more popular!

Jemima
Tabitha
Mabel
Henrietta
Verity
Hester
Lydia
Imogen
Robyn
Christabel
Georgina
Theodora
Dorothea
Esther
Natalie
Jenna
Jessica
Chloe
Eloise
Leah
Beatrice
Estelle
Ruby
Louisa
Eliza
Julia
Lindsay
Joanna
Laura
Millicent
Clemency
Ianthe
Edwina
Helena
Rosalind
Rosamund
Rosanna
Agnes
Agatha
Astrid

Heidi is amazing!! ❤️

You know it doesn't matter where a name comes on a list if you like it use it, every child is individual even if they are 1 of 5 in a classroom

@CatSmith

I hate all your name choices, but that doesn’t matter because it’s not me naming your child.

I really do not understand the mentality of someone asking strangers to help name their child.

You must know what girls names you like! If you have had ten months and still can’t name your child, maybe parenting isn’t for you!

Sorry, I know I come across as harsh and bitchy, but it’s your child, you find her a name, not me and not anyone else. Name her after your granny, or your husbands great gran, but you seriously can’t expect Mumsnet to name her! Honestly, you’re letting your daughter down at literally the first hurdle.

Are you new to Mumsnet? People are always asking for opinions on their name choices. Thanks for making me feel even shittier than I already do at not having decided on a name!

I just want to say that, although it's a really popular name for people my age Jennifer will still be one of my favourite names. I knew a few in my year at school and all were lovely, it's got such warm associations for me. I also knew a Genna who was a lovely happy person, she had a forgiving nature and a great laugh, and was confident in her tastes and choices too. Like Heidi and Erica, and Amber reminds me of an old friend's little sister who would squeal with delight whenever I dropped by. I also like

Lisa
Tori
Sanna
Louisa
Mira
Kezia

These might not be what you're after but sometimes they can spark something else.

Phoebe and Percy

@catsmith real nice way to speak to a new mother there, lay off eh! She's not failing her child ffs. MN is great for getting ideas, she's come here asking for ideas..... Carry on OP, there are some beautiful suggestions here that I'd never thought of. You have a very cool list of names

Out of your list I like Amber best then Heidi.

I feel very strongly though you should call your baby Margot it's my never got to use name so I'm committed to making someone else pick it

From your list:
Phoebe: same initial as Percy which I wouldn't like but some people do.
Dorothy: your DH doesn't like it so cross it off.
Erica and Heidi both lovely and not too popular.
Amber is a nice enough name but doesn't go with Percy imo. Very different vibe.
Winifred goes with Percy but I don't like it and couldn't tell you why.

Adding to the mix:
Freda
Harriet (Hattie)