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.

Oh and ignore CatSmith - I get the intended message but it's wrapped up in utter exasperation that's unnecessary. Don't rush for a name, you'll find one. Try Nameberry, they have all kinds of lists and they suggest all sorts based on your faves - they can be a bit off the mark but it's worth looking on things like literary name lists on there as there can be some diamonds in amongst them all.

They don't have to match either. They're siblings, not a set of dishes ;)

@ApocalypseNowt

Margot is such a fabulous name. It reminds me of ‘the Good Life’.
Margot is just so sophisticated. She needs travel the world with a martini.

Don't worry OP.

My brother and SIL couldn't name their youngest, and she was registered on the very last day fo the 6 weeks, and they were STILL discussing name choices the night before.

Funny really as once she was named it was just her name and no-one could imagin her being called anything else.

Op if you like jennifer name her Jennifer. I know someone called lydia who called her daughter that they get called big lydia and little lydia lol. Alternatively you could call her jenny or jenna. Or double barrel jennifer. jennifer-lou just an example. Out of your other names i love heidi, erica and winnie. Winifred sounds a little bit old lady ish tho.

Oh and Amber is fab too.

What about Theadora, shortened to Thea ?

Percy and Margot are a fantastic combination. Kudos to whomever first suggested Margot.

@steppemum

Don't worry OP.

My brother and SIL couldn't name their youngest, and she was registered on the very last day fo the 6 weeks, and they were STILL discussing name choices the night before.

Funny really as once she was named it was just her name and no-one could imagin her being called anything else.

Thank you, that makes me feel better!

@CatSmith
What's the need? As someone rightly pointed out people come on here all the time for name ideas and suggestions. Naming a child can be a daunting thing for many parents and it's nice to have some reassurance. Asking friends or family members isn't necessarily a better option as most people aren't as brutally honest in person as they are on here.

Exactly @zoemum2006 !

Kimberley

Since the little munchkin is here, could you not try calling her one of the names and see if it sticks? I like Phoebe, it is a nice name, goes excellently with Percy and flows nicely with Jennifer.

Margot is cool too though.

Margaret!!! I think percy and Margaret sound great together and so many nickname options.... Maggie
Margie
Daisy
Peggy etc
Oh and ignore @CatSmith, that was just unnecessarily nasty and uncalled for. If we didn't want or ask for help, this board wouldn't exist!!

How can winifred be mispronounced

You could always nickname her Fred like they do in Angel

Margot was initially on my list but I’m not sure I like it enough to use! I was amazed to see its rise in popularity though - it currently sits at no. 94 in the top 100.

@Soubriquet

How can winifred be mispronounced

You could always nickname her Fred like they do in Angel

According to Google it is WIN-UH-FRID. I imagine a lot of people might say WINI-FRED or WIN-UH-FRED. Yes a nickname would make it easier!

I like Heidi but know one who is numero uno bitch so it was discounted for me early on. I like the Margot suggestion, it'll go fab with Percy.

Seconding Inkpaperstars suggestion of using different names with her.

It's what we did with DD1, went back and forth on names until it became clear one just seemed more natural to say to her.

I think if you're not really keen on Margot, don't use it. It's very, very loved on here atm, having a big moment, and will probably fall from popularity again quite quickly.

Not keen on Heidi, personally. And I wouldn't use Erica because of the boys' name you wanted.

Phoebe goes very well with Percy.

But if you want to call her Winifred, why not? I know a little Winifred and think it's quite sweet. My association with it is very positive - the lovely, modest, talented girl in Ballet Shoes (who sadly kept losing out on parts to Pauline because Pauline had the looks).

Oh, how about Daphne? The right kind of retro, I think, and presumably not too popular yet.

Erica is nice. No issues with spelling or pronunciation since it’s a familiar name, but certainly not commonplace in baby circles.

I like Percy! And I like Winnifred too. How about Theodora - same name as Dorothy but in reverse, and a bit prettier imho.

Or Nina!?

As PP said, Harriet

Florence
Olive
Nellie
Clara