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Three week old DD with no name!

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TheDeckchairGardener · 01/10/2020 13:21

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.

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Waitingforamate · 02/10/2020 07:11

OP it took me ages to finalise DD name too, you’re definitely not alone!
Might not be helpful but I think Harriet Jennifer sounds lovely and Harriet and Percy go nicely as siblings.

steppemum · 02/10/2020 11:55

Just come back to this thread again.
I really think you should go with Winifred. It is a great name and has really grown on me!

Much, much better than Margot (don't get the love for that name, it horrible.)
You don't have to have a nn. Sometimes nn just emerge, and sometimes they never get one. It is a great name!

hoochymamgu · 02/10/2020 12:18

Some beautiful names! Start trying out names and see what sticks!Smile

hoochymamgu · 02/10/2020 12:19

Still love Winifred by the way Grin

mummyoneboy19 · 02/10/2020 18:51

If you love Winifred, name her Winifred! Try not to think about trends, or whether the name goes with her brother’s, name her the name your instinct goes with :)

As an aside (and if you still want suggestions!), Norma is a pretty name!

MikeUniformMike · 02/10/2020 19:02

Winnie/Winifred - yes
Phoebe - yes
Heidi- yes
Erica - yes
Dorothy - the winner, Dot/Dotty is super cool.

Frazzled2207 · 02/10/2020 19:06

I like Erica and Amber. Amber better with Jennnifer. Neither of my sons had names until they were nearly a month old so I sympathise. With my second I just booked the registrar in desperation and we were still arguing in the car on the way there. Several years in though we made the right choices!

CoffeeBeansGalore · 02/10/2020 19:24

From your list I like Phoebe (know of a lovely one) & Heidi is sweet.

I also like:
Autumn Jennifer
Katie Jennifer
Isabel Jennifer
Rachael Jennifer

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