Could you lend me a hand?

[wid07]

Could you give me your thoughts on these.... thanks

Polly
Nevina
Winter
Helena
Merryn
Perla
Heidi
Octavia

Dominic
Xavier
Finley
Edward
Fletcher
Philip
James

Helena and Octavia are nice, I don't like any of the other girl's names. Dislike Fletcher and Philip but like all the other boy's names, would probably choose Edward.

Polly - like. Always surprised it's not so popular as it's pretty and vintage-y as per current trends.
Nevina - not sure. Sounds like a brand of yoghurt or something.
Winter - like. Unusual and quite striking.
Helena - like. Classic, under used.
Merryn - it's ok. Not mad about it, don't hate it.
Perla - don't like. Isn't there a lingerie brand with a similar name?
Heidi - very pretty. This or Polly would be my top choice
Octavia - I do know a little girl with this name. It's quite striking and a nice name but personally I wouldn't use it.

Dominic - not a fan.
Xavier - love! One of my top choices.
Finley - I know a ton of babies and little boys with this name. Very very popular.
Edward - joint top choice with Xavier. Classic.
Fletcher - I know a very cute little Fletcher so like it!
Philip - dreadful, one of my least favourite names.
James - fine. Classic, not offensive. Perhaps a tad bland. A good middle name!

I really like Polly and Heidi, Dominic, Edward, James and Xavier.

Merryn and Helena, and Finley and Philip are ok.

Not keen on Nevina (never heard of it), Winter, Perla or Octavia, nor Fletcher.

Of the girls I really love Helena and Octavia - both Shakesperean/classical, beautiful and elegant (although Helena is probably the easier choice of the two, being more commonly heard).

You could also consider Nerissa or Marina instead of Nevina? Nevina isn't to my taste and neither are any of the others, sorry (with the exception of Winter, which is a guilty pleasure middle- name- only for me).

Apart from Fletcher and Finley (too surname for me), most of your boys choices I like - as they are quite classic names but with cool/funky nickname options!

Edward and James are lovely, traditional choices with loads of nice nickname options - I personally like Jem for James and Bear or Iolo for Edward . I also really like the more exotic Xavier (especially with the nn Zev/Xev). Dominic (Nico) and Philip (Pip/Flip) are also nice.

Polly, Dominic, Edward.

Marina, Melissa, Autumn, Meryl, Aileen, Pearl?

Polly - quite nice
Nevina - dislike
Winter - dislike
Helena - dislike, this is a stereotypical "mum" name to me
Merryn - dislike
Perla - never really come across this before but I quite like it!
Heidi - nice
Octavia - love this but it is a brave choice!

Dominic - dislike
Xavier - dislike
Finley - I dont mind it but it seems a bit plain compared to your other choices
Edward - nice but personally prefer it as a mn
Fletcher - quite cool!
Philip - dislike
James - nice but again seems a bit "normal" compared to your other choices!

My favourites would be Octavia or Perla, and Fletcher or James