Polly?

[Anni3getyourgun]

DC2 is due tomorrow (no sign of movement yet though, unfortunately). We don’t know the sex, but if it’s a girl we had 99% settled on Polly Frances. Maybe I’ve had too much time to think about it now, but I’m worried Polly will blend into a sea of Poppy/Holly etc, though always loved it as I think it’s got a bit more about it.

Back up option is Lucy, but not totally sure. And I love Penny, but DD1 is Annie and the two are a bit rhymey together.

If it’s a boy it’ll be Rory Arthur. That just feels right, even though I know Rory is very popular atm.

Can anyone either convince me that Polly is or isn’t the way to go/suggest anything similar?

I love love love Polly.

I actually think it’s quite different too in a class full of Evie/ Ava/ Eva/ Isobel / Isabel / Isabella etc etc.

I adore Polly and Frances .

It's Great!

I adore Polly.
I think it's perfect with Annie.
It's much more unexpected than Penny and Lucy is overused.
Polly Frances is darling 😍.

I think polly is beautiful!
It’s on my list for if I ever have a girl in the future. I personally don’t think it would be too over used in the current sea of Ava, Eva, Mia, Myah etc

Polly is awesome.
So much nicer than Holly and Molly etc. It feels really fresh and exciting as a name.
I think I've loved it since I read The Magician's Nephew because the Polly in that is strong willed and adventurous.

I love the name Polly Frances, it's gorgeous.

Slightly worried about the negative references to Poppy on here though as we're due a DD in January and that's our current name.

To echo others, love Polly and Polly Frances is just perfect! X

I love Polly. As a PP says, it’s got a bit more to it. And the grown up ones I know are fab. Don’t know any child Pollys (Pollies?!) currently.

Thanks all, you’ve totally convinced me to stick with it. Just waiting for baby to make an appearance now - one day overdue and it’s dragging!

@MaryShelley1818 I know a couple of gorgeous little girls called Poppy, so if you love it, don’t worry!

@Anni3getyourgun

Thanks all, you’ve totally convinced me to stick with it. Just waiting for baby to make an appearance now - one day overdue and it’s dragging!

@MaryShelley1818 I know a couple of gorgeous little girls called Poppy, so if you love it, don’t worry!

Aww that's very kind of you xx Tbh it's not mine or DH choice but our little boy who is nearly 3 chose it (possibly Ben and Holly influence) and only refers to the baby as "my Poppy" he's obsessed with her and talks about her non stop. Seems really mean to take it away from him and I know that sounds really silly out loud! Lol.

Hoping your little girl makes her appearance really soon xx

@MaryShelley1818 oh, that’s actually really sweet. I think my DD would name the baby Peppa Pig given half the chance, but she’s completely not interested in the impending arrival!

@MaryShelley1818

I love the name Polly Frances, it's gorgeous.

Slightly worried about the negative references to Poppy on here though as we're due a DD in January and that's our current name.

I know a fab, very athletic, very quick-witted Poppy and the name is perfect on her. Really suits.

Good decision, OP. Polly Frances is a lovely name (and so's Annie!)

Good luck with the birth...

Polly is lovely!

Polly was on my girls list but we're having a boy. Strong, chic and vintage without being fusty. Polly Frances is so lovely.

I like both Polly and Lucy, probably like Lucy slightly more in absolute terms, but I think Polly would go especially well with Annie.

Poppy is so lovely @MaryShelley1818 you should stick with it for sure.

@Anni3getyourgun has Polly arrived yet?

@FluffyEggsontoast still waiting!

My 5 year old niece is Polly and she's a gorgeous livsly wee girl .
Polly Frances is lovely and not twee at all.