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Amber?

59 replies

LemonRizzle · 27/03/2021 21:17

Thoughts? We actually don't know what we're having and will be choosing a name when baby is here but DP keeps bringing up Amber. He's shot down everything I liked, I'm pretty sure he'd be willing to budge on Amber but I actually don't mind it so have no real objections.

Firstly, as strangers what are your thoughts on the name? We won't be telling family beforehand and assume they'll be too polite if they hate it when baby is here!

Secondly, it'll be Amber Hill. I liked Holly but Holly Hill is too much of a place name! Does Amber Hill work? We weren't planning a middle name but does it need one?

Thanks for your opinions Smile

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DramaAlpaca · 27/03/2021 21:19

It's pretty, but I find it dated. It's very 90s. Use it if you love it, though.

WonkyCactus · 27/03/2021 21:20

I really like it.

DarcyJack · 27/03/2021 21:35

I've always liked Amber. Its less used now that a few years ago, but that is a good thing.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 27/03/2021 21:35

I don't like it, but There's nothing wrong with it as name. Its just a difference of opinion. The flow of Amber Hill is gorgeous.

VienneseWhirligig · 27/03/2021 21:44

I love it, my best friend from school was Amber so it is a positive connotation for me.

IdblowJonSnow · 27/03/2021 21:45

It's ok. It works well with Hill.

Quercus3 · 27/03/2021 21:45

It's lovely

RagzReturnsRebooted · 27/03/2021 21:45

I like it, but MIL's little dog is called Amber so I can only think of that. It is nice as a name though.

BramStoker · 27/03/2021 21:47

I really like it

It did have a moment in the 90s/00s but wasn't really popular enough for it to feel dated imho

Zarinea · 27/03/2021 21:48

I love it. Strong sound and good associations.

buckleten · 27/03/2021 21:50

That's beautiful, I love it!

Woodlandbelle · 27/03/2021 21:50

I think it's lovely with your surname. I like it yes. But have think about other options if you are unsure now at this stage.

wanderedlonelyasacloud · 27/03/2021 21:52

I like it, it's definitely having a mini resurgence as I know 3 under the age of 3

Spied · 27/03/2021 21:52

Beautiful

ODFOx · 27/03/2021 21:52

It is one of the few names that I know several people with the name but don't particularly like any of them.
So I'd never use it as a baby name.

Chunkymenrock · 27/03/2021 21:53

I love it. Great choice.

Cotswoldmama · 27/03/2021 21:53

I like it and have only known lovely Ambers.

snowone · 27/03/2021 21:54

I like it ☺️

Firebird83 · 27/03/2021 22:07

It makes me think of an American cheerleader from the 80s. Tiffany, Heather, Amber, Brittany etc.

warnc007 · 27/03/2021 22:10

We've got a 7 year old Amber, she loves her name and she's the only one in her school which makes life easier at times.

EvilOnion · 27/03/2021 22:17

I love it.

It was on our list of 3 names for #2.

AnnaSW1 · 27/03/2021 22:38

I don't like it. Amber (and Jade) for me are a bit 90s chavtastic

Noodlesnoodlesnoodles · 27/03/2021 22:48

I find it quite dated too - very 90s. It's a pretty name, but I just can't seem to warm to it.

sarah13xx · 27/03/2021 22:53

Where I stay I feel like Amber is very underused! I wouldn’t say it’s ‘very 90s’ because I was born in the 90s and only had one girl at my whole school called Amber. Don’t know if you know if the youtubers James and Carys but they are just about to have a baby and have already announced her name will be Amber. I think it’s lovely!

Amdone123 · 27/03/2021 22:57

I like it. I agree it was popular once upon a time, probably the 90s, but I like it.

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