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Lucia, Mila, Quinn, Niah or Willow

64 replies

Queserasera89 · 16/06/2021 12:58

Our baby girl is due in 2 weeks and we still can't decide on a name. I like all of the above but can't seem to settle on one. What's people's thoughts? Thanks

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Twizbe · 17/06/2021 11:46

I'd wait until she's here. You don't need to decide now. She might just fit one more than the others.

drpet49 · 17/06/2021 11:48

Quinn or Willow

Fnib · 17/06/2021 11:48

I love the name Willow!

WithASpider · 17/06/2021 11:54

I love Quinn, great girl's name imo. Lucia too. Not sure about Niyah or Mila.

Willow is very popular at the moment.

ISaidDontLickTheBin · 17/06/2021 11:55

Lucia - nice but will get mispronounced. I prefer the Italian way
Mila - really like it but is quite popular and will probably get mispronounced
Quinn - boys name or very american
Niah - prefer Nia (Knee-ah)
Willow - popular name for kittens

polkadotpixie · 17/06/2021 11:56

I like Quinn, Mila and Niah

arecklessmanor · 17/06/2021 12:44

Lucia is pretty but need to clarify pronunciation, I like any
Mila - too many dogs called Milo, too similar
Quinn - just awful, non-descript, sound is not pleasing, no substance
Niah - meh, too much ambiguity about pronunciation and seems a bit made up, reminds me of Nevaeh (in a bad way)
Willow - nice nature name, I know a grown up Willow, suits child or adult

But we're all different so choose what you love.

Clickbait · 17/06/2021 12:45

Lucia and Willow are my favourites.

LostThings · 17/06/2021 12:48

Willow

Mummyneedsacoffee · 17/06/2021 12:50

Quinn - I think it’s lovely!

FayCarew · 17/06/2021 13:58

Quinn's a bit short on nn options, how about Quintiana as a bc name then she could choose to be Quinn, Quinnie, Tia or Tiana.

Violetlavenders · 17/06/2021 14:09

Yes, Quinn is masculine and strong sounding. For a girl Quintina or Quintana would be more suited.

FayCarew · 17/06/2021 14:13

Quintana could be Tana. That's pretty.

FayCarew · 17/06/2021 14:14

Quintinella could be Ella or Nella. Nella's sweet.

TatianaBis · 17/06/2021 14:51

Joan Didion's daughter was called Quintana Roo after the island.

Bryonyshcmyony · 17/06/2021 14:54

I really don't like any of them. Probably Lucia if I was forced at gunpoint. It's a bit pretentious though, what's wrong with Lucy?

Bryonyshcmyony · 17/06/2021 14:55

I know two willows and they are both rather large which makes the name a bit awful really.

SmallPrawnEnergy · 17/06/2021 14:57

I’ve only ever heard quim being referenced on older shows like men behaving badly. I don’t suppose most people would use the word now and I’m sure children your daughters she wouldn’t have a clue about it when they get older.

Quinn is a nice name, for both genders. I don’t think every name needs a nickname either I never get the obsession with nn on MN.

Lucia is pretty too.

arecklessmanor · 17/06/2021 17:26

@FayCarew

Quintinella could be Ella or Nella. Nella's sweet.
Quintinella sounds like citronella to keep mozzies away! Nellie is quite sweet though.
StealthQuin · 17/06/2021 17:35

I love these threads as my name is actually Quinn, and I’m female Grin

I’ve never been mistaken for a man, or American. I love my name and have never had any problems with it!

FayCarew · 17/06/2021 17:39

Lucia can be Looch-ee-a, Loosha, Lucy-a or Lu-see-a.

Quinn is ok as a surname but not as a first name.

Only one of the Graces I know is graceful.

The first Willow I met was a hound.

Niah looks made up.

Mila is so similar to other names like Amelia, Mia, Maya, Maia, Lila,

Willwebebuyingnumber11 · 17/06/2021 17:42

I think Quinn is quite masculine but that might be due to the boys I know called it being very stocky, tall & boisterous so I really imagine it on a girl especially not a baby.

Lucia is beautiful.

TheSpanishApartment · 17/06/2021 17:52

Lucia. It's beautiful.

Fifthtimelucky · 17/06/2021 19:11

None of these names is to my taste, which obviously doesn't matter, but I never understand why so many people seem to like Quinn, especially for a girl.

It sounds, and looks, much too much like Quim.

Violetlavenders · 17/06/2021 19:37

I think Quinn is quite masculine but that might be due to the boys I know called it being very stocky, tall & boisterous

And it sounds similar to Finn or Flynn.