Final shortlist for girls names - what are your thoughts?

[Freddie456]

I promise this is my last post. I think we have a final shortlist (although DH isn’t sure about a couple of them). We don’t mind about popularity so that isn’t an issue for us. With that in mind, what are your thoughts on the names below?

Thank you!

Isabella
Grace
Verity
Lilah (or Lila)
Ophelia
Mabel
Allegra
Olivia

Allegra is the standout one for me.

I know so many Isabellas, Graces and Olivias that those names have lost any kind of impact, if you know what I mean.

Isabella- ok
Grace- boring and a lot to live up to
Verity- ok but not to my taste
Lilah (or Lila)- nice but lots of Lila/ Lola/ Lyra/ lily- Layla/ Luna about
Ophelia- like
Mabel- love
Allegra- ok but could sound pretentious
Olivia- nice but so many

Know you said popularity not an issue just my honest thoughts!

Allegra.

Lilah has shot up in popularity. I've heard of three Lilahs in as many months.

Really dislike Grace, Olivia and Isabella, too popular and boring.

@IWillFartOnYourCake very fair point. I do agree, they just happen to be DH’s favourites and I do like them despite their popularity. Completely take your point though.

I like Allegra, my only concern is that a work colleague might think I have copied them as it’s their DD’s name.

Ophelia or Verity.

Mabel makes me think of a Coronation St character scrubbing steps.

Verity my favourite by far, followed by Mabel. Others are fine but over used.

Ophelia or Mabel are the nicest in my opinion. The others are fine but a bit meh.

Verity or Mabel.

I like Verity and Mabel.

Both nice, a bit different but not too try hard

Isabella - I love Isabel but find Isabella overly frilly.
Grace - boring
Verity - reminds me of MIL
Lilah (or Lila) - nice enough
Ophelia - no. I would not like to introduce myself as Ophelia.
Mabel - old cat lady name. Really dislike this.
Allegra - too pretentious sounding. I would not like to introduce myself as Allegra.
Olivia - 70s vibe for me but it’s fine

I know an Allegra in her 30's, she hates her name and has gone by Ali since she was a teen!

None of those are my taste personally but I'd say that Olivia and Isabella are the nicest.

Ophelia is beautiful

I like Lila :) Very pretty.

I love Allegra and Verity.

Lilah is a great spelling of a popular name. It's a lovely name.

Ophelia has too sad connotations and feels a bit try hard to me.

Isabella is OK. So is Grace. Mabel is quite cute. Olivia was the most popular name for girls for years last decade so may not be the most original choice, but if you love it, it's pretty and a classic.

I like Lilah/Lila and Verity.

I love Mabel, it's the only on your list I'd personally consider (though the others are perfectly lovely). I'm guessing if your DH prefers Grace etc, Mabel may be one he's not convinced by?

@elfran DH only really likes Grace and Olivia atm. If I end up loving a name though I think he will come round to it. He thinks he came up with our son’s name but it was definitely a work in progress when I first suggested it

Some of these need a very certain kind of surname too

Eg Ophelia Stott Isn’t the same as Ophelia Darling IYSWIM

So what is the flow with surname?

Not keen on any of those names personally but if I had to pick on It would be Allegra

Isabella - nice, but I prefer Isobel
Grace - classy but very over used
Verity - ok, it doesn't come across as a 'warm and friendly' name to me
Lilah (or Lila) - lovely. Especially Lila
Ophelia - too 'pretty'
Mabel - don't like, possibly because it's my SM's name!
Allegra - same as Verity
Olivia - same as Grace.

Lila is my favourite.

Isabella - Lovely. Overused.
Grace - Awful. Thuddy. Every uninspired girls middle name.
Verity - Lovely.
Lilah (or Lila) - Overused.
Ophelia - Try hard and as overused as Ottilie.
Mabel - Dog's name.
Allegra - Sounds like an old car.
Olivia - Lovely. Overused.

I'd go Verity.

What about Honor?

@DebbieHarrysCheekbones we don’t have a great surname tbh. It’s more ‘Stott’ than ‘Darling’.

I like Isabella or Grace. Don't mind Lila or Olivia and not keen on the rest.

@ReadySteadyTwins I do like Honor. I considered it early doors. Not sure what held me back.