Nell, Nessa or Nora

[Carlos18]

Well my daughter is here and struggling to agree on a name.

We both like Nell (not shortened from anything), Nessa…and I like Nora but DH doesn’t.

Other possibilities i might throw in the mix are Flora, Fern and Rosa.

Just interested in thoughts as feeling a bit desperate now.

Nell is lovely. Congratulations!

If you like Nell and Nora, why not call her Eleanor/Eleanora and see which of the two nicknames develops naturally?

All nice names. Put them on a list and take it in turns to cross off the one you like least.

Nell is nice, but Nellie is awful so I would hesitate for that reason.
If you love it then go with it.
Nessa (and Nessie) are ok.
Nora is still a bit too old lady for me.

I like Nell but don't like Nessa. Nora is just awful.

Nell is nice, it has a wholesome vibe to it, I think Tess has a similar feel. I’m not keen on Nessa personally, It makes me think of Loch Ness monster, sorry. I’d cross Nora off the list if your dp doesn’t like it, that actually makes it easier at this stage. I love both Fern and Rosa, they’re two of my favourite girls names. Good luck choosing and congratulations.

Nessa will always be associated with Gavin and Stacey to me!

Nessa always makes me think of Gavin and Stacey (not necessarily a bad thing!)

I love Nella with Nell for short, pretty and simple but a refreshing step away from Ella/Bella/Ellie

Well, your DH doesn't like Nora (I agree with him, it's awful) so that has to come off the list.

Nell is nice (though Nellie really isn't) and I don't mind Nessa.

Maybe Vanessa, shortened to Nessa?

I like Flora, Fern and Rosa too.

I love Nell.

@mum2jakie

Nessa will always be associated with Gavin and Stacey to me!

I never watched it but it was my first thought too!

Nell is lovely op.

My dd is Nora, it's a blimmin brilliant name!!!

Nora. It's the only one that isn't short for something

I think Nessa is awful, it just reminds me of Gavin and Stacey.

Flora is nice as is Nell. Not a fan of Rosa. Rosie and Rose are everywhere.

Flora and Rosa are BEAUTIFUL!

Nell is just lovely.

Nora is dreadful and Nessa just makes me think of Gavin and Stacey's Nessa - not good.

@SleeplessWB

If you like Nell and Nora, why not call her Eleanor/Eleanora and see which of the two nicknames develops naturally?

Yes this is a good idea. I like Nell, but she’s probably like some options.

Flora is nice.
Nessa makes me think of a 1970s Welsh midwife a la Nerys Hughes (random) - how about Tessa?
There are way to many Rose/Rosa/Rosies about

Nell is lovely
Nessa is a nothing name
Nora is awful

I would also put Eleanor on her birth certificate. That way you can use Nell and Nora and also Ellie if you change your mind, even Ella.

Congrats!

Nell on its own is too much of a nickname and Nessa reminds me of Loch Ness. Tessa is too harsh for me. Flora makes me think of feminine hygiene products, sorry! Rosa is okay. Fern is fine.

How about:

Rosalind
Rosaline
Fay
Eleanor
Eleanora
Nerissa (it is Shakespearean)

For me, of the extended and short list:
Flora - love
Rosa - love
Fern - Also lovely but prefer the above two
Nell - nice enough but a bit nick name-y and reminds me of a naughty kid in DS’s school!
Nessa - don’t like this as a stand alone name
Nora - like but don’t love. I prefer as Norah spelling for some unknown reason.

Ahh, and out of these three I'd pick Nora.

Are you by any chance in or close to Scotland? My guess is that Nessa will get her the nickname Ness, potentially Nessie and heaps of Loch Ness jokes but maybe I am overthinking this.

I love Nell and Rosa.

I use to look after a little girl called Nora- always thought it was a great name! Lovely little girl too. I like Nell but agree when I hear Nessa I too think Gavin and Stacey!! Love Fern!

Nell. My great aunt was nell, short for Helen.

Thanks everyone, we plan on nailing it down over the next couple of days. She can’t just be baby girl forever x

Keep those thoughts coming x