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Opinions on girl names

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Ipanema01 · 01/11/2022 08:39

I have 3 boys and we’re expecting a girl - after having a list for so long I’m now finding it really difficult! Appreciate these aren’t to everyone’s tastes but asking for opinions or favourites anyway :-)
Boys are Rafe, Milo and Otis.

Clementine
Cece
Gala
Lilac
Leonie
Etta
Iris
Leo
Clemence
Paloma
Appoline

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monsteramunch · 15/12/2022 23:22

Calliope is lovely.

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Ipanema01 · 16/12/2022 06:30

SemperIdem · 15/12/2022 23:05

Terrence and Butch are very English/American “male” names, it makes you sound ignorant to disregard how very male Leo is, because it is not from either of those cultures.

Of your list, I like Iris though it isn’t a name I would use myself.

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I think it’s a bit much to suggest someone is ignorant because they have a traditionally used boys name on their list 😬

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DNBU · 16/12/2022 08:21

Leonie! Love it

DurdleSnore · 16/12/2022 14:59

I think Etta is my fave from your list. I like Iris but not with Otis.

GarlicSauce · 16/12/2022 15:17

Would you have considered a traditionally female name for one of your boys? If not it might be worth asking yourself why. I don't mean that in patronising way. Personally I wouldn't like to be called Leo in a family of 3 brothers as no one will be able to tell which is the girl and they will all be forever explaining it.

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