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Girls name - unusual but familiar

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MaryHadALittleLam · 14/11/2022 22:29

Hi, we are looking for DD name. And we're looking for inspiration

We are looking for a name that is unusual enough that it's likely that DD will not meet another person or the same name (or at least not many). But yet familiar enough that spelling/pronouncing is not going to be a big barrier. We would also like it to be recognised as a name, ie it's been used as a name for several decades or ideally longer.

Our previous DC has a name which is at about 400-450ish in popularity and fits this description. It's also a little similar feel to a very trendy name which means it feels unusual but not dated.

We were considering Imogen, Ottilie, Naomi, Harriett as a potential names. But nothing has stood out to us yet. With our first DC, when we saw their name we both liked it immediately. It could be harder because it's second time around.

I wondered if there are any suggestions that might help us?

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Vinylloving · 18/11/2022 19:34

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MapleLeafForever · 18/11/2022 19:45

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Diverseopinions · 18/11/2022 20:23

I think Imogen is a very good choice. It has nice nick name potential - Immy. It has an unusual cluster of consonants with a lovely lilting rhythm. 'I' is an unusual letter for a name to begin with. It has structure.

It combines sensible with exotic, somehow. You won't get any tedious old lady ( e.g. Coronation Street ) associations that you'd get with Ethel or Ada.

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sleighbellssantasballs · 22/11/2022 22:28

What if the name you choose jumps into the top 100 will you regret using it?

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sleighbellssantasballs · 22/11/2022 22:28

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