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Alternatives to Emily

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SunSurfSand · 23/06/2023 12:23

I'm currently pregnant with my last baby, a girl.

My eldest DC suggested the name Emily and has been calling her that ever since. My DH really likes Emily.

I don't mind Emily, it's pretty. I just find it a little...boring? I think every Emily I've ever met was privileged and boring and unremarkable.

Also my other children have Irish names, so I'd probably favour an Irish name.

Can anyone suggest other names I could put forward?

Or variations/ nicknames in the vein of Emily but a bit less bland?

Other names that have been considered include: Holly, Clara, Chloe.

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TheMurderousGoose · 26/06/2023 15:56

I also find Emily to be a very boring name. Something prissy about it too.

mayorofcasterbridge · 27/06/2023 17:14

TheMurderousGoose · 26/06/2023 15:56

I also find Emily to be a very boring name. Something prissy about it too.

I guess we can't all be blessed with good taste...

WitcheryDivine · 27/06/2023 18:28

What about just Emmie? I worked with one and always thought it was a nice name, never even occurred to me to wonder what if anything it was short for.

Or Edana? I've never heard the name but just came across it:

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