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Help us pick from our shortlist.

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Randomnamex · 16/07/2023 20:33

Not sure if you’ve seen my previous thread but DH and I have finally shortlisted our VERY long list into four names. We want to have the name picked out before baby’s arrival (soon) and was just wondering what you all thought was the best option. (No one told me trying to agree on a name would be this hard god save me 😂)

Ailsa
Holly
Inez
Leona

Thank you all again!!

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Beaucielblues · 16/07/2023 20:35

I know a beautiful, sweet Leona so that makes me biased!

Brexile · 16/07/2023 20:36

Leona is lovely.

CornishGem1975 · 16/07/2023 20:37

In order of favourite to least favourite:

Holly
Ailsa
Leona
Inez

PixellatedPixie · 16/07/2023 20:38

I also like Leona the most! Very under used and can be shortened to Leo which is really sweet!

QueenCoconut · 16/07/2023 20:39

Leona

DotDotDotDotDot · 16/07/2023 20:41

Leona or Ines (prefer this spelling).

FoodFann · 16/07/2023 20:41

Leona or Holly. I’ve no idea how to pronounce Ailsa

Jongleterre · 16/07/2023 20:47

Ailsa - ok but a bit dull.
Holly - tainted by that ghastly Holly Willoughby.
Inez - no.
Leona - lovely, lovely name.

KirstenBlest · 16/07/2023 20:48

They're all quite different to each other, so why not wait until you meet her.

Ailsa - (AIL-sa, @FoodFann ). might get mixed up with Elsa or Isla
Holly - nice but a bit safe
Inez - I much prefer the Inès spelling.
Leona - might get said as Lee-OW-na

Fave is Inès but it's not on your list. Not keen on Leona. Holly and Ailsa are fine.

Sprig1 · 16/07/2023 20:50

Holly

GammonAndEggs · 16/07/2023 20:51

Leona!

Mugcake · 16/07/2023 20:52

Holly or Leona 😊

MissHoollie · 16/07/2023 20:54

Inez for sure

shoopshoopdedoo · 16/07/2023 20:59

Inez is my favourite by far. Holly is OK. I’m not so keen on the other two.

LiquoriceAllsorts2 · 16/07/2023 21:00

Holly. What about Leonnie?

FoggyDay58 · 16/07/2023 21:01

Leona!

salamithumbs · 16/07/2023 21:04

Ailsa is my favourite!! Beautiful and rare, reminds me of Ailsa Craig. I also like Holly but not a fan of the other two, not sure why!

Nuglife123 · 16/07/2023 21:11

Inez!

PurpleReindeer2 · 16/07/2023 21:27

Holly Leona Surname

noglow · 16/07/2023 21:27

Leona

Mumofgirls2017 · 16/07/2023 21:46

Holly

RoseMartha · 16/07/2023 21:49

Leona

GrannyAchingsShepherdsHut · 16/07/2023 21:52

We had 3 names on our list and couldn't decide which 2 or the order of them. On the end we waited till she was born and chose what seemed to fit her best.

Highlyflavouredgravy · 16/07/2023 21:54

Holly

continentallentil · 16/07/2023 22:14

Yes -
Inez - love it
Ailsa - like it

No -
Leona - sounds a bit made up / a bit washing powder
Holly - bit wet full stop, and best reserved for Christmas babies if you must