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Narrowed down to 4 girl names

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glasshalffull0 · 26/07/2023 17:55

Molly
Erin
Isla
Grace

Thoughts?

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Yoyoban · 26/07/2023 20:04

I really like both Molly and Erin.... But I wouldn't use Molly for the drug association

PickledScrump · 26/07/2023 20:05

I don’t get the love for Erin, I don’t find it nice at all. It was quite popular in the 00s so seems a bit dated now. Molly is the nicest and the least common of your shortlist so if you want something more unusual go for Molly.

2chocolateoranges · 26/07/2023 20:06

Erin was on our too 3 girls names too, but just pipped to the post by another name.
quite like Molly too
not a fan of Isla or a grace,

2chocolateoranges · 26/07/2023 20:06

PickledScrump · 26/07/2023 20:05

I don’t get the love for Erin, I don’t find it nice at all. It was quite popular in the 00s so seems a bit dated now. Molly is the nicest and the least common of your shortlist so if you want something more unusual go for Molly.

I work in early years and even although I like Molly it’s very common.

PickledScrump · 26/07/2023 20:11

@2chocolateoranges as I said it’s the least popular name on OPs list, Erin is somewhere in the 50s and Molly is 70 something.

Hollyppp · 26/07/2023 20:12

Molly or Erin

caringcarer · 26/07/2023 20:14

I like be Molly and Milly too.

shoopshoopdedoo · 26/07/2023 20:17

They are all nice. My order of preference would be:

Erin
Molly
Grace - like it but I always think virtue names are too much to live up to
Isla - very popular

MantaKay · 26/07/2023 20:26

Erin!
Didn't consider that one for me, I am definitely putting it on my list!

pottyboys · 26/07/2023 20:27

Molly

Olika · 26/07/2023 20:28

Erin

continentallentil · 26/07/2023 20:29

Grace - not all that overused as a first name and very nice

Quite like Molly but it’s a bit twee (better as a nn for Mary / Maria / Marianne etc)

Isla is really done to death and Erin is a bit dated and a bit low rent

continentallentil · 26/07/2023 20:30

Yoyoban · 26/07/2023 20:04

I really like both Molly and Erin.... But I wouldn't use Molly for the drug association

You what??

minutemouse · 26/07/2023 20:30

Erin

Derrymum123 · 26/07/2023 20:31

Erin
Isla
Grace
Molly
All are lovely though.

xPeaceXx · 26/07/2023 20:32

Can I suggest Merrin?
Molly is too babyish and Erin is too soup.
Isla is ok
Grace is ok but ubiquitous

FrostieBoabby · 26/07/2023 20:33

I like them all except Molly, that's more of a pets name IMO.

I would choose Isla even though Erin is my favourite as I think that's a bit dated now after being really popular 15 years ago.

pinkberet · 26/07/2023 20:41

Erin

SiouxsieSiouxStiletto · 26/07/2023 20:43

Grace followed by Erin.

Grace was my Best Mates Mum. She was funny, intelligent and strong. Such an amazing Woman.

TropicalTrama · 26/07/2023 20:43

Grace is my favourite. So so many Islas. Erin is a bit 90s and not in a good way. Everyone surely knows Molly is slang for MDMA these days?

FoodFann · 26/07/2023 20:45

Erin

ButtonMoonBlanketSky · 26/07/2023 20:54

Molly 💗

IsThePopeCatholic · 26/07/2023 20:58

Erin if you’re Irish, if not, Isla.

KayEmAy · 26/07/2023 20:58

I was going to say I think Erin is really underrated but apparently everyone in this forum agrees! haha

Bobbybobbins · 26/07/2023 21:03

My order of preference:

Erin
Grace
Isla

Molly