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Lucy or Hazel

74 replies

myhusbandisarabbit · 17/08/2023 15:48

I'm torn between both of these names. Lucy because it's sweet, youthful, classic. Hazel because it's feminine but strong, classic but slightly uncommon (I accept that it might not stay uncommon), and nature inspired.

What do you think? Thanks

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Strokethefurrywall · 17/08/2023 15:49

Hazel for sure. Lots of Lucy's around, Hazel is sweet and autumnal. Love it!

shoopshoopdedoo · 17/08/2023 15:51

Both lovely names!! I think I’d lean towards Lucy but you can’t go wrong with either choice.

Builtlikeaflipflop · 17/08/2023 15:52

Hazel - beautiful name 😊

BigBoysDontCry · 17/08/2023 15:52

Hazel I think. Or Heather feels like it's sort of in between in feel to me.

bobbybigtits · 17/08/2023 15:56

Don't make your choice based on popularity. Hazel is #147 and could easily jump into the top 100 and Lucy is #85 and could easily slip out. Imagine that both Lucy and Hazel are in the top 5 and ask yourself which you prefer. Which can you imagine calling in a park? Which can you imagine on a teen and adult? Both lovely!

Autumnismyfavouritetime · 17/08/2023 15:56

Hazel but I am biased as it’s my mums name. I grew up not giving it much thought but I now realise it’s such a lovely name, wish I’d given it as a middle name to dd.

bobbybigtits · 17/08/2023 15:57

I'm almost 50-50 but my vote goes to Lucy - very classic and timeless.

StephanieSuperpowers · 17/08/2023 15:58

I think Hazel. I think it's lovely and much underused.

pattipancake · 17/08/2023 15:59

Both are really nice but I think Hazel has the edge for me.

Comedycook · 17/08/2023 15:59

Lucy definitely.

Really not keen on Hazel...feels like such a middle aged name. Can't imagine on someone young.

Crablobster · 17/08/2023 16:03

Hazel Lucy then your surname,

Thou wilt quarrell with a man for cracking Nuts, hauing no reason, but because thou hast hasell eyes.

Bethanbee · 17/08/2023 16:09

I like them both. I would choose Lucy. It's popular because it is so lovely.

KirstenBlest · 17/08/2023 16:18

Lucy, but it's popular along. Lots of L names are currently popular. Hazel seems quite fresh in comparison.

pilates · 17/08/2023 16:19

Lucy
Hazel sounds frumpy

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 17/08/2023 19:52

Lucy.

daisypond · 17/08/2023 19:55

Lucy.
Really dislike Hazel.

Coronationstation · 17/08/2023 19:56

100% Lucy
i agree that Hazel seems middle aged and frumpy. Possibly doesn’t help that the only one I know is exactly this!

PossiblyNotOne · 17/08/2023 20:11

Lucy, really dislike Hazel.

Lake12 · 17/08/2023 20:29

Lucy

bernesewalking · 17/08/2023 20:44

Lucy for sure

FormerlySpeckledyHen · 17/08/2023 20:48

Definitely Lucy

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Coffeeandcakemum · 17/08/2023 20:53

Hazel 😊

EsmerayUnutamaBeni · 17/08/2023 20:56

Hazel!

Olika · 17/08/2023 21:02

Hazel