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Please help us pick a girls name

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Adviceneeded9 · 04/09/2023 00:09

Due our first DD in a few weeks and really struggling to pick a name.

Which name do you prefer from the below?

We will have a family MN (either Elizabeth or Beatrice) and have quite a long (3 syllable) surname.

Robin
Sophia
Ella
Lily
Frankie (short for Frances)
Willow

Thank you

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RainbowFish4 · 06/09/2023 05:21

Even though Sophia, Ella and Lily are more popular, I do think that they’re beautiful names - so if you love one of them, I’d go for it. I have a 2yo, and we haven’t come across an Ella yet - Sophia is probably the one I’ve seen the most.

Also like Frances/Frankie - less keen on Willow and Robin, but that’s more of a personal taste thing.

Adviceneeded9 · 06/09/2023 08:01

Thank you so much for all your responses. It’s been really helpful and such a mix of replies! I think we have narrowed it down to the below and would love some feedback on final options:

Robin Elizabeth (I understand the Y/ I question but, personally, much prefer it with an I and this is a spelling important to our family)

Ella Beatrice

Frances Elizabeth (also like Francesca but we have quite a long surname)

and WILD CARD Nina Beatrice (I hadn’t thought about Nina but have seen it on a lot of name threads and it’s really growing on me!)

Really struggling to pick. I think I prefer Robin or Nina…. DH prefers Ella and Frankie.

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Inkypot · 06/09/2023 08:12

Nina Beatrice! Beautiful 💗💗💗

Sleepnplay · 06/09/2023 10:59

All nice choices OP, but I really love your 2 choices of Nina or Robin!

deedeexx · 06/09/2023 11:27

Ella is such a timeless, classical name that will never go out of fashion 🩷

mosiacmaker · 06/09/2023 11:28

Frances Elizabeth

2424x2424 · 06/09/2023 11:29

Adviceneeded9 · 04/09/2023 00:09

Due our first DD in a few weeks and really struggling to pick a name.

Which name do you prefer from the below?

We will have a family MN (either Elizabeth or Beatrice) and have quite a long (3 syllable) surname.

Robin
Sophia
Ella
Lily
Frankie (short for Frances)
Willow

Thank you

Willow and Lily are lovely names

Sugarcoatt · 06/09/2023 11:30

Frankie is a bit council estate. I’d go for Lily or Sophia.

Fiddlesticks25 · 06/09/2023 11:31

All nice, although Sophia, Ella and Lily are a bit overused and un-exciting.

My favourite is Robin.

kittykatrawks · 06/09/2023 11:32

I like Lily 💜

Fiddlesticks25 · 06/09/2023 11:32

Also like Nina

ftp · 17/12/2023 22:32

Without knowing your surname it is hard to see what would be the best fit. If your surname ends in y, you might want to speak out out loud the rhyme with Lily for example.
You might want to look at what initials make up, especially with any name that starts with a vowel. But how about Frankie Elizabeth Beatrice (FAB)
They are all fine names, but not sure I would put Lily or Ella with Elizabeth
Much as I love Willow, any list done in first name order will always put her at the bottom
If you are going to name her Frances or Robin be aware of how often she will have to correct the spelling <lol>, but it (and especially Frankie) can be an advantage in this still very sexist world where interviews are still offered on gender basis.
Sophia is going to be just Soph, of course, Beatrice Bea, Elizabeth Liz or Lizzie, so check that still sounds ok.

auburnglow788 · 17/12/2023 22:48

Sophia Elizabeth

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