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Looking for advice on a baby girls name

61 replies

Decembermum2018 · 25/09/2023 15:35

I have a little boy already and due a little girl in October. I don’t know why but we have really struggled to pick a girls name. We have three names we are keen on as we would like the name to begin with a C. I like them but not blown away by any. They are Cleo, Coco and Corissa. Any thoughts / does anyone have a lovely unusual name beginning with C? Thanks

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Comedycook · 25/09/2023 15:40

Carmen
Cora
Celeste
Celine

Viewfrommyhouse · 25/09/2023 15:41

Cleo is lovely.

DustyLee123 · 25/09/2023 15:43

I like Coco.

crostini · 25/09/2023 15:44

Cleo is gorgeous
Coco I love too.

Sugarfree23 · 25/09/2023 15:45

Cleo & Coco are both pets names.

Clara
Ciara
Cora
Carmen

Sugarfree23 · 25/09/2023 15:47

You can't seriously call a child Coco,
as in Coco the clown 🤡 or Coco Pops, maybe Coco Powder would the less obvious nickname

PerspiringElizabeth · 25/09/2023 15:50

LOVE Cleo, would have been DDs name if DH had been on board

Like Coco and know many, contrary to PPs’ shock!

I think Cordelia is pretty cool although longer than your example names, so may be too much. It is frilly but also feels a bit edgy.

KirstenBlest · 25/09/2023 15:55

Cleo is Ok but makes me think of a cat.
Coco is awful
Corissa looks made up.

Cara, Chloe, Clarissa, Carmel, Caro(line), Cassie, Carla, Carrie, Christina, ...

SneezyEvie · 25/09/2023 16:15

I love Callisto and Calliope.

Mumofgirls2017 · 25/09/2023 16:33

I like Cleo, coco is ok.

clementine
cora
clara
coralie
calliope
cassia

YewTree84 · 25/09/2023 16:38

Coco is a dogs name.

Cleo is ok.

The other one (sorry can't remember it and can't see it when replying on the app) seems made up.

I think you're restricting yourself if you stick with a C, particularly as you've said you're not mad about any of the names you've suggested.

So hard picking a name isn't it! Good luck, I hope you find the one soon x

Whataretheodds · 25/09/2023 16:38

I really dislike 'Corissa', sorry.

Coco is a pet name.

Cleo is lovely.

I like Cora, Cara, Carla, Caroline, Clemence/Clemency, Catherine, Charlotte.

I wouldn't choose but quite like:
Celia, Celandine, Cecily,

Aquamarine1029 · 25/09/2023 16:39

Camdyn
Charley
Cory
Cosima
Carley
Cara
Cherry

TheLuckyOnes · 25/09/2023 16:39

Ciara, Cara, Cora, Clemency, Constance, Catherine, Clarissa, Caoimhe, Caroline, Charlotte, Christina, Corinna, Clodagh, Caitríona, Caoilfhionn, Clíona/Cliodhna, Celeste, Cadhla.

Twazique · 25/09/2023 16:46

Cleopatra
Clio
Cassandra
Calypso

KirstenBlest · 25/09/2023 16:49

Are you looking for names starting with C or names starting with a C with a K sound (not ones like Charlotte, Cherith or Celia)?

Decembermum2018 · 25/09/2023 16:49

Think Coco is my preferred choice but Cordelia has given me some food for thought. Thanks @PerspiringElizabeth

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tigpig · 25/09/2023 16:52

Camilla
Cordelia
Caroline
Charlotte
Catherine

Honestly Coco isn't the best, but very popular on cats!

Decembermum2018 · 25/09/2023 16:52

for various reasons want to stay away from car sounding names Carla, Charlotte, Caroline/Carol

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DresdenDoll · 25/09/2023 16:55

I recently met a lovely woman called Cleo and I think it's a fab name.

cookiedoughdough · 25/09/2023 17:00

Coral?

HuntingoftheSnark · 25/09/2023 17:02

tigpig · 25/09/2023 16:52

Camilla
Cordelia
Caroline
Charlotte
Catherine

Honestly Coco isn't the best, but very popular on cats!

My cat is Cordelia. Definitely my favourite "c" name.

chocomoccalocca · 25/09/2023 17:07

Constance or Connie for short??

MrsMoastyToasty · 25/09/2023 17:15

Camille
Carenza
Celeste
Christianne

CurlewKate · 25/09/2023 17:27

Cleo
Constance
Coco is a nickname and not really suitable for a middle aged woman.

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