Are your children’s vaccines up to date?

Set a reminder

Please or to access all these features

Baby names

Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

Struggling with girls name

22 replies

princefamilypaper · 30/10/2023 15:37

Boys name is sorted I just cannot find a girls name I love.

I love olive but can't use it as a family member has used it. I like more unusual type names , I know Olive Is getting popular and that would have put me off anyway but still love it.

Any suggestions kinda similar vibe to Olive that aren't too popular atm? Thanks!x

OP posts:
Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
mathanxiety · 30/10/2023 16:37

Ada
Ivy
Una
Colette
Vera
Margot
Hazel
Evelyn
Kezia
Nancy
Flora
Florence
Tamsin
Celeste
Harriet
Mabel

Aglassaday · 30/10/2023 18:34

Hallie
Willow
Willa
Josie
Sage
Flora
Cove
Pippa
Fawn
Ember
Cassidy
Ruby
Esther
Evie
Livi
Brynn
Winnie
Quinn

Whatisityoucantface · 30/10/2023 19:05

Opal
Clover
Avril
Eira
Seren
Fern
Maple
Iris
Juniper
Clementine
Wren
Nova
Marigold
Briar
Aster

booksandbeans · 30/10/2023 19:11

Grace
Rowan
Pia

princefamilypaper · 30/10/2023 19:17

I love flora and Nancy!

@Whatisityoucantface interesting you listed some Welsh names as my daughter has a Welsh name- it's actually the Welsh name for Mabel! Eira was on my list but we're having a spring baby!

I really like clementine and Quinn. I met a little ember the other day actually it's lovely.

OP posts:
reallydontlikeit · 30/10/2023 19:28

Honor
Aurora
Hope
Penelope (Nell)
Florence

StillFanta · 30/10/2023 19:29

Love Ember as the poster suggests above!

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 30/10/2023 21:18

Maple. Coral. Pearl. Ember. Felicity. Melody. Jewel. Gemma. Farrah. Tansy. Robin. Bronte. Fawn. Tulip. Stormi. Azalea Estelle. Calla. Blossom. Freesia. Bambi. Prairie. Rosalie. Heather. Orchid. Hazel. Aurora. Clementine. Mauve. Sage. Laurel.

OopsieeDaisy · 30/10/2023 21:19

April
Erin
Iris
Etta
Maura
Zara

Whatisityoucantface · 30/10/2023 21:38

@princefamilypaper Nansi is the Welsh spelling of Nancy, if you’ve a Welsh connection and like the name?
My daughter also has the Welsh version of Mabel name you mention, it’s the best!!!

Mumofgirls2017 · 30/10/2023 21:52

Violet
clementine
iris
beryl
pearl
opal
mabel
hazel
stella
edith
esther
enid
joni
pippa
sadie
dorothy
tansy
emmeline

Iliedwheniwas17 · 30/10/2023 21:58

Polly
Viola
Cleo
Cadi
Anwen
Lili-Wen
Aria
Tesni
Ffion
Elin

theduchessofspork · 30/10/2023 22:00

Nancy is great, and I like Flora

Olwen
Oona
Honor
Astrid
Enid
Ellen
Arran
Merryn
Beatrix nn Beattie
Harriet nn Etta
Elizabeth nn Betsy or Bess
Stella
Thora
Frieda
Hester / Esther (Tess)
Constance nn Connie
Emerald
Winifred nn Winnie
Jocelyn
Laurel
Ida
Lorna
Tessa
Cleo
Elowen
Dorothy / Dorothea nn Dora, Dorrie, Dorey or Dot
Stephanie (Stevie)
Gwen
Jean

princefamilypaper · 31/10/2023 07:37

@Whatisityoucantface ah no way! I never meet any others! It's such a great name so I'm really struggling to find someone as pretty and unusual!

Love Polly and Astrid but husband says no. Coral is great! I really like Winnie but again, fussy husband.

My husband is really drawn towards Lucille nickname Cece but I'm not sure yet.

OP posts:
Iliedwheniwas17 · 31/10/2023 11:24

I’m going for the welsh theme because I’m in wales. I know a few with the welsh Mabel and I think it’s lovely

do you like:
Elsi
Betsi
Betsan
Bronwen
Megan
Anni
Eiri
Loti
Alys
Efa
Casi
Mari

Lochness1975 · 31/10/2023 12:36

Catrin, Seren, Clover, Joelle, Efa, Tesni, Gia, Darcey, Ruby, Remi, Lola,

Theoldwoman · 31/10/2023 13:11

I love Olive too, however popularity doesn’t faze me one bit.

Suggestions:

Millicent
Helena
Ida
Yvette
Lois
Una
Lara
Ruth
Laura
Carrie
Halle
Genevieve
Paige
Coral

theduchessofspork · 31/10/2023 22:21

princefamilypaper · 31/10/2023 07:37

@Whatisityoucantface ah no way! I never meet any others! It's such a great name so I'm really struggling to find someone as pretty and unusual!

Love Polly and Astrid but husband says no. Coral is great! I really like Winnie but again, fussy husband.

My husband is really drawn towards Lucille nickname Cece but I'm not sure yet.

What about Cecile nn Cece

Or Cecilia / Celia / Cecily

I think they are all nicer than Lucille which does make me think of Dolly Parton. I love Dolly of course but I am not sure that that association is what you want.

Applerumleandcustard · 31/10/2023 22:26

Fflur
Mefus ( I’m not a Welsh speaker , so unsure of the spelling )

Cara
Eloise
Lucy

RogueFemale · 31/10/2023 22:38

princefamilypaper · 30/10/2023 15:37

Boys name is sorted I just cannot find a girls name I love.

I love olive but can't use it as a family member has used it. I like more unusual type names , I know Olive Is getting popular and that would have put me off anyway but still love it.

Any suggestions kinda similar vibe to Olive that aren't too popular atm? Thanks!x

Similar to Olive:

Caper
Peppercorn
Pickle
Cornichon
Pinenut

wellingtonsandwaffles · 31/10/2023 23:34

Strong but feminine, with V sound:
Genevieve (Vivi / Gen)
Valorie
Ivy
Niamh
Maeve

two syllable non frilly:
Erin
Georgia
Corin / Corrin
Cora / Coral
Orla

nature inspired:
Fern
Wren
Skye

cordelia16 · 07/11/2023 18:04

theduchessofspork · 31/10/2023 22:21

What about Cecile nn Cece

Or Cecilia / Celia / Cecily

I think they are all nicer than Lucille which does make me think of Dolly Parton. I love Dolly of course but I am not sure that that association is what you want.

Lucille is sung by Kenny Rogers, isn't it? Unless you mean a different song.

New posts on this thread. Refresh page