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Amber?

37 replies

SageGreenShoes · 25/03/2024 20:52

Can't decide whether it's a bit dated? I think it sounds soft but not too 'girly'. I like nature names. I also think Hazel is beautiful, but it seems to be having a but of a moment, which puts me off slightly, plus I don't like the sound quite as much.

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Gowlett · 25/03/2024 20:54

I think Amber is a gorgeous name.
But there’s lots of them on TOWIE.

TedWilson · 25/03/2024 20:55

I like it, it's my cats name!!! But equally I would consider it for a girl.

Moreteaandchocolate · 25/03/2024 20:56

I really like Amber! I think it’s a gorgeous name, that’s stood the test of time - it’s never been top 20 so it’s not as dated to a particular era as some names, and I think it will continue to hover around the lower end of the top 100 names for a while yet.

crostini · 25/03/2024 20:58

I love it

norfolkbeaches · 25/03/2024 20:58

I really like it, well known but not too popular. Soft sounding but not y (ee) ending, nature theme, really lovely!

SashTea · 25/03/2024 20:59

I think it's beautiful! One of my favourite girls names

DontGiveADuck · 25/03/2024 21:02

I really like it and know an 11 year old Amber.

I dislike Hazel, and yes it has become popular.

cordeliachaseatemyhandbag · 25/03/2024 21:03

I love Amber and Hazel

OopsieeDaisy · 25/03/2024 21:20

I love Amber! Not so keen on Hazel though.

toastofthetown · 25/03/2024 21:24

Amber feels dull and dated to me. Hazel is having a moment, and I don’t love it either, but prefer it to Amber. I like it for a boy though.

Thequeenofwishfulthinking · 25/03/2024 21:26

I don’t like either name I’m afraid. There are so many beautiful names for girls beginning with A and H. I think they are quite bland, boring and dated.

SallyWD · 25/03/2024 21:35

I love it

SageGreenShoes · 25/03/2024 21:40

Thequeenofwishfulthinking · 25/03/2024 21:26

I don’t like either name I’m afraid. There are so many beautiful names for girls beginning with A and H. I think they are quite bland, boring and dated.

Like what? (Genuinely interested) 😊

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DramaAlpaca · 25/03/2024 21:42

To me Amber is dated. It has a very 90s feel, a bit like Chloe. My DC were born in the 90s and those names were popular then.

Hazel seems fresher, somehow. It seems to be getting popular so will date.

Babybreath · 25/03/2024 21:42

I've got an Amber , I read a book years ago called Forever Amber and decided to use it if I had a girl.

milliemermaid · 25/03/2024 21:43

I have an Amber, she is 46 now.
I love it (obviously)

ButtockUp · 25/03/2024 21:47

Nope.

RuthW · 25/03/2024 21:49

Love it

MaloneMeadow · 25/03/2024 22:21

Love it!! Unfortunately no more baby girls in my life so I had to use it on the dog🤣 I don’t think it’s dated at all - a gorgeous, strong name that’s not overused either

currentstateofthings · 25/03/2024 22:40

I love it

Some other H and A names

Amberly /amberlee
Amelie
Amelia
Amari
Amethyst

Heather
Honor
Harper
Hermione
Hera

Thequeenofwishfulthinking · 25/03/2024 22:42

Heidi
Anna/Annie
Hermione
Audrey
Hilary
Adeline
Hannah
Anastasia
Harriet
Ada
Helena
Alice
Harmony
Amelia
Harper
Athena

PickledScrump · 25/03/2024 23:36

I do find Amber dated, however I absolutely love Ember.

KirstenBlest · 26/03/2024 07:42

Amber's nice. Ember isn't. Hazel is ok.

SageGreenShoes · 26/03/2024 19:35

Thequeenofwishfulthinking · 25/03/2024 22:42

Heidi
Anna/Annie
Hermione
Audrey
Hilary
Adeline
Hannah
Anastasia
Harriet
Ada
Helena
Alice
Harmony
Amelia
Harper
Athena

Ada, Helena and Athena are nice. Not so keen on the others.

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RickyGervaislovesdogs · 26/03/2024 19:41

I like it. I don’t like Ember- sorry.

Amelia?