Lucy and Holly - new to our list, please help

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Emery wasn't well received so we took it off our list. These are the names still on our list, including the two new additions Lucy and Holly, and some of my worries, but I'm probably overthinking it. Let me know, what you think, please:

Keira - only thing I'm slightly worried about is that people might spell it Ciara or Kiera or that it sounds a bit dated. Otherwise I love it.

Everly - didn't get a good reaction from many people.

Sophie - might be not so nice for her to have a name so popular among the current mum-generation? I do love the sound of it.

Ruby - similar to Sophie as there will be lots about 20 years older than her, though not exactly mum-generation yet.

Poppy - I love this, but people have told me it is immature or that it reminds them of a nickname for a grandparent.

Isabella "Bella" - we don't like Izzy, but I guess if we introduced her as Bella this wouldn't come up.

Lucy - still slightly worried about the awful murder cases and whether the name is now strongly associated with it. But we love the sound and meaning.

Holly - lovely, but maybe also a bit dated?

So this is the list, without my comments. I would appreciate comments from you:

Keira
Everly
Sophie
Ruby
Poppy
Isabella "Bella"
Lucy
Holly

I'll read your comments and reply and then probably just take a few weeks to think about it and find out which one feels right.

Keira - lovely
Everly - if I heard it, I may think you did Beverley.
Sophie - ok, popular
Ruby -quite nice
Poppy - love it
Isabella "Bella" - quite nice
Lucy - lovely, no one will associate it with Lucy Letby
Holly - lovely

Keira would be my choice from your list.
How about Avery as it's similar to Emery/Everly but nicer IMO?

So do I! She was the only one in her primary school the whole time she was there. I’ve loved the name Lucy since I was a little girl so knew i had my girl name sorted. 13 is a wonderful age isn’t it? ( said dripping with sarcasm) 😂

Yea I think mine is the only one in her school, I loved it because of 50 first dates!
and also it’s a classic but not to old if that makes sense!
oh god yea! Pretty sure she’s rotting somewhere with a hint of back chat every so often! 🤣

I like Sophie, Holly and Poppy best.

From your list, I'd only consider Lucy and Holly for my own child.

Lucy is my favourite, followed by Holly.
Sophie is OK.

Love Poppy. I have one! She is 20yo. Soooo many people have commented on her name growing up. Saying what a lovely name it is. It does really suit her though.

I also have an Isabel Lucy. Love them both.

Holly is nice too.

Tbh I think all your names are nice (except Everly or whatever it was!! )
They are all from the same 'mould' so I think just go with you're favourite 🤩

I love Sophie, Ruby and Lucy. Then again mine all have popular names, there is a reason they become so popular- beautiful stunning names!

Suggestions:

Millie
Freya
Alice
Ella
Kate
Laura
Nina
Tess
Emily
Zara
Isobel

Holly is my favourite from your list 🙂

I like Sophie and Lucy rye best.

I love Holly.
Ruby is a nice name to.

I have gone off the name Lucy. Lucia is a nice alternative (I like the pronunciation lu-chia)

Love Ruby and Holly from your list.

You might like:
Polly
Marnie
Sadie
Sylvie
Ella
Eliza
Tula

I like all your names OP, none are offensive or have bad connotations in my opinion.

I think Lucy is too well known to just be associated with the latest murder case and Keira, I think people would think Keira Knightly so should spell it correctly