Final two for baby girl’s name

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I’m due in 4 weeks with DD. DH is Welsh and I am Cornish, we’re trying to decide between Merryn and Gwen. What’s the Mumsnet verdict?

Gwendolyn nn Gwen
If not then Merryn
Both are good

Oooh I love both! Gwen just edges it for me but it’s a tough call.

Okay which do we think goes better with the middle name Willow?

Merryn is nicer and goes better with Willow.

Also, gwenn has an unfortunate meaning in Cornish…

Merryn Willow is gorgeous and would be my preference, but they are both lovely names!

Congratulations on your little one!

Shouldn't it be Gwendoline or something, not just Gwen? Sounds a bit abrupt as a full name.

If it is just Gwen, then I'd rather go with Merryn.

I voted Gwen. I’d LOVE to meet a little Gwenny at playgroup. But merryn is very cute too

Merryn Willow sounds best - lovely name 😊

(Realising the irony with my username)

I’m not keen on the repeating ‘w’ sound in Gwen Willow. I preferred Merryn anyway but much prefer Merryn with Willow.

Merryn Willow goes well. Gwen Willow is much too w heavy.

Merryn is lovely.
Not Gwen.

Merryn is so sweet, and suits both a small child (nn Merry possibly?) but also a woman with a good life and a purpose.

Both lovely…genuinely struggled to vote, but went with Merryn in the end.

merryn by miles!

Gosh, you learn something new every day!

Merryn is just lovely. Gwen just reminds me of Gwendoline Mary Lacey.
Merryn Willow goes really nicely as well.

Merryn is lovely

I'm Scandinavian and I thought Merryn was a boy's name. And it reminds me of Lord of the Rings.

Sorry, off topic, but I think you may be mixing up two different hobbits, Merry (full name Meriadoc) and Pippin?

Think we’re going for Merryn! ❤

Merryn ❤️

I love Merryn (I’m also Cornish). Gwen is lovely but Merryn just beats it.

My dd has a friend called Merryn - love it.

Gorgeous name 💕

Yep, stick with Merryn OP❤️