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Thoughts on this name?

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BeLemonSloth · 17/07/2025 18:13

Thoughts on Miranda? It was our top name (probably still is). We like that it is recognisable without being overused. We don't mind that it is slightly dated because we like those sorts of names. We don't want a name that is going to scream "I was born in the 2020s" in 10-20 years so would prefer a name that has already dated and gone out of fashion. Unfortunately, every family member that we have casually mentioned it to (as a possibility) has hated it.

We also like:

Bethany
Connie
Francesca
Kate
Lynn
Matilda (like the name itself but don't love how trendy/overused it is)
Meredith
Rebecca
Rhea (ray-ah)
Stephanie

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boringingoring · 17/07/2025 20:31

If you go for Kate or Connie, definitely give her the full version of the name so she has the option.

I think Miranda is lovely.

My Kate says she’s glad she’s not a Catherine etc

IsItADream · 21/07/2025 18:03

I love Miranda! We ruled out Matilda because it's getting too popular here and Meredith because I didn't even want to imagine how the locals would butcher the pronunciation.

My partner vetoed Millicent. Not sure if that would be an option for you.

I also love (but can't use for various reasons) Beatrix, Cassandra, Celeste, Amaia.

GabrielaAlmeida · 21/07/2025 21:31

BeLemonSloth · 17/07/2025 18:13

Thoughts on Miranda? It was our top name (probably still is). We like that it is recognisable without being overused. We don't mind that it is slightly dated because we like those sorts of names. We don't want a name that is going to scream "I was born in the 2020s" in 10-20 years so would prefer a name that has already dated and gone out of fashion. Unfortunately, every family member that we have casually mentioned it to (as a possibility) has hated it.

We also like:

Bethany
Connie
Francesca
Kate
Lynn
Matilda (like the name itself but don't love how trendy/overused it is)
Meredith
Rebecca
Rhea (ray-ah)
Stephanie

I really liked these names, but you can also check out a web app - It's called Namey- I recently used and found super interesting — it might help you decide on the best name for your baby girl.🤗

RogueFemale · 24/07/2025 01:35

Love Miranda.

Don't like any of the others on your list.

mathanxiety · 24/07/2025 03:47

Miranda is lovely.

I also like Rhea from your list, though the two I know pronounce it Ree-a, not Ray-a.

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