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Which girl name? Baby due in 11 days

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JLH2B26 · 27/10/2025 17:33

Which girl name would you choose if you had too

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DuchessOfNarcissex · 27/10/2025 20:29

Not really, Marc said like the Welsh word doesn't sound like Mark. Elis and Ellis sound different - only slightly, but different, if Elis said his name, I'd hear the likely spelling.
Same with Alys and Alis, Ellen, Elen and Elin, or Mathew and Matthew.

I have a friend called Marc (not remotely Welsh or French). He says it like Mark.

I think these days most people ask how people spell things?
I'm usually not that bothered. If in doubt (e.g. name I hadn't heard before) I'd ask.
I know a Caley, Kayleigh and a Kayley! I know a Kaleigh. Her parent said 'Kayleigh spelt K-A-L-E-I-G-H'

CurlewKate · 27/10/2025 20:31

Elisabeth or Sylvia or Charlotte. Shortened to Betsy, Sylvia or Lottie.

Firsttimebabymummy · 27/10/2025 20:40

Lottie if Charlotte is full name.

Otherwise Sylvie.

ladygindiva · 27/10/2025 20:52

I chose Marnie but Sylvie and Lottie weren't far behind for me as they are also lovely.

zebrastripesarefun · 27/10/2025 20:57

Love Betsie the most. Prefer Betsy spelling

closethedooronyourwayout · 28/10/2025 02:24

Betsy is my favourite from the list, would spell it s y instead of s i e though.

andjustlikethat1 · 28/10/2025 06:08

I also think Roma is a beautiful name

PurpleReindeer2 · 28/10/2025 07:04

Charlotte nn Lottie
Elizabeth nn Eliza or Betsy
Sorry but I don't really like any of the other names on your list

Lalalandy · 28/10/2025 10:39

Love Sylvie or Lottie (but would have Charlotte on BC)

WildCherryBlossom · 28/10/2025 10:47

I thought Marnie was a nickname for Marianne (at least it is for the one I know - I think sibling couldn’t say Marianne and somehow mispronunciation Marnie stuck all the way into adulthood)

WildCherryBlossom · 28/10/2025 10:48

I love Sylvie. It’s chic, underused and timeless.

Makingpeace · 28/10/2025 10:48

Parsleysalad · 27/10/2025 17:34

Charlotte nn Lottie

Why?

Lottie is a beautiful name in its own right 😍

Lottie or Sylvie

Makingpeace · 28/10/2025 10:49

WildCherryBlossom · 28/10/2025 10:48

I love Sylvie. It’s chic, underused and timeless.

It's not underused in my area or friendship group! I know 8 Sylvie's under the age of 5. Lovely name 😍

DuchessOfNarcissex · 28/10/2025 11:54

I don't think it is usable as a name @andjustlikethat1 .

Calliopespa · 28/10/2025 12:37

DuchessOfNarcissex · 27/10/2025 20:29

Not really, Marc said like the Welsh word doesn't sound like Mark. Elis and Ellis sound different - only slightly, but different, if Elis said his name, I'd hear the likely spelling.
Same with Alys and Alis, Ellen, Elen and Elin, or Mathew and Matthew.

I have a friend called Marc (not remotely Welsh or French). He says it like Mark.

I think these days most people ask how people spell things?
I'm usually not that bothered. If in doubt (e.g. name I hadn't heard before) I'd ask.
I know a Caley, Kayleigh and a Kayley! I know a Kaleigh. Her parent said 'Kayleigh spelt K-A-L-E-I-G-H'

I've not come across a Caley but it does strike me that Caley-Fleur could be nice.

Pranksters · 28/10/2025 12:39

I can’t stand Betsy, it’s way too cutesy and twee. Fine for a two year old but not a grown up.

DuchessOfNarcissex · 28/10/2025 12:50

Calliopespa · 28/10/2025 12:37

I've not come across a Caley but it does strike me that Caley-Fleur could be nice.

Lovely. A sister for Lettice perhaps.

Calliopespa · 28/10/2025 12:51

DuchessOfNarcissex · 28/10/2025 12:50

Lovely. A sister for Lettice perhaps.

Beautiful pairing.

Calliopespa · 28/10/2025 12:54

Pranksters · 28/10/2025 12:39

I can’t stand Betsy, it’s way too cutesy and twee. Fine for a two year old but not a grown up.

I quite like it but I think the child needs to be given somewhere else to go with it, ie; an opportunity to call herself Elizabeth - or even Liz, Eliza etc - if Betsy starts to feel too cutesy.

ETA ditto Lottie

GreyCloudsLooming · 28/10/2025 12:57

WildCherryBlossom · 28/10/2025 10:48

I love Sylvie. It’s chic, underused and timeless.

It’s horrendously dated in France.

PevenseygirlQQ · 28/10/2025 13:00

I like Lottie, I don’t agree you should use Charlotte, if you like Lottie and will only use Lottie, just use Lottie. Second Marnie.

Betsy is cute also.
Sylvie reminds me of an Eastend grandma who smokes 50 a day
Perrie reminds me of Perrie from little mix

GofE · 28/10/2025 13:06

Hmm, not sure on one particular from the list,

My thought is to imagine this baby, and the name in use, when older. Ie: teenager, adult at work - they could become prime minister one day- how would the name sit?
Then make your decision :-)

IRFS23 · 28/10/2025 13:32

I like billie and Perrie but they scored the lowest 😂

DuchessOfNarcissex · 28/10/2025 13:59

Does it go with the surname?
Will you still like the name in 20, 30 or 40 years' time? Did I like it 10 years ago?

Perrie reminds me of Perrie from Little Mix Same here, and Peri-menopause, Kevin and Perry and Peri-Peri-sauce.

I like Billie, @IRFS23 but not Sylvie. Sylv is awful. Definitely East end granny vibes.

MsSmartShoes · 28/10/2025 14:07

Marnie or Sylvie - nice names for all
ages. Lottie is a safe sensible name.
The others are too cutesy.

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