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82 replies

Milliekate38 · 22/12/2025 06:58

For a girl -
we like Ebony , middle name rose
second choice Paris ( no middle name ideal)

boy - Tristan
second choice Bradley ( although I’m not 100%)
also like lex ( just lex not short for anything)

to go with sibling Caleb

please let me know which you like best or another suggestion thank you

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Marylou2 · 22/12/2025 08:39

Don't mind Tristan if you're solidly middle class. Confused as to why you'd consider Bradley? As others have pointed out white people probably shouldn't be calling their kids Ebony. Perhaps a rethink might be in order.

Moreteaandchocolate · 22/12/2025 08:41

I love Tristan, great name.

Girls ideas

Elodie
Robyn
Harmony
Melody
Ivory
Scarlett
Skyla / Skye
Emerald
Elowen
Eden
Aurora
Cleo

Cinai · 22/12/2025 08:41

Elodie instead of Ebony?

HairyToity · 22/12/2025 09:13

I love Tristan. I'd go back to your drawing board on girls names.

Ideas:

Bo
Bobbie
Edie
Annie
Connie
Seren

Milliekate38 · 22/12/2025 09:38

Yes I think we are agreed Tristan for a boy .

Will need to have a think for girls name as none jump out what’s been suggested

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DuchessOfNarcissex · 22/12/2025 12:09

Ebony - no. Same reason as pp.
middle name rose - just like nearly all other girls
Paris - middle name France, Texas or Hilton?

Bonnie?

Emony is too lemony and hasn't been used between 1996 and 2024. Looks made up.

Tristan - fine
Bradley - 1970s name
Lex - fine but looks like it's short for something. Vehicle Leasing | Lex Autolease

Thewalrusandthecarpenter · 22/12/2025 12:21

Afraid I agree with the majority - Tristan is a fabulous name, as is Caleb. Ebony reminds me of the Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder eighties song, Ebony and Ivory. I hear PPs saying they know white Ebonies but … how about Isolde?

theunbreakablecleopatrajones · 22/12/2025 12:21

ClemFandangosHair · 22/12/2025 07:20

I personally wouldn’t use the name Ebony if you are white.

I like Tristan very much though, it’s a fabulous name.

I wouldn't use Ebony regardless - it's a ludic

DuchessOfNarcissex · 22/12/2025 12:23

???

theunbreakablecleopatrajones · 22/12/2025 12:25

I wouldn't use Ebony regardless - it's a ludicrous name - but yes, especially bonkers and embarrassing if you are white. Seriously please don't OP. Paris is also bad, just not quite as bad.

Tristan is lovely. Bradley is OK. Lex is weird as a full name (call him Alexander or at least Alex) else it sounds like you just can't be arsed to think of an actual name.

Maybe Bryony, Verity or Leonie for a girl?

NuffSaidSam · 22/12/2025 12:25

Caleb and Tristan are both lovely.

Ebony is nice, but not for a white child. Paris is awful.

How about:

Caleb and Romilly
Caleb and Lucia
Caleb and Margot
Caleb and Sasha
Caleb and Juno
Caleb and Athena
Caleb and Harriet
Caleb and Lily

theunbreakablecleopatrajones · 22/12/2025 12:25

DuchessOfNarcissex · 22/12/2025 12:23

???

An early send..

theunbreakablecleopatrajones · 22/12/2025 12:27

Marylou2 · 22/12/2025 08:39

Don't mind Tristan if you're solidly middle class. Confused as to why you'd consider Bradley? As others have pointed out white people probably shouldn't be calling their kids Ebony. Perhaps a rethink might be in order.

Bloody hell, class doesn't need to define what names you can use

Milliekate38 · 22/12/2025 12:27

We’ve decided Tristan for boy so only need a girl name now ( having a surprise so sex unknown )

really need help with girls names please.

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MerryAndBrightLaLaLa · 22/12/2025 12:32

I don’t like any of the names sorry.
Agree don’t use ebony if you’re white.

MerryAndBrightLaLaLa · 22/12/2025 12:36

Milliekate38 · 22/12/2025 12:27

We’ve decided Tristan for boy so only need a girl name now ( having a surprise so sex unknown )

really need help with girls names please.

I can tell you some girls names I like, but I’m getting the impression we don’t have the same taste. Oh well here goes:

Violet
Camille
Eloise
Cleo
Leah
Sylvie
Paloma
Isabella- Bella
Lucia
Florence
Clara
Goldie
Ella

Sparklybutold · 22/12/2025 12:37

For a girl -
we like Ebony , middle name rose

really pretty name, however wouldn’t use if white.

second choice Paris ( no middle name ideal)

it sounds ‘trashy’

boy - Tristan

Negative connotations for me for a boy who used to sexually assault me in primary school.

second choice Bradley ( although I’m not 100%)

american, strong, captain of American football team

also like lex ( just lex not short for anything)

trashy again - sorry

DuchessOfNarcissex · 22/12/2025 12:45

How about Ebba for a girl? Ebba - Wikipedia

Milliekate38 · 22/12/2025 12:47

What about
Isobel, Ayla , Celine ?
any of those go with Caleb ?

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NippyPete · 22/12/2025 12:47

Tristan is lovely. Ebony is just an odd choice for a white child. Elora, Elodie, Jade?

Milliekate38 · 22/12/2025 12:49

Moreteaandchocolate · 22/12/2025 08:41

I love Tristan, great name.

Girls ideas

Elodie
Robyn
Harmony
Melody
Ivory
Scarlett
Skyla / Skye
Emerald
Elowen
Eden
Aurora
Cleo

I do like isobelle, after thinking about ebony we have crossed it off

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Pranksters · 22/12/2025 12:51

Rose is the most overused boring middle name. All girls have it. It’s the equivalent of Louise or Jane.

Paris is terrible, Ebony is ok but Rose just makes it dull. I don’t like either boy names.

Isabelle is nice but hugely popular.

Sparklinggreen · 22/12/2025 12:54

Of your choices I love Tristan. The others not too keen on. how about:

boy
Hugo
Gabriel

girl
Clara
Cassia
Eloise

Hiptothisjive · 22/12/2025 12:55

17caterpillars1mouse · 22/12/2025 07:27

Sorry I don't like your girls names at all. They seem the type of names people on shows like 'the only way is Essex' would use and that's just not my style.

I don't like Lex. But I do like Tristan (and the similar Tristram) and Bradley.

Caleb is gorgeous, your girl names really don't fit it

Totally agree

DinoDances · 22/12/2025 12:59

Love Tristan. Agree with other posters and glad you've crossed Ebony off your list.

Isobel and Celine are both lovely too, really like them. Ayla I think would have pronunciation trouble as some pronounce it like "Isla" and some with an A sound.