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Orangelover · 11/01/2026 12:30

Expecting a March baby and don’t know what we’re having. Baby boy name is solid and has been from the start. Baby girl name me and DH are struggling. We have three favourites but for some reason I’m not convinced any of them are “the one”. Can I ask the Mumsnet consensus on our finalists? And any other suggestions welcome. Middle name would be either Jane, Joyce or Margaret. Surname is fairly common, begins with F and goes with most things.

Claudia
Cora
Cordelia

Cordelia is DH’s fave and rather a late entry to our shortlist. I do like it but can’t decide if it’s a bit much.

Thanks!

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alifeonourplanet75 · 12/01/2026 08:04

My fav is Cora. Claudia depends on how you are pronouncing it, and Cordelia I dislike. Cara?

DinoDances · 12/01/2026 12:29

I really like all of them, I think Cordelia would be my favourite. It's definitely not too much when you have Olivia, Isabella, Delilah, Ottilie, Ophelia, Amelia, Penelope, Arabella, all in the top 100. Can just wait until she's here to decide though.

MinPinSins · 12/01/2026 13:17

Moreteaandchocolate · 11/01/2026 17:00

Cora would be my pick, because I find it prettier than the typical short versions of Claudia (Claudie) and Cordelia (Cordy).

Isn't Delia the typical nickname for Cordelia? Much nicer than Cordy!

Helpmefindmysoul · 12/01/2026 13:22

Not overly keen on your choices but some lovely suggestions by others.

Clara
Cecily
Camilla
Cassie

17caterpillars1mouse · 12/01/2026 20:36

I love Cordelia, long but some great shortening options, my favourites Cordie, Corey and Dellie

Thewalrusandthecarpenter · 12/01/2026 20:56

Cordelia Margaret is absolutely beautiful

Orangelover · 13/01/2026 09:24

Thanks all! Claudia is my favourite pronounced Claw-dia (don’t mind the winkleman association I love her), likely Claudia Margaret but DH bless him loves Cora and Cordelia. I do like all three and we’ll likely see what she looks like if she is a she that is 😂

Some other nice suggestions thank you!

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WhosMadeline · 13/01/2026 10:46

I know a little Cornelia but it makes me think of corns on the feet. She goes by Cora though.

HarvestMouseandGoldenCups · 13/01/2026 11:13

I like Claudia best.

Id also suggest:

Clara
Cecilia
Celine
Celeste
Seren (it means star)

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