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Help with girls names - not long left

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Scabadadabadooo · Yesterday 17:47

I've decided to start a new thread with my new top names (I started the blossom one).

Id really appreciate some help with choosing a girls name, I have three weeks left and have gone round and round in circles.
The list is currently
Daphne
Luna
Marigold
Maeve
Elowen
Polly
Flora
Frankie (Francesca)
Lilianna

Daphne is a long term favourite, only hesitation is Daff doesn't appeal.
Luna I think is so pretty but is it substantial enough? Or just a bit trendy?
Marigold - fab nickname options. Fits my nature/flower preference.
Maeve fits our boys names best but we have a short surname starting in F and it kind of blends together.
Elowen - love this but not keen on Ellie
Polly - love, but bit nicknamey next to our other names?
Flora - butter an issue?
Frankie - DH fave but I'm not totally sold. Worried about Fran
Lilianna - bit frilly, I like Lily but find Lily too popular. Like the option of Annie too.

Any views welcome!

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piddleandriddle · Today 11:32

I just realised your the op who wanted to name your child blossom! Any of the names you have now on your list are much nicer than blossom. Go for whichever one sound less ridiculous when you stand at your front door and shout it in the street that usually helps

Thewalrusandthecarpenter · Today 12:02

I really like Flora and Frankie. I have a three syllable name which is never shortened - same with my sister. You can avoid Fran unless your daughter likes it, obviously.

user1492757084 · Today 14:15

Faves for me .. Elowen, Marigold and Polly.
You might like Mary Ellen.

Pyjamatimenow · Today 14:21

Maeve is my favourite from your list. Don’t do Liliana. It’s such a mouthful

Scabadadabadooo · Today 17:07

For those that like Marigold, what nickname would you default to? If any? Just interested.

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Scabadadabadooo · Today 17:20

Statsinyoureyes · Yesterday 20:36

If Maeve doesn't go with your surname, how about Maeva?

I really like Maeva! Thank you, I think that will go on the list. It sounds better with our surname for sure.

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GoldenNuggets08 · Today 18:59

Scabadadabadooo · Yesterday 21:45

Is Lena pronounced Layna or Leena? I quite like it.
My DH vetoed Primrose due to the Prim bit. Although he also vetoed Marigold originally but he's kind of come round to it.

I know a Lee-na and a Len-ah! I really love it.

IfalldownbutIgetupagain · Today 19:17

I know two adult Frankie, both swapped to Chess/ Chessie at around 15 yrs and hate Frankie, no one would dare call them Fran.

Also know two teenage Flora, both known as Flo. One likes the full name the other gives you the evil stare if you call her Flora, she is a teenager though and might love it when she’s older.

I like Polly best from your list, or do you like Pollyanna?

Marigold is nice, I’d shorten to Mary or Goldie, but none of my DC ended up with the shortening I’d thought they would.

dailyconniptions · Today 19:23

Scabadadabadooo · Today 17:07

For those that like Marigold, what nickname would you default to? If any? Just interested.

Nicknames form organically. You don't need to plan them in advance. Don't worry about it.

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