Clutching at straws! But can I.....?

[Eleta]

Call daughter Phoebe when surname is Newby?

I love the name and baby will be arriving on Thursday so time running out.

Does it sound ridiculous? Or could I get away with it?

i think you would only get away with it if you double barrel it with another name, like phoebe-ann or phoebe-jo or some other combination. Otherwise it sounds a bit daft imo.

NO

Does sound a bit ridiculous. Good luck with the birth!

Sorry - but no

Agree that Phoebe-Ann might just work, but under no other circumstances

Good luck

I don't think it matters that much really. if you love the name i'd just go for it. Personally don't like double barreled names so would just go for Phoebe.

For what its worth many people marry and end up with less than ideal name combinations, for the few times when we are called by our full name does it really matter?

I think its kind of got a ring to it!!

Good luck on Thursday.

No

and Phoebe-jo sounds worse

Fiona? Chloe? Zoe?

No
And don't db it or you will have her ending up sounding like a Texan trailer trash waitress.

I actually rather like it!

Sounds cool to me

nope does not work, and agree with moondog im afraid!

not a great start in life!

nope!!!! I don't think you should do it. I love the name Florence but our surname is Lawrence so I could never use it!

I love the name Phoebe too but don't think you can do it. As for 'the few times we are called by our full name' - well, at home maybe not, but what about every day on the school register, at any job interview or appointment, at graduation, at her wedding? Sorry, think you ought to look for something else. Shame as it is a lovely name but...

Maybe you could call her Persephone instead?

No, it doesn't work as a serious name.

Fiona Newby
Freya Newby ??

no.

Give her your maiden/sur name as a middle name and use it as though it is her last name and maybe it could work.Or double barrel your surnames?

Phoebe Smyth Newby
Phoebe Newby-Smyth

no

er, I think there are better choices.

Ok, put it down to mad pregnant moment. Will stick with Harriet.