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Am having a girl!

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loobylu3 · 30/09/2008 13:21

Have just had my 20 weeks scan which confirmed (much to my surprise) that we are having a girl.
We already have:

DD Maia (pn My-a)
DS Lucas

The girls names currently on my shortlist are:

Eliza
Cecily
Livia (this isn't just a contraction of Olivia but a name in its own right!)
Claudia
Matilda

What do you think of these?

We are looking for something that is not too popular. Although I tend to like traditional names DH prefers v unusual. He is also non British and of Asian descent so any Asian/ slightly multicultural suggestions welcomed or any more British ones too!

Many thx

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McDreamy · 30/09/2008 13:25

All lovely and many many congratulations! I have my 20 week scan on Monday!!

babyOcho · 30/09/2008 13:26

Claudia is nice.

I think that Matilda/Tilly is quite popular.

imaginaryfriend · 30/09/2008 13:27

Girls are the best. But I'm biased.

I like Matilda and Eliza the best on your list but they're all lovely.

BabyBaby123 · 30/09/2008 13:27

congratulations!!

the only one i'm really not keen on from your list is Matilida.

electra · 30/09/2008 13:28

Claudia is fab...

MrsMattie · 30/09/2008 13:28

Eliza and Livia are my favourites. Congrats!

Nappyzoneneedssleep · 30/09/2008 13:29

congratulations awww - i like livia of your pickings.

Fimbo · 30/09/2008 13:29

I like Livvy or Libby.

Names not to my particular taste but you might like:-

Portia
Ophellia
Liberty
Octavia

Anna8888 · 30/09/2008 13:29

Livia is one of my all time favourite names and if I had a DD2 she would definitely be called this .

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loobylu3 · 30/09/2008 14:34

Thank you so much for all the instant responses!

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lovemybuggy · 30/09/2008 16:07

Congrats how lovely
Love Claudia, the others are nice too

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loobylu3 · 30/09/2008 18:52

Any Ops on Phoebe and Scarlett also?

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frazzledoldbag34 · 30/09/2008 19:51

Congrats on the baby girl! How lovely.
All your names are fab, in fact several are on my list too! MY DD2 was Claudia until she was born then didn't suit it and we chose something else. If this next one is a girl I'll probably use it this time............
The only one I'm not keen on is Matilda (nothing wrong with it but just a bit popular at the mo I think). Wouldn't have thought of Livia but I do like it lots

Good luck

ScummyMummy · 30/09/2008 19:52

Eliza is a lovely name.

misdee · 30/09/2008 19:53

matilda is getting v popular atm.

i have 3 dd's already,

Nicole
Lauren
Serena.

And 4th dd on the way. am a bit stuck for namesmyself. keep changing my mind lol.

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loobylu3 · 30/09/2008 19:56

I agree about Matilda. I thought of using it 4 years ago when I was pregnany with my son bu it has become so popular since then that it is now lower down my list!

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Tortington · 30/09/2008 19:58

i love cecily

everyone and his dog is called mathilda

cyteen · 30/09/2008 19:58

Eliza is my favourite from your (very nice) list, but maybe another 'a' name might be a bit samey with Maia?

TillyScoutsmum · 30/09/2008 20:01

I have a Matilda (so has my dog ) and a Scarlett. Haven't yet many another of either name

Claudia is top of my list if there is a dd3. Eliza is very pretty as well. Phoebe is pretty but will forever have Friends connotations for me

funkydude · 30/09/2008 20:01

Talia

TillyScoutsmum · 30/09/2008 20:02

and in English .... Haven't yet met another with either name...

MerryMarigold · 30/09/2008 20:03

I love Cecily and quite like Livia (altho the poor child will be forever being called Olivia, I'm afraid).

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loobylu3 · 30/09/2008 20:17

Tilly Scouts mum- we seem to have v similar taste in girl's names.
There are so many beautiful girl's names and I personally feel that I can be a bit more adventurous with a girl's name if you know what I mean!
Now it's just a question of persuading DH to agree to one of them!!

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sleepyhead3 · 01/10/2008 12:26

I like all your names actually. Eliza would probably be my favourite but you can't go wrong really!

skidaddle · 01/10/2008 12:30

I know loads of scarletts so i think it must be getting really popular

love Eliza, but all nice!

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