Brodie for a girl?

[lola0109]

Hi all,

Just found out that DC2 is DD2 and struggling to think of names.

I was at a party at the weekend and met a girl called Brodie. I had originally thought this was a boys name but apparently it's unisex and this girl was really pretty (as i'm sure DD2 will be ) and really suited the name.

DP likes Carys but I think it's a bit harsh sounding.

DD1 is Ainslie so I have no probelms with unisex names.

Any thoughts or suggestions would be great.

congratulations, I have 3 DDs and have struggled with names for each subsequent one

I'm not sure about Brodie - I have nothing against unisex names and my DD3 has a name much more commonly associated with a boy - I think my indecision stems from it being a rather common surname up here in Scotland

would have to give it more thought I think as, for once, I really can't decide sorry!!

no. yuck.

What about Bronwen Dee with Brodie as a nick name. Or Brona? Brona means sadness though which I don't like.

I just couldnt put Brodie on a girl's bc. Too awful.

What about Bellamy? It's a sur name which comes to mind as being unisex but a nice sound. Delaney is popular in America.

Surely you'd have to have it as a middle name with Jean as her first name?

I love Bronwen but DP won't even consider it but he likes Broghan (which is out because of our surname, a body part) But I think Bronwen and Broghan are quite similar, not sure why he is so against it, he must have known a Bronwen in the past.

We're from (and are still living in) scotland and quite like scottish/celtic names but it's not a necessity, but name really needs to go with Ainslie

eg Ainslie and Isabella/Gabriella etc don't go.

Please don't suggest Harriet

I get that, but I'm old!

lola my FAV name up here at the moment is Muiranne pn Mirren

But you (and she) would spend your whole time saying, "no, that's M-U-I-R.... pronounced Mirren, as in Helen."

Isla
Orla
Fiona
Fionnula

please not Brodie

i like brodie and it was on my list when pg with dd1 but decided on cody instead
congratulations

Yeah, Muireanne, is nice. think it's pronounced Mwirren in my neck of the woods/

Broghan is just way too like the gaelic for shoes. change one letter I think, broghai

Clodagh is lovely. So what about Delaney then?, nmsaa, but it 'goes' with Ainslie.

I used to teach a Brodie and she was a horror, so I'd avoid it if it was me. But I'm guessing you've never met this particular Brodie, so don't let that put you off.

On the Scots theme I like Orla, Morven or Elspeth, but not so keen on Brodie for a girl I'm afraid.

Love Ainslie btw!

It's not great, imo. Too close to broody. What about Lindsey? Delaney is nice, even though a bit American can be shortened to Laney. How about Lacey? Or Lucy? Muireann might be hard for non-Irish speakers to pronounce. (Mwirrin) I actualy like your DH's suggestion I don't think Carys is harsh, and can be shortened to Carrie. What about Morgan?

was coming on to suggest Bronte but mumslife beat me to it

what about Blyth?

I think Brodie and Ainslie go really well together - go for it!

Brodie is a lovely name and I like it muchly. I know a male one and a female one, both of whom are delightful.

I quite like Brodie there was a girl on home and away called it thats the only one iv ever 'known'. If you like irish names i know loads of lovely ones... One of my fav is Laoise (pronounced lee-sha)

I've never known a girl Brodie. I know about 5 little boys Brodie/Brody's and they're all hellions. I suppose it's cute for a girl, I've just never thought of it.

I've always liked Bria though, I've only known one and she was lovely. (She pronounced it Bree-uh but she was forever getting Bry-uh as well)

Thanks all for you opinions, I've found out that Brodie means "ditch" or "muddy water" it has put me off slighlty.

I suggested Bronte to DP and he nearly choked so I think that's a no!

Not too keen on Delaney but I do like Morven and Mirren (with that spelling).

Thanks birdofthenorth we obviously love ainslie too but it was met with a few funny looks when we first announced it but it suits her and us perfectly IYKWIM.

More suggestions please, it's certainly giving us food for thought!

Iona?
Saoirse?(pronounced Ser-sha)

I like Brodie too btw

I like Brodie, it is a bit American sounding as well as being a bit old-fashioned. A name in a similar vein is Bridie.... means strong, exhalted or lofty depending on what you look at!

Bridie is a nn for Brigid or Bridget in Ireland.

I was going to use as a middle name if my last child was a boy- however was a girl. My family (scottish side) use either Brodie or Campbell as middle names as a way of preserving surnames in our heritage. My son is Jack Campbell. Have no female equivalant and didnt realise Brodie could be used for either sex.