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Brodie for a girl?

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lola0109 · 16/11/2009 11:24

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.

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dizzydixies · 16/11/2009 11:31

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!!

MaggiePie · 16/11/2009 12:00

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.

MollieO · 16/11/2009 12:03

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

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lola0109 · 16/11/2009 12:04

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

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MaggiePie · 16/11/2009 12:05

I get that, but I'm old!

dizzydixies · 16/11/2009 12:09

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

clam · 16/11/2009 12:17

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

MrsBadger · 16/11/2009 12:19

Isla
Orla
Fiona
Fionnula

please not Brodie

mumof2rugrats · 16/11/2009 12:31

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

MaggiePie · 16/11/2009 12:46

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

MaggiePie · 16/11/2009 12:49

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.

EvilTwins · 16/11/2009 12:58

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.

birdofthenorth · 16/11/2009 13:44

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!

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mathanxiety · 16/11/2009 15:04

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?

dizzydixies · 16/11/2009 15:18

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

what about Blyth?

MyMyKindofaGirl · 16/11/2009 15:22

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

BarackObamasTransitVan · 16/11/2009 15:31

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

Poohbearsmom · 16/11/2009 15:42

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)

CheerfulYank · 16/11/2009 15:53

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)

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lola0109 · 17/11/2009 12:33

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!

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Kingsroadie · 17/11/2009 13:02

Iona?
Saoirse?(pronounced Ser-sha)

I like Brodie too btw

OrangeAnge · 17/11/2009 16:55

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!

mathanxiety · 17/11/2009 19:42

Bridie is a nn for Brigid or Bridget in Ireland.

sarahken · 17/11/2009 20:44

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.