some names I have been thinking about!

[tummytickler]

Hi all
We are ttc no 5 and I am due to test on Monday (feeling queezy so fingers crossed!).
To stop myself from testing early I have been thinking about some more names (although boys are a bit more set).
Would love some opinions - trying to avoid anything too trendy!

Girls

Sybil
Daphne
Mildred (Dilly as nn)
Miriam
Jean
Joan

I am feeling a little bored of our current front runner - Juniper.
Boys will probably be one of Shem, Lev or Mordecai, dh also mentioned Lazarus.

So, opinions on Lazarus - will it be forever associated with lepers? Also not sure Lazarus 'fits' with other dc's.
Thanks!

Mrsvwoolf - Mildred has been a favourite for years, but the nn Millie has put us off using it with other dc's, but we really like Dilly, although intend to use Mildred mostly, but thought a nn option might nip Millie in the bud before it starts!

"Dh likes old names" - surely the Hebrew names are older than Daphne and Joan etc?!!

I don't like Juniper at all. How about Marianne? Or Martha?

Yes, of course Hebrew names are older, i think he may of gotten bored with the Shifrah/Miriam convo. And we have always loved Mildred. And it does go with other dc's names!

Do not like Marianne or Martha though.

mildmanneredjanitor - not orthodox - non practicing. Morrie is less burdensome though!
I am not keen on Lazarus anyway - dh's idea.
I am feeling bored of Juniper as it has been hanging around as a choice for dc's for so long, I am almost trying to ignore it to see if I can like it again!
tbh, I am having trouble lengthening the boys list from Shem and Lev!

I think Sybil is an inspired choice! I also really like Daphne, but probably wouldn't have Mildred. Sorry!

I love Miriam.

From your boys list I prefer Lev.

Like Ezra, Esau and Elijah but have a 7 year old Eli so cant have those.
Dh finds Jem to feminine (we have discussed it already!)

I like Mimi - dd1 was nearly Miranda and would have had nn Mimi.

I love Daphne (would use it myself) but it may well become more popular.

Miriam- like this too
Mildred- could definitely grow on me!

Boy's names not to my taste- just too Biblical for me

Miriam is lovely.

Please don't call your kid Juniper