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Ivy... or Alice?

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newmomma · 09/04/2010 10:40

DS1 is called Harry.
DH chose it after his favourite grandfather.

So I get to have a little more sway this time round.

DD due in May - I suggested either Ivy or Alice and DH laughed - he likes both, but because the wife of his fave GP (his GM) was called IVY ALICE!

Completely freaked me out.

Anyway - I now can't decide if I still like either/both names and if its because we'll have two children names after DH's married GP's.

And not a name from my side of the family (which we said we wouldn't do from either side of the family, for arguments sake).

So - can you give me your opinions on both? Either?

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LisaClapham · 09/04/2010 10:53

I like both actually, although not together.
They are both quite old-fashioned which I love. What about Olive? or Violet? both lovely and unusual and similar roots.

displayuntilbestbefore · 09/04/2010 10:54

Alice

Can't help thinking of Ivy Tyldesley when I hear the name Ivy

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newmomma · 09/04/2010 11:10

Violet was the 'other' grandmothers name!!! I do quite like it - although I think SIL is saving it for if she has a girl in the future.

Not keen on Olive. I've always had scrawny ankles (riciulous, I know, but everyone hates something on their body!) and used to call myself Olive oil... (popeye reference)!

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choosyfloosy · 09/04/2010 11:31

Not sure you'll be able to get round this now you've thought of it IYSWIM.

Edith?
Cecilia?

Doozie · 09/04/2010 13:03

Alice is my pick. I prefer Iris to Ivy.

telsa · 09/04/2010 13:42

Both very nice - but I think Alice has the edge. and flows better with Harry

swanandduck · 09/04/2010 16:18

I much prefer Alice. Ivy is a bit old ladyish.

mathanxiety · 09/04/2010 19:04

Alice for me too.

pointydog · 09/04/2010 19:17

Alice

piscesmoon · 09/04/2010 19:19

Alice. Poison Ivy-clinging Ivy-neither are nice!

allyfe · 09/04/2010 19:39

Love Alice. Not keen on Ivy.

bubbles12 · 09/04/2010 19:54

Alice, best name in the world!

DorotheaPlenticlew · 09/04/2010 19:55

Alice.

soapboxqueen · 09/04/2010 20:01

Alice. Ivy is Poison Ivy

lucy567 · 09/04/2010 20:56

Love both names, I have two DS's but wanted to call a girl Alice Ivy. Love it especially together. I feel envious that you can use the names sob sob!!!!

Tas1 · 09/04/2010 21:08

Alice.

minimoos · 10/04/2010 15:53

Alice is best. I think Ivy sounds very harsh and not pretty at all.

MyThumbsHaveGoneWeird · 10/04/2010 21:47

I like Ivy!

LaRagazzaInglese · 10/04/2010 22:48

I prefer Ivy but think Alice sounds better with Harry.

JaynieB · 10/04/2010 22:49

Alice gets my vote.

sharbie · 10/04/2010 22:53

I like both but Alice wins as I've got one and I am so glad I picked this name (nearly 13 years ago.) Took ages to find a middle name tho in the end we went for Mary.

CrystalQueen · 10/04/2010 22:59

Alice, but I'm biased
The only problem with it is having to correct people that it's not Alison. But maybe that's a Scottish thing.

shockers · 10/04/2010 23:03

Not keen on Ivy but love Alice.

Bonners · 11/04/2010 18:15

Ooooo, I think Ivy wins. It's a beautiful name and it's on my own list. My DP has suggested Alice but I just feel it's a wee bit plain.

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