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Jessica or Phoebe?

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Lora69 · 30/04/2010 11:06

Think I am down to two names-

Jessica Shailes or Phoebe Shailes?

Jessica Belle Shailes
Phoebe Willow Shailes

Jessica is my long standing fave name from childhood tho I like others equally now. she would get nn Jess/Jesse/Jesse Belle and when she is older maybe Jezebel from me (plz dont slate me too much for that, I just like the sounds!)

Phoebe i really Love the nn Bea! And probably Pheebs too. Have liked Willow for ages. Phoebe was inspired by Friends as me and OH are both very happy/light hearted people.

So which do you like?

Jessica Belle or Phoebe Willow?

(her future brother will probs be Henry)
thanks xxx

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nikkisbump · 30/04/2010 11:10

Phoebe Willow

nikkisbump · 30/04/2010 11:11

Ps - I do like Jessica, but Phoebe is one of my faves!

OrmRenewed · 30/04/2010 11:11

Phoebe. Lovely name.

Magaly · 30/04/2010 11:13

Phoebe definitely

Jessica is a perfectly good name but it's a bit harsh sounding, jmo. SSssss followed by Kuh.

But it's a strong name, and that is good imo. It's just a strong name i don't like iyswim.

Sophie78 · 30/04/2010 11:38

Not much help to you but I love both names! Why don;t you wait till she arrives to see what one suits her best

BallpointPen · 30/04/2010 11:41

Out of those two I prefer Phoebe, that's because my name is Jessica and you never like your own that much do you?

Eglu · 30/04/2010 11:42

Phoebe is a lovely lovely name. I've loved it for years. And Phoebe Willow sounds really pretty.

EldonAve · 30/04/2010 11:46

Jessica

kailie · 30/04/2010 11:52

phoebe is lovely - jessica belle sounds really pretty too, but prefer phoebe

WickedWitchSouthWest · 30/04/2010 11:52

Phoebe Willow is lovely.

twolittlemonkeys · 30/04/2010 11:55

I like them both, possibly prefer Phoebe Willow

fairimum · 30/04/2010 11:56

I love them both...

nighbynight · 30/04/2010 11:58

Love them both...sorry thats not much help is it!

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Lora69 · 30/04/2010 12:03

ow no im totally torn!

which do you like the look of most and the sound of most?

do you think of 2 totally different girls with these names?? x

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recireci · 30/04/2010 12:32

Phoebe Willow.

I think Phoebe goes well with your surname. Jessica Shailes has a lot of s/sh sounds.

Willow Phoebe Shailes would be nice too!

KiddingAnxiously · 30/04/2010 12:45

Jessica, I would stay away from the friends relation...

Doozie · 30/04/2010 13:13

Phoebe Jessica Shailes is my favourite.

sleepingsowell · 30/04/2010 13:34

I have always loved the name Jessica too - it's pretty but intelligent sounding somehow, and strong

However, you have topped it with Phoebe Willow which is just beautiful!

Veritythebrave · 30/04/2010 13:48

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Pollyanna · 30/04/2010 13:52

Phoebe is lovely. I have one - we call her Bee or Fee. (or beezlebub (sp?),but that is down to her personality!).

MunchkinsMumof2 · 30/04/2010 14:28

Phoebe, my friend calls her dd Feebs!

Paulinespens · 01/05/2010 00:01

Phoebe is a beautiful name. Also like Jessica but Phoebe is my 20 month old daughter's name so I am somewhat biased.

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Lora69 · 17/05/2010 22:16

DEcided to bump this as im still 50:50..x

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Lora69 · 17/05/2010 22:18

But consensus was Phoebe actually..!

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Hedwig3 · 18/05/2010 09:48

Phoebe without a doubt.