Audrey vs. Iris which one would you choose if you had to choose one?

General Name Discussion
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Right now these are our top two choices for girls.

Which one would you choose and why?

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I love [name_f]Iris[/name_f], but not a fan of [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] (she sounds geeky and middle-aged to me). Easy choice!

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Although I like both, I would probably choose [name_f]Audrey[/name_f]. And I like how [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] and [name_m]Jack[/name_m] sound together.

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Personally I love both, [name_f]Iris[/name_f] reminds me of my niece’s name [name_f]Eris[/name_f] and [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] just sounds pretty to me.

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Easy! [name_m]Both[/name_m] these names were on my middle list, [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] made the short list so that’s my answer. I agree that [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] and [name_m]Jack[/name_m] go together better since they are both classic names. [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] is totally not geeky and middle aged though! It’s popular in the US, #41! Definitely not middle aged, personally I find it spunky and elegant at the same time.

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Hard to say —*they are both lovely names — but I prefer the elegance and the English-ness of [name_f]Audrey[/name_f], especially next to [name_m]Jack[/name_m].

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I would choose [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] over [name_f]Iris[/name_f].

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I prefer [name_f]Iris[/name_f], but [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] is absolutely perfect with [name_m]Jack[/name_m]. So, [name_f]Audrey[/name_f].

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I would go [name_f]Iris[/name_f] in an instant.

To me [name_f]Iris[/name_f] is elegant, slim, more serious than most florals, not too cute but not too dark and depressing. The mythology connection is a plus. It looks tailored, it fits well with [name_m]Jack[/name_m] for length, and it isn’t trying too hard.

[name_f]Audrey[/name_f] to me has a harsh nasal sound and an ugly image. Aw-dree. Grating. I do like [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] Hepburn, but I always thought [name_f]Katharine[/name_f] was the one with the better name. I’m hearing it on a lot of babies so obviously many people don’t hear [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] like I do, but if I were looking for a Hepburn shout-out, I’d go immediately to the far less on-trend [name_f]Sabrina[/name_f], though I think 3 syllables is too long for your sibset.

Since both [name_f]Iris[/name_f] and [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] have never been off The Top Thousand list, I don’t get the argument that [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] is classic as if [name_f]Iris[/name_f] isn’t?

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Definitely [name_f]Audrey[/name_f]. [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] goes great with [name_m]Jack[/name_m].

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[name_f]Audrey[/name_f] be a bazillion! I really can’t stand [name_f]Iris[/name_f]. I know most people associate it with the beautiful flower, but I just think of the iris of your eye. :x

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Audrey, it sounds so young and spunky to me. I’ve never met anyone over 20 with the name. For Iris, 2 of my grandmother’s friends have that name so I personally see it as an older name, not that there is anything bad with that. I just can’t picture it on a little girl.

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[name_f]Iris[/name_f] all the way! [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] doesn’t even compare, imo.

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[name_f]Audrey[/name_f]! It’s so beautiful and elegant and spunky. I love how it ends in y and doesn’t sound like a nickname. [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] and [name_m]Jack[/name_m] sound wonderful together! [name_f]Iris[/name_f] sounds like an old lady’s name to me. [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] is so sweet

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[name_m]Both[/name_m] fabulous! [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] has the sophistication of [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] Hepburn, but I think it’s a bit popular right now. I would go with [name_f]Iris[/name_f]–gorgeous, underused, lovely meaning… I would love to meet a little [name_f]Iris[/name_f]!

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[name_f]Audrey[/name_f] is a little boring to me and most Aubreys or Audreys I know are always correcting people of which is their name. [name_f]Iris[/name_f] on the other hand is much more unique and spunky sounding.

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[name_f]Iris[/name_f], definitely! Dainty, smart and dignified like few flower names can be.

I am not a big fan of [name_f]Audrey[/name_f].

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Definitely [name_f]Audrey[/name_f]! Classy, elegant, and has a modern sound but thousands of history behind it. There’s a fun [name_m]Shakespeare[/name_m] character named [name_f]Audrey[/name_f], and how many girls would love to share a name with [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] Hepburn? [name_f]Iris[/name_f] feels so crinkly and pokey, especially compared with [name_f]Audrey[/name_f].

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[name_f]Audrey[/name_f]. It has a warmth and class that I don’t feel with [name_f]Iris[/name_f].

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I love [name_f]Iris[/name_f]! Not a fan of [name_f]Audrey[/name_f], it sounds like a surname and is not particularly feminine.