Freya or Hazel?

Girl Names
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We’re having our third child (first daughter!) in several weeks from now and still can not decide between naming her [name_f]Freya[/name_f] or [name_f]Hazel[/name_f].
My husband has not really warmed up to [name_f]Hazel[/name_f], but I adore it. He loves [name_f]Freya[/name_f] (likely because he is [name_m]German[/name_m], was born and raised there and that name is more popular in Europe). I actually like the name as well, but am so torn! [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] and [name_f]Freya[/name_f] are two completely different names with such different vibes, but both work for me.

Our two boys are named [name_u]Max[/name_u] ([name_m]Maximilian[/name_m]) and [name_m]Lachlan[/name_m].

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks.

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They’re both nice names, and both work well with your boys’ names.

If both work equally well for you and your husband only likes [name_f]Freya[/name_f], then I’d suggest going with [name_f]Freya[/name_f].
If you don’t feel ready to let go of [name_f]Hazel[/name_f], perhaps that’s actually your favourite.
I don’t know which you should choose, but I thought I’d ask a few questions that might help you determine what it is you like about each name:

[name_f]Do[/name_f] you know which middle name you’d like to use (if any), or will it depend on the first name?
[name_m]How[/name_m] do they sound with your preferred middle and last name? Maybe try out a name test run: Baby Name Test Drive : BabyNameGenie.com

[name_m]How[/name_m] do you feel about [name_f]Freya[/name_f] [name_f]Hazel[/name_f]? [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] [name_f]Freya[/name_f]? Or with a second middle name: [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] _____ [name_f]Freya[/name_f]? [name_f]Freya[/name_f] ______[name_f]Hazel[/name_f]?

Maybe try googling the full name and see what comes up?

Does popularity make a difference to you? It might be worth looking up their popularity where you live ([name_f]Freya[/name_f]‘s more popular in the UK, [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] in the US).
if you live in the US, [name_f]Freya[/name_f] is closer in popularity to your boys’ names than [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] (though [name_u]Max[/name_u]‘s nickname makes his name more familiar). If you live in the US, [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] is closer in rank to your boys’ names.

Are nicknames important? [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] has Hazey, [name_m]Haze[/name_m]. [name_f]Freya[/name_f] has [name_m]Frey[/name_m], [name_f]Faye[/name_f]? Any others?

Are namesakes important?
[name_f]Freya[/name_f] reminds me of [name_f]Freya[/name_f] [name_m]Stark[/name_m] (http://www.fembio.org/english/biography.php/woman/biography/freya-stark/) ; [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] reminds me of [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] Lavery (Hazel Lavery - Wikipedia). [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] also has quite strong pop culture associations (the Fault in Our Stars).

Is the meaning of [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] important? Or the fact it’s a nature name?

Sorry for only giving you questions, but I think they’re both great names - the trick is to figure out whic you prefer. If you find you do prefer [name_f]Freya[/name_f], then the problem’s solved. If you like [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] best, I’m sure other Berries will have some good advice about how to discuss that with your husband.

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Both are lovely choices. But I ultimately prefer [name_f]Freya[/name_f] with [name_u]Max[/name_u] and [name_m]Lachlan[/name_m].

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I agree with everything the first poster suggested. Give both names a think, going over those sorts of questions, then revisit. For me, personally, I adore the name [name_f]Freya[/name_f], and I think it works well with your sons’ names.

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I prefer [name_f]Freya[/name_f], though I think both go well with your son’s names.

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I actually think [name_f]Freya[/name_f] and [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] have quite similar vibes, but it could just be me!
I prefer [name_f]Freya[/name_f], especially with her brother’s names
Good luck!

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Thank you for all the input. I really appreciate it!

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I prefer [name_f]Hazel[/name_f].

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Both are fabulous.

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I prefer [name_f]Freya[/name_f]! Especially with your boys’ names. [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] is lovely too though. :slight_smile:

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[name_f]Freya[/name_f] [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] or [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] [name_f]Freya[/name_f] is my suggestion, both names are so lovely, so why not both? lol

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[name_f]Hazel[/name_f], [name_f]Freya[/name_f] is too overused!