Spunky names?

I’ve been all over the place with picking my daughters name - right now I’m in love with spunky names - think [name_u]Scout[/name_u], [name_u]Piper[/name_u], [name_u]Zoe[/name_u]. [name_u]Scout[/name_u] in particular I think is sooo cool, but my husband thinks it just sounds like a dog. [name_u]Piper[/name_u] is awesome, but super popular in our area, can’t decide if that’s a deal breaker or not yet. Our friends daughter is [name_u]Zoe[/name_u].

Other names we are considering are [name_u]Morgan[/name_u], [name_u]Parker[/name_u], [name_f]Libby[/name_f], [name_f]Gwen[/name_f], [name_f]Ada[/name_f], and Anna… all very possible contenders to be “the one” but wondering I’m banging my head on the wall trying to find “the perfect name”… starting to think it’ll never come. Please help me :sob:

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I’m not the best person to comment on your first options as they just aren’t my taste. I would say that I agree with your partner re [name_u]Scout[/name_u], and whether name popularity matters to you is only something you and your partner can decide. Your friends daughter sharing a name you’re considering is also difficult to comment on without knowing how close you are, how much you see them, if you think it’s something that would bother them or if you’re even able to have the conversation.
Out of your other options, my favourite is [name_f]Anna[/name_f] followed by [name_f]Ada[/name_f]. [name_f]Gwen[/name_f] is quite nice too but I’m not sure I like as a standalone.
There’s quite the mix of styles on your list, from the spunky options you listed, to gender-neutral, to very feminine and classic. I know it’s difficult but are there are more names you like / are considering? It’s really hard to gauge your overall style but perhaps with more examples would be able to focus the help a little better?

[name_f]Libby[/name_f], [name_f]Gwen[/name_f], [name_u]Parker[/name_u] and [name_f]Ada[/name_f] are fabulous!

Some ideas:

[name_f]Poppy[/name_f]
[name_u]Sasha[/name_u]
[name_u]Pepper[/name_u]
[name_u]Romy[/name_u]
[name_u]Dessie[/name_u]
[name_f]Mabli[/name_f]
[name_u]Jessie[/name_u]
[name_u]Frankie[/name_u]
[name_f]Cassie[/name_f]
[name_u]Keeley[/name_u]
[name_f]Skyla[/name_f]
Tessa/Tess

[name_u]Scottie[/name_u] and [name_f]Mabel[/name_f] were the first to come to mind!

Other ideas:

[name_f]Sadie[/name_f]
[name_f]Rumer[/name_f]
[name_f]Beulah[/name_f]
[name_u]Jem[/name_u]
[name_u]Abby[/name_u]
[name_u]Florence[/name_u]
[name_f]Edie[/name_f]
[name_f]Molly[/name_f]
[name_f]Leah[/name_f]
[name_f]Kate[/name_f]

[name_f]Libby[/name_f], [name_f]Ada[/name_f], and [name_f]Ana[/name_f] are perfect options!

You might also like…

[name_u]Aza[/name_u] (AY-zah) which I think combines [name_f]Ada[/name_f] + [name_u]Zoe[/name_u] sounds
[name_f]Pippa[/name_f]
[name_f]Polly[/name_f]
[name_f]Enid[/name_f]
[name_u]Eden[/name_u]
[name_f]Tibby[/name_f]
[name_u]Harlow[/name_u]
[name_u]Marlowe[/name_u]
[name_f]Elva[/name_f]
[name_u]Wren[/name_u]
[name_u]Jules[/name_u]
[name_f]Amity[/name_f]
[name_f]Verity[/name_f]
[name_f]Una[/name_f]
[name_f]Goldie[/name_f]
[name_f]Thea[/name_f]
[name_u]Indigo[/name_u]
[name_f]Indira[/name_f]
[name_f]Liesel[/name_f]
[name_f]Lottie[/name_f]
[name_u]Rue[/name_u]
[name_f]Minka[/name_f]

[name_f]Pippa[/name_f]!

[name_u]Sloane[/name_u] :star_struck:

These also feel spunky to me:

[name_u]Blair[/name_u]
[name_u]Drew[/name_u]
[name_u]Dylan[/name_u]
[name_u]Harlow[/name_u]
[name_u]Logan[/name_u]
[name_f]Maeve[/name_f]
[name_f]Maren[/name_f]
[name_f]Margot[/name_f]
[name_u]Marlowe[/name_u]
[name_u]Murphy[/name_u]
[name_f]Ramona[/name_f]
[name_f]Sadie[/name_f]
[name_u]Tatum[/name_u]

I could go on and on but you’ve had a lot of great suggestions so I don’t want to overwhelm!

[name_f]Zora[/name_f]
[name_f]Lola[/name_f]
[name_u]Ruby[/name_u]
[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f]
[name_u]Ivy[/name_u]
[name_f]Eva[/name_f]
[name_f]Maeve[/name_f]
[name_u]Nova[/name_u]
[name_u]Indie[/name_u]
[name_u]Remy[/name_u]
[name_f]Viola[/name_f]
[name_f]Kaia[/name_f]
[name_u]Zuri[/name_u]
[name_f]Callie[/name_f]
[name_f]Calla[/name_f]
[name_f]Isla[/name_f]
[name_f]Valley[/name_f]
[name_f]Elsie[/name_f]
[name_f]Eliza[/name_f]
[name_f]Annika[/name_f]

[name_u]Sage[/name_u], [name_u]Sloane[/name_u], [name_f]Tess[/name_f], [name_u]Indie[/name_u], [name_f]Willa[/name_f], [name_u]Juno[/name_u], [name_u]Fern[/name_u], [name_f]Lyra[/name_f], [name_u]Arden[/name_u], [name_f]Astrid[/name_f], [name_f]Anais[/name_f], [name_u]Cleo[/name_u], [name_u]Wren[/name_u], [name_u]Laurel[/name_u], [name_u]Story[/name_u], [name_u]Greer[/name_u], [name_u]Tatum[/name_u], [name_u]Fallon[/name_u], [name_f]Faye[/name_f], [name_f]Poppy[/name_f], [name_f]Zara[/name_f], [name_f]Della[/name_f], [name_f]Luna[/name_f], [name_f]Olive[/name_f], [name_u]Alma[/name_u], [name_f]Thea[/name_f].

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I’m in love with [name_f]Mitzi[/name_f] right now!

I love [name_u]Piper[/name_u]!
[name_f]Ramona[/name_f]
[name_f]Frances[/name_f]
[name_u]Freddie[/name_u]
[name_u]Aspen[/name_u]
[name_u]Avery[/name_u]
[name_f]Tess[/name_f]
[name_u]Teagan[/name_u]
[name_u]Holly[/name_u]
[name_u]Josie[/name_u]
[name_f]Zelda[/name_f]
[name_u]Ivy[/name_u]
[name_f]Mavis[/name_f]
[name_f]Ginger[/name_f]
[name_f]Brynn[/name_f]
[name_u]Cricket[/name_u]

Spunky names to me (and I love Piper!):

Ines/Inez
[name_f]Maren[/name_f]
[name_u]Fifer[/name_u]
Dylan/Dillon
[name_u]Hartley[/name_u]
[name_u]Bowie[/name_u]
[name_f]Imogen[/name_f] (Immy)
[name_f]Gwen[/name_f]
[name_f]Flora[/name_f]
[name_u]Auden[/name_u]
[name_f]Ida[/name_f]
[name_f]Daphne[/name_f]
[name_f]Winry[/name_f] / Wynry
[name_f]Jovie[/name_f]
[name_f]Kinsley[/name_f]
[name_u]Fallon[/name_u]
[name_m]Soren[/name_m]
[name_u]Winter[/name_u]
[name_u]Sorrel[/name_u]
[name_u]Alma[/name_u]
[name_f]Willa[/name_f]
[name_f]Thea[/name_f]
[name_f]Sunday[/name_f]
[name_f]Fleur[/name_f]
[name_u]Alba[/name_u]

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I feel your pain! We are trying to name our little girl too, and no matter what name we find, I feel like there must be something better out there - I keep searching for the “perfect” name!

We are starting to settle on [name_u]Zoe[/name_u] for a first name and we like the spunkiness. Here are a few suggestions:

[name_f]Daisy[/name_f]
[name_u]Josie[/name_u]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f]
[name_f]Stella[/name_f]
[name_u]Ruby[/name_u]
[name_f]Inez[/name_f]
[name_u]Juno[/name_u]

You’ll find something that you like that will be a great name for your daughter!

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It’s funny because I have never thought of [name_u]Scout[/name_u] on a dog, but my sister’s dog is called [name_u]Piper[/name_u].

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@Carlen I LOVE spunky names so much, and am planning to make a thread that includes several of these soon. From your current list, I really like [name_f]Ada[/name_f], and [name_u]Scout[/name_u] especially!

Names from previous posters that I’d second:

[name_u]Josie[/name_u]
[name_f]Tessa[/name_f]
[name_u]Ivy[/name_u]
[name_u]Sasha[/name_u]
[name_f]Poppy[/name_f]
[name_u]Romy[/name_u]
[name_u]Frankie[/name_u]
[name_f]Sadie[/name_f]
[name_f]Edie[/name_f]
[name_f]Molly[/name_f]
[name_f]Pippa[/name_f]
[name_f]Thea[/name_f]
[name_f]Eliza[/name_f]
[name_f]Annika[/name_f]
[name_f]Eva[/name_f]
[name_f]Sunday[/name_f]

[name_f]My[/name_f] suggestions:
[name_f]Greta[/name_f]
[name_f]Ellie[/name_f] (as the full first name!!)
[name_f]Daisy[/name_f]
[name_f]Evie[/name_f]
[name_f]Vera[/name_f]
[name_u]Delaney[/name_u]
[name_u]Rae[/name_u] or [name_f]Mae[/name_f]
[name_u]Sailor[/name_u]
[name_f]Georgia[/name_f]
[name_f]Sienna[/name_f]
[name_u]Rory[/name_u] or [name_u]Rori[/name_u]
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f]
[name_f]Eloise[/name_f]
[name_u]June[/name_u]
[name_f]Lyla[/name_f]
[name_f]Madeline[/name_f]

[name_f]My[/name_f] apologies for any repeats, I hope this helps!! :butterfly::white_heart:

I like spunky names for girls, too!

Of your current list, I most like [name_f]Ada[/name_f], [name_u]Zoe[/name_u], and [name_u]Scout[/name_u]. I have met a little girl named [name_u]Scout[/name_u] and thought that it suited her nicely. However, it sounds like it’s a no from your husband, so maybe just take the L and pick a different name.

I don’t love the name [name_u]Piper[/name_u]. I have met many girls named [name_u]Piper[/name_u] and for some reason they always seem extra loud…leaning toward obnoxious. Perhaps self-fulfilling prophecy? :wink:

Other “spunky” names…
[name_u]Aza[/name_u]
[name_f]Liv[/name_f]
[name_u]Delta[/name_u]
[name_u]Nova[/name_u]
[name_u]Esme[/name_u]
[name_u]Lennon[/name_u]
[name_u]Skye[/name_u]
[name_u]Quinn[/name_u]
[name_f]Willa[/name_f]
[name_u]Romy[/name_u]
[name_f]Clover[/name_f]
[name_f]Tess[/name_f]
[name_f]Kaia[/name_f]
[name_u]Cleo[/name_u]
[name_f]Cosette[/name_f] (Coco)
[name_f]Nola[/name_f]
[name_f]Gemma[/name_f]
[name_u]Juno[/name_u]

How about [name_u]Pepper[/name_u] or [name_u]Kit[/name_u]? I too like a spunky name. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with any of those in the end.

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Any repeats are endorsements!

[name_f]Zadie[/name_f]
[name_f]Vada[/name_f] / [name_f]Veda[/name_f]
[name_f]Runa[/name_f]
[name_f]Moxie[/name_f] (more for the middle spot, but I’ve always loved the meaning!)
[name_u]Blair[/name_u]
Surie
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]
[name_u]Indra[/name_u]
[name_f]Maxine[/name_f]

Thank you sooo much for all the feedback!

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You might like [name_f]Ida[/name_f], [name_f]Mabry[/name_f] (another spelling is Maebry) or [name_u]Rigel[/name_u].

Other ideas: [name_f]Shasta[/name_f], [name_u]Zola[/name_u] (may be too close to Zoe), [name_f]Jonquil[/name_f], [name_u]Afton[/name_u], [name_u]Vesper[/name_u], [name_u]Wynn[/name_u], [name_f]Jedda[/name_f], [name_u]Senna[/name_u], [name_u]Avery[/name_u], [name_u]Darby[/name_u], [name_f]Trilby[/name_f], [name_f]Twyla[/name_f], [name_f]Mavis[/name_f], [name_u]Ellery[/name_u], Snowdie, [name_f]Olive[/name_f], Keltie, [name_f]Delphi[/name_f], [name_f]Mavery[/name_f], Truvy, [name_f]Dree[/name_f], [name_f]Dasha[/name_f], [name_u]Ever[/name_u], [name_u]Carmen[/name_u], [name_f]Mabel[/name_f] or [name_f]Maple[/name_f]

Have you considered a spunky nickname for a longer name, e.g. Gertrude/Gertie or Trudie; Beatrix/Bee or Trixie; Harriet/Hattie; Winifred/Winnie