Struggling for name ideas; Amber, Eloise or something altogether different?

I’m due in 2 weeks and we are really struggling to come up with any baby girl names (I’m in team yellow so trying to get a little list of both names).
We have a rather long surname; Hodgkinson, so can’t use anything with an ‘on’ sound and names beginning with ‘H’ are generally off limits.
I quite like the name [name_f]Amber[/name_f] but the OH isn’t keen; mainly as there is a high probability that they may be a red head.
He loves [name_u]Eloise[/name_u] but I’m not sold, I like it but don’t love it.
And I can’t think of suitable middle names for either!
Help anyone?

N.B I’m from the UK :blush:

I like both names, but I suspect others will frown upon [name_f]Amber[/name_f] as in some circles it’s considered tacky or even a “stripper” names, but I don’t really subscribe to that.

I do think [name_f]Amber[/name_f] is in danger of being dated, more of a '90’s name. But I’m still a fan. I think [name_u]Eloise[/name_u] and [name_f]Amber[/name_f] would make great middles for one another. [name_f]Amber[/name_f] [name_u]Eloise[/name_u] or [name_u]Eloise[/name_u] [name_f]Amber[/name_f]. Both great choices!

I prefer [name_u]Eloise[/name_u].

Sorry about your predicament, and Congratulations on your imminent arrival! :slight_smile: I actually love both Names, although [name_u]Eloise[/name_u] is slightly more my style. Here are some compromises that might work:

[name_u]Ember[/name_u]
[name_f]Emberly[/name_f]
[name_u]Ellery[/name_u]
[name_f]Amelie[/name_f]
[name_f]Anneliese[/name_f]
[name_f]Anya[/name_f]/[name_f]Anja[/name_f]
[name_f]Eliana[/name_f]
[name_f]Aster[/name_f]
[name_f]Esther[/name_f]
[name_f]Elodie[/name_f]
[name_f]Melody[/name_f]
[name_f]Elise[/name_f]
[name_f]Amity[/name_f]

[name_f]Hope[/name_f] something helps! :slight_smile:

P.S. If you like anything please let me know and I can try to help with Middle Names! :slight_smile:

[name_f]Amber[/name_f] and [name_u]Eloise[/name_u] are two completely different style of names. Not quite sure of it works.
SUGGESTIONS:
[name_f]Elise[/name_f]
[name_f]Amelie[/name_f]
[name_f]Jade[/name_f]
[name_f]Emilia[/name_f]
[name_f]Liana[/name_f]
[name_f]Annalise[/name_f]
[name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_f]Vanessa[/name_f]
[name_f]Veronica[/name_f]
[name_f]Arabella[/name_f]
[name_f]Isla[/name_f]
[name_f]Ivy[/name_f]
[name_f]Sara[/name_f]
[name_f]Tessa[/name_f]
[name_f]Rebekah[/name_f]
[name_f]Ava[/name_f]
[name_u]Kelsey[/name_u]
[name_u]Brooklyn[/name_u]
[name_f]Natalia[/name_f]
[name_f]Michaela[/name_f]
[name_f]Megan[/name_f]
[name_f]Madeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Ebony[/name_f]
[name_f]Elodie[/name_f]
[name_f]Zara[/name_f]
[name_f]Summer[/name_f]
[name_f]Poppy[/name_f]
[name_f]Willow[/name_f]
[name_f]Odette[/name_f]
[name_f]Sally[/name_f]
[name_f]Kathleen[/name_f]
[name_f]Emily[/name_f]
[name_f]Genevieve[/name_f]
[name_f]Georgia[/name_f]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]
[name_f]Annabelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Clara[/name_f]
[name_f]Faye[/name_f]
[name_f]Lucille[/name_f]
[name_f]Alice[/name_f]
[name_f]Lacey[/name_f]
[name_f]Mae[/name_f]
[name_f]Freya[/name_f]
[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps! Sorry I’m not very good at making combos that other people like :slight_smile:

I absolutely adore [name_u]Eloise[/name_u]. [name_u]Eloise[/name_u] also provides several nickname possibilites; [name_f]Elle[/name_f], [name_f]Lulu[/name_f], [name_u]Lou[/name_u], [name_f]Ella[/name_f], [name_f]Elsie[/name_f], [name_f]Ellie[/name_f], …

I do agree that [name_f]Amber[/name_f] is a bit 1980s, which may or may not be what you’re into! [name_u]Eloise[/name_u] is a more common name nowadays, and is much more du jour. I personally prefer [name_u]Eloise[/name_u]. I wonder if there is a combination of the two styles. Here’s some suggestions:

[name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_f]Hazel[/name_f]
[name_f]Maisie[/name_f]
[name_u]Ruby[/name_u]
[name_f]Jane[/name_f]
[name_f]Pearl[/name_f]
[name_f]Louise[/name_f]
[name_f]Laura[/name_f]
[name_f]Elisa[/name_f]
[name_f]Emilia[/name_f]
[name_f]Valentina[/name_f]
[name_f]Lydia[/name_f]
[name_f]Joy[/name_f]