Struggling to choose a name... not long left!

See the results of this poll: Which is your favourite?

Respondents: 48 (This poll is closed)

  • Matilda Rae : 12 (25%)
  • Martha Rae : 3 (6%)
  • Winifred Rae : 2 (4%)
  • Agatha Rae : 1 (2%)
  • Lillian Rae : 5 (10%)
  • Theodora Rae : 2 (4%)
  • Edith Rae : 6 (13%)
  • Nancy Rae : 2 (4%)
  • Daphne Rae : 10 (21%)
  • Daisy Rae: 5 (10%)

So many lovely names!!

I like [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] ‘[name_u]Mattie[/name_u]’, [name_f]Edith[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] ([name_f]Edie[/name_f]?) , [name_f]Daphne[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] and [name_f]Lillian[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] a lot

Some suggestions:
[name_f]Nina[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u]
[name_f]Isadora[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u]
[name_f]Luella[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u]
[name_f]Enid[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u]
[name_f]Margo[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u]
[name_f]Elspeth[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] ([name_f]Effie[/name_f]?)

Thanks greyblue you’ve really helped a lot!

Really love all your suggestions, especially [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f], [name_f]Margo[/name_f] and [name_f]Elspeth[/name_f] ([name_f]Effie[/name_f]) they are definitely going on the list!

You have some lovely choices! My two favorites are [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] and [name_f]Agatha[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u], because I love the strong, vintage vibe of both firsts. I wouldn’t go with [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] or [name_f]Nancy[/name_f], as much as I really love both, because they’re quite short with [name_u]Rae[/name_u].

[name_f]Helena[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] ([name_f]Nell[/name_f] or [name_f]Lena[/name_f])
[name_f]Emmeline[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] ([name_f]Emme[/name_f])
[name_f]Colette[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] ([name_f]Coco[/name_f], Lette)
[name_f]Susanna[/name_f]/[name_f]Susannah[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] ([name_f]Sue[/name_f], [name_f]Susie[/name_f], [name_f]Zuzu[/name_f])
[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] ([name_u]Silver[/name_u], [name_f]Vivi[/name_f])
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] ([name_f]Belle[/name_f])
[name_f]Harriet[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] ([name_f]Etta[/name_f])
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] ([name_f]Bea[/name_f], [name_f]Trixie[/name_f])
[name_f]Louisa[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] ([name_u]Lou[/name_u], [name_f]Lulu[/name_f])
[name_f]Augusta[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] ([name_m]Stassie[/name_m])
[name_f]Philippa[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] ([name_m]Pip[/name_m], [name_f]Pippa[/name_f])
[name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] ([name_f]Dot[/name_f], [name_f]Dottie[/name_f], [name_f]Thora[/name_f])
[name_f]Henrietta[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] ([name_f]Etta[/name_f], [name_f]Rita[/name_f], [name_f]Henna[/name_f])
[name_f]Cornelia[/name_f]/[name_f]Cordelia[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] ([name_f]Cora[/name_f], [name_f]Nell[/name_f]/[name_f]Cora[/name_f], [name_f]Della[/name_f])
[name_f]Felicity[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] ([name_f]Flick[/name_f], Filly)
[name_f]Cressida[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] ([name_f]Cressie[/name_f], [name_f]Ida[/name_f])
[name_f]Eliora[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] ([name_f]Ellie[/name_f], [name_f]Lia[/name_f], [name_m]Lion[/name_m])

I voted [name_f]Edith[/name_f] but I also like [name_f]Matilda[/name_f], [name_f]Daphne[/name_f] and [name_f]Agatha[/name_f] and the suggestions of [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] and [name_f]Margot[/name_f] (this spelling). I am sure you will find the right name once dd has arrived :slight_smile: Good luck!

I’m not surprised! You have some great options!

I voted [name_f]Martha[/name_f], to me it is almost the perfect “underused classic” (I wasted it on our Chicken lol we almost took it from her for our daughter)
I also love [name_f]Daphne[/name_f] and [name_f]Agatha[/name_f] :slight_smile:

I like these! I voted for [name_f]Daphne[/name_f], but I also like [name_f]Edith[/name_f] and [name_f]Martha[/name_f]. I also saw [name_f]Elspeth[/name_f] (my all time [name_m]FAVORITE[/name_m]) and [name_f]Margot[/name_f], which are great choices too!

Thanks so much everyone, I love everyone’s suggestions! I’ve got a lot to think about!

[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] seems to be the favourite and it’s always been a top contender for me (especially because of my favourite book by [name_m]Roald[/name_m] Dahl and the cute tomboy nn “[name_u]Mattie[/name_u]”) I love this name but my only worry is is it too common?

Atm I’m defo leaning towards [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] or [name_f]Daphne[/name_f] (is daphne too silly though?)

Thanks again guys! :smiley: x

[name_f]Theodora[/name_f] is gorgeous! I’ve been captivated with this name ever since watching The Haunting of [name_m]Hill[/name_m] House. Runners-up for me would be [name_f]Agatha[/name_f] (because [name_f]Agatha[/name_f] [name_u]Christie[/name_u], swoon!), [name_f]Winifred[/name_f] (because nickname [name_f]Winnie[/name_f] is too precious for words), and [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] (because it has the best flow).

I really really really love [name_f]Edith[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] & [name_f]Daphne[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u]. And if you are braver then me [name_f]Agatha[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] (nn [name_f]Aggie[/name_f]) & [name_f]Winifred[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] (nn [name_f]Winnie[/name_f]).

[name_f]Winona[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u]
[name_f]Agnes[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u]

Thanks everyone!

Loving all your suggestions and thoughts.

If this is any help I’ve always know that if I ever have a little boy in the future I would call him [name_u]Stanley[/name_u], so what name do you think goes best with [name_u]Stanley[/name_u]?
I’m currently thinking [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] and [name_u]Stanley[/name_u] sounds rather sweet together! :slight_smile: <3

Thanks again! x

My personal favorites are [name_f]Lillian[/name_f] and [name_f]Daisy[/name_f]. [name_m]How[/name_m] about [name_f]Edie[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] and you can call her by the full name.

Edited to add that I just read your last post. I think [name_f]Edie[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] and [name_u]Stanley[/name_u] make a nice sibling set.