I’m new to Nameberry, and I’d love to hear your opinions on my (current) top 10 girl names! Which ones do you like? Which do you think sound good together as a sibling pairing? [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think [name_f]Catherine[/name_f] and [name_f]Anna[/name_f] are too boring?? Any and all feedback would be much appreciated
- [name_f]Catherine[/name_f]/[name_f]Katherine[/name_f]/[name_f]Katharine[/name_f] – I’m undecided as to which of these spellings I like best; my favourite nickname is [name_f]Kitty[/name_f] or [name_f]Cat[/name_f]
- [name_f]Anna[/name_f]
- [name_f]Mabel[/name_f] - I adore it, but is it too old lady??
- [name_f]Lydia[/name_f]
- [name_f]Ottoline[/name_f]/Ottillie – I love both of these so much, but I probably wouldn’t have the courage to use either of them
- [name_f]Matilda[/name_f]
- [name_f]Thea[/name_f]
- [name_f]Madeleine[/name_f]/[name_f]Madeline[/name_f]
- [name_f]Nancy[/name_f]
- [name_f]Tabitha[/name_f] – does it sound too ‘British middle class’?
Thank you!
[name_f]Katherine[/name_f] - Would be my preferred spelling, and with so many nicknames Like [name_f]Cady[/name_f], [name_f]Kitty[/name_f], [name_f]Cat[/name_f], [name_u]Kit[/name_u], I don’t think it’s boring.
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] - is a timeless name
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f] - One of my favorites, I can imagine this name on a girl at any age.
[name_f]Lydia[/name_f] - This is my name and I never met another [name_f]Lydia[/name_f] until I went to college. I think it’s a great name
[name_f]Ottoline[/name_f] - I like this one with the nickname Ottillie or [name_f]Tilly[/name_f]. I think it’s a nice name that any little girl can grow into.
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] - I’ve never much liked [name_f]Matilda[/name_f], but love it’s nickname [name_f]Tilly[/name_f]
[name_f]Thea[/name_f] - It’s sweet and I can imagine it on a girl up to early adulthood.
[name_f]Madeline[/name_f] - my preferred spelling. I think it’s so darling; such an elegant classic name!
[name_f]Nancy[/name_f] - This gives me the same vibes as [name_f]Karen[/name_f], so not my favorite.
[name_f]Tabitha[/name_f] - I love this name with the nickname Bitta! I would want to use this name if my DH hadn’t vetoed it.
[name_f]Catherine[/name_f]/[name_f]Katherine[/name_f]/[name_f]Katharine[/name_f] - not my favorite name, but only because I’ve known so many of them. my favorite spelling is [name_f]Catherine[/name_f] though, I just think the C looks nicer. even though its not my personal favorite, I think it’s classic and timeless, you can’t go wrong with it.
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] - a very pretty name! I prefer the ‘ah-na’ pronunciation (like from Frozen!) but both ways are nice.
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f] - my favorite on your list! I think it’s so beautiful and sweet and quirky. I don’t think it’s too old lady-ish at all! I agree with pp’s, its definitely ready for a comeback.
[name_f]Lydia[/name_f] - I love this name so much. I imagine someone kind, strong, spunky, and brave. I think [name_f]Lydie[/name_f] is a cute nn.
[name_f]Ottoline[/name_f]/Ottillie - both are very pretty. I think they’d make great middles if you’re unsure about them being firsts.
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] - actually this might be my favorite on your list. I love [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] a lot, I think it’s such a perfect name. Also, I love the connection to the character [name_f]Matilda[/name_f], who is one of my favorites!!
[name_f]Thea[/name_f] - this one is nice. I can pictures anyone with this name. it’s very strong, yet soft. I usually prefer it as a nn, but it can work on its own too!
[name_f]Madeleine[/name_f]/[name_f]Madeline[/name_f] - I always struggle with which spelling I prefer too! I think this is a sweet name, but I’m not a fan of the nickname [name_f]Maddie[/name_f] so I like it more as a middle.
[name_f]Nancy[/name_f] - cute! I think it definitely seems more ‘older’ but I could picture it on a young girl too. I think the character from Stranger Things makes it familiar and fresh.
[name_f]Tabitha[/name_f] - I’ve never liked this name. I don’t like the way it sounds, and I’ve never personally met anyone nice with this name. it has cute nn options though!
Overall, my favorites from your list are [name_f]Matilda[/name_f], [name_f]Mabel[/name_f], and [name_f]Lydia[/name_f]
[name_f]Catherine[/name_f] - This is my favorite spelling of the name. I do find it a little boring, but I think the nickname [name_f]Kitty[/name_f] makes it interesting.
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] - [name_f]Anna[/name_f] is a bit too popular over the world for my tastes, though I love the nickname [name_f]Annie[/name_f].
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f] - I definitely think [name_f]Mabel[/name_f] is going through a revival right now! Incredibly sweet and not dated at all.
[name_f]Lydia[/name_f] - Cute and spunky, though not my favorite from your list.
[name_f]Ottoline[/name_f]/Ottillie - I think they’re usable, especially Ottillie with [name_f]Tillie[/name_f] as a nickname!
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] - [name_f]Lovely[/name_f] name, though a bit too popular for me if you live in the UK. The book reference is a great bonus!
[name_f]Thea[/name_f] - Very sweet, though I prefer it as a nickname for [name_f]Theodora[/name_f]/[name_f]Theodosia[/name_f]/[name_f]Althea[/name_f]/[name_f]Anthea[/name_f].
[name_f]Madeleine[/name_f]/[name_f]Madeline[/name_f] - Feels a bit dated to the early 2000s to me, and [name_f]Maddie[/name_f] is pretty overused as a nickname, though as a full name I do have a soft spot for [name_f]Madeleine[/name_f].
[name_f]Nancy[/name_f] - I personally love [name_f]Nancy[/name_f], but I’m not sure if it’s ready for a revival just yet.
10. [name_f]Tabitha[/name_f] - I really don’t know why, but [name_f]Tabitha[/name_f] sounds middle-aged to me. Not too British.
[name_f]Welcome[/name_f]! Your list is lovely!
[name_f]Catherine[/name_f]/[name_f]Katherine[/name_f]/[name_f]Katharine[/name_f] - a beautiful classic. You definitely can’t go wrong here! I prefer [name_f]Catherine[/name_f], followed by [name_f]Kathryn[/name_f] as far as spelling goes.
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] - another timeless classic! [name_f]Anna[/name_f] is so sweet, simple, and feminine! I love it!
[name_f]Mable[/name_f] - not my cup of tea, but I think it is definitely usable!
[name_f]Lydia[/name_f] - beautiful! This name always makes me imagine a princess in a fairy tale!
[name_f]Ottoline[/name_f]/Ottillie - they’re sweet, but I agree that I probably would use them irl.
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] - this name only makes me think of the movie/book [name_f]Matilda[/name_f], so it’s hard for me to be objective. To me, it’s the name of a girl who is also a witch. Bit don’t worry about what I think! I’m glad you love it!
[name_f]Thea[/name_f] - I love [name_f]Thea[/name_f]! So soft sounding and gentle! [name_f]My[/name_f] only issue is the pronunciation. (Thee-a vs [name_m]Thay[/name_m]-a)
[name_f]Madeleine[/name_f]/[name_f]Madeline[/name_f] - another classic! [name_u]Love[/name_u] it!
[name_f]Nancy[/name_f] - is a little dated for my taste.
[name_f]Tabitha[/name_f] - I just think of a tabby cat, but if you don’t, then go for it!
[name_m]Hi[/name_m] there.
Great list!
Here are my thoughts:
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[name_f]Catherine[/name_f]/[name_f]Katherine[/name_f]/[name_f]Katharine[/name_f] – I’m undecided as to which of these spellings I like best; my favourite nickname is [name_f]Kitty[/name_f] or [name_f]Cat[/name_f]-This is a nice solid name. I like the ‘C’ spelling best, because it looks the most polished for whatever reason. That being said, I love [name_f]Kitty[/name_f]. And [name_f]Catherine[/name_f] nn [name_f]Kitty[/name_f] doesn’t make as much sense as [name_f]Katherine[/name_f] nn [name_f]Kitty[/name_f]. [name_f]Katharine[/name_f] may just get misspelled a lot.
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[name_f]Anna[/name_f]-This is nice. It’s not super amazing, but a good solid pretty name.
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[name_f]Mabel[/name_f] - I adore it, but is it too old lady??-No way. Old lady names are all the rage! [name_f]Mabel[/name_f] is super duper sweet. I really like it.
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[name_f]Lydia[/name_f]-This is pretty. It’s not my favorite for some reason, but it’s good. I think that [name_f]Lydie[/name_f] sounds snobby, but that’s just a personal opinion.
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[name_f]Ottoline[/name_f]/Ottillie – I love both of these so much, but I probably wouldn’t have the courage to use either of them-I adore [name_f]Ottilie[/name_f]. It’s so sing-songy, but also sophisticated. I think I like [name_f]Ottoline[/name_f]? Is it ‘line’ or ‘leen’? Either way is pretty, but you may have some spelling/mispronunciation issues.
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[name_f]Matilda[/name_f]-This is fine. I feel like I see it on these boards a lot, so it’s kind of lost it’s luster. It’s cute though. And solid.
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[name_f]Thea[/name_f]-Ooh, I like this. I kind of prefer it as a nn (mostly for [name_f]Anthea[/name_f]), but it stands alone on its own. It’s simple, smart & charming.
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[name_f]Madeleine[/name_f]/[name_f]Madeline[/name_f]-I’ve recently learned that [name_f]Madeleine[/name_f] is more like ‘Mad-len’, & [name_f]Madeline[/name_f] is ‘Mad-uh-line’. I find the former much nicer. And simpler too. [name_f]Madeline[/name_f] has a kind cheerful feel. I love [name_f]Madeline[/name_f] nn [name_f]Maisy[/name_f].
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[name_f]Nancy[/name_f]-This is fine. It’s kind of different these days. Not my favorite, but not bad.
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[name_f]Tabitha[/name_f] – does it sound too ‘British middle class’?-I’m not sure. I’m in the U.S., & the only [name_f]Tabitha[/name_f] that I know has a mother from [name_f]England[/name_f], so maybe? It’s cute though. She goes by [name_f]Tabby[/name_f], & is a very cheeky little kid. So, it’s a cheeky name to me, LOL.
[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps.
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I don’t think [name_f]Catherine[/name_f] or [name_f]Anna[/name_f] are too boring at all, and they’re both in my top ten as well. I like the spelling [name_f]Catherine[/name_f] best, especially if you’re going to use the nickname [name_f]Cat[/name_f], which I think is adorable and much sweeter than [name_f]Kat[/name_f].
I like [name_f]Mabel[/name_f], it’s old ladyish but it’s cute and spunky enough to be very wearable. IMO. [name_f]Lydia[/name_f] is very pretty and graceful.
[name_f]Ottoline[/name_f] and [name_f]Ottilie[/name_f] are growing on me, but they’re a bit out there for my taste.
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] and [name_f]Tabitha[/name_f] feel like a very similar style to me–I know they’re both very popular in [name_f]England[/name_f], but I’m American and I can only speak to how they would feel over here, which is in my opinion a little stiff and pretentious. I also don’t find the sound of either of them very attractive.
I love [name_f]Thea[/name_f]! It’s cute, strong, and pretty all at once.
[name_f]Madeleine[/name_f]/[name_f]Madeline[/name_f] is a nice name but somewhat overused. I prefer the spelling [name_f]Madeline[/name_f].
[name_f]Nancy[/name_f] is definitely a bit dated, but I think it’s a nice name and it’s cute enough to be wearable on a baby. I think it’s interesting because it’s not as old-fashioned as [name_f]Mabel[/name_f] or the other cohort of names from that period that are actually being rediscovered, but it’s old-fashioned enough that it would be rare in a modern-day child’s generation. I read once that parents are more likely to bring back names common in their great-grandparents’ generation than in their grandparents’, because they feel historical rather than “old”. [name_f]Nancy[/name_f] still feels a bit like a grandma name, not quite historical. But it has a nice sound and energy and maybe it’s ripe for rediscovery like [name_f]Mabel[/name_f] or [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] or other even more old-fashioned names.
[name_f]Catherine[/name_f] is my favorite spelling, and I don’t find ot too boring. I do find [name_f]Anna[/name_f] a little dull. To me there are many more dynamic forms of this name.
I adore [name_f]Tabitha[/name_f]! I live in the US so I have no context for how British it is and I’m not sire why something being viewed as middle class would be a negative, but I think it’s a great name.
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f] is darling and not too old lady.
[name_f]Lydia[/name_f] is classic and strong but still super feminine.
I prefer [name_f]Ottoline[/name_f] to [name_f]Ottilie[/name_f], but either could make a for a good middle name if you aren’t confident using them as a first.
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] is up there with [name_f]Lydia[/name_f] and [name_f]Tabitha[/name_f] for me. Classic, pretty, but not frilly, familiar but not overused.
[name_f]Thea[/name_f]- a bit trendy but with good reason; lovely, soft, and understated.
I prefer [name_f]Madeleine[/name_f] personally. This falls in with [name_f]Catherine[/name_f] and [name_f]Anna[/name_f], classic, fairly popular, not the most exciting but solid choices.
[name_f]Nancy[/name_f]- not my favorite but it has a retro charm. Might still be a touch dated/edging into old lady territory. No unusable though.