Thoughts on India and Marnie?

Hello berries. I’ve been thinking about [name_f]India[/name_f] and [name_f]Marnie[/name_f] recently (not as a sibset, I just thought I’d put them in one post so I don’t clutter up the forum!)

[name_f]India[/name_f] ([name_f]Indie[/name_f] as a nn) - what are your thoughts on it? Is it a silly full name? Does it work on an adult? I’m actually thinking of it as a middle name but am curious to see what you think of it as a first
[name_f]Marnie[/name_f] - the more I hear this the more I love it and to be honest I’m not sure why as my naming style is usually [name_f]Amelia[/name_f]/[name_f]Lily[/name_f]/[name_f]Isabelle[/name_f]/[name_f]Imogen[/name_f]/[name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] so quite pretty names, and I’m not sure [name_f]Marnie[/name_f] could be described as pretty. Anyway, I really like it for some reason - is it too old fashioned/nickname-y and could it work on an adult? I don’t like any of the full names [name_f]Marnie[/name_f] could be a nickname for.

I would love to hear middle names and sibling names to go with both [name_f]Marnie[/name_f] and [name_f]India[/name_f] (separately) as well! Thank you!

So, I know a lot of people will probably comment on this thread saying that [name_f]India[/name_f] is a beautiful name. And it is. But the thing is, it will be a hard name to wear if she is not of [name_f]Indian[/name_f] descent. Of course, I have no idea if you’re [name_f]Indian[/name_f], so if you are then feel free to disregard this comment! But in case you’re not:

I have spoken to a number of friends from [name_f]India[/name_f] about their feelings on non-[name_f]Indian[/name_f] people naming their children [name_f]India[/name_f], since I’ve seen it so many times on these forums. And the truth is, they found it strange and sometimes even offensive. I think it’s an unnecessary burden to place on a child. Naming a person after a country they have no ethnic tie to creates a lot of awkwardness later on, and I just don’t suggest it. (But once again, I don’t know if you’re [name_f]Indian[/name_f] or not, so if you are this doesn’t really apply as much. [name_m]Even[/name_m] so, I’d suggest [name_f]Indira[/name_f] instead.)

I’d say go with [name_f]Marnie[/name_f] or [name_f]Indie[/name_f]. Both of those would be more solid choices :).

I love the name [name_f]India[/name_f] actually, it feels very elegant and classy - especially because of the Gone With the Wind character. I love the fact that it feels a little vintage, but also very current and it’s a place name that has a long history of being used as a first. I’m not a fan of [name_f]Indie[/name_f] as a nn though. I’ve just never seen the appeal of it.

[name_f]Marnie[/name_f] is another name I really like - I’ve liked it since I was little, because of the Halloweentown movies (I’m not sure if you’ve ever seen them or not?), and like you, it’s not really my style, but it’s sweet! I think it works perfectly well on an adult, and I’ve only known it as a full name in it’s own right, actually.

I also think it easily fits with [name_f]Amelia[/name_f], [name_f]Lily[/name_f], [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f], [name_f]Imogen[/name_f] and [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] - they’re all lovely names, and feel very feminine and delicate, and I think [name_f]Marnie[/name_f] fits that well!

As for middles and sibling names;

[name_f]India[/name_f] [name_f]Josephine[/name_f]
[name_f]India[/name_f] [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]
[name_f]India[/name_f] [name_u]Evelyn[/name_u]
[name_f]India[/name_f] [name_f]Catherine[/name_f]
[name_f]India[/name_f] [name_f]Abigail[/name_f]
[name_f]India[/name_f] [name_f]Louise[/name_f]
[name_f]India[/name_f] [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f]
[name_f]India[/name_f] [name_f]Jessica[/name_f]
[name_f]India[/name_f] [name_f]Florence[/name_f]

[name_f]Marnie[/name_f] [name_f]Florence[/name_f]
[name_f]Marnie[/name_f] [name_f]Rebecca[/name_f]
[name_f]Marnie[/name_f] [name_f]Jessica[/name_f]
[name_f]Marnie[/name_f] [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f]
[name_f]Marnie[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f]
[name_f]Marnie[/name_f] [name_f]Amelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Marnie[/name_f] [name_f]Beth[/name_f]
[name_f]Marnie[/name_f] [name_f]Lily[/name_f]
[name_f]Marnie[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f]
[name_f]Marnie[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f]

I’m terrible with boys names, but here are some girls names that go with each;

[name_f]India[/name_f]:

[name_f]Freya[/name_f]
[name_f]Chloe[/name_f]
[name_f]Martha[/name_f]
[name_f]Louisa[/name_f]
[name_f]Jessica[/name_f]
[name_f]Elsa[/name_f]
[name_f]Zara[/name_f]
[name_f]Leila[/name_f]/[name_f]Laila[/name_f]/[name_f]Layla[/name_f]
[name_f]Sienna[/name_f]
[name_f]Poppy[/name_f]
[name_f]Scarlet[/name_f]
[name_f]Amelia[/name_f]/[name_f]Emilia[/name_f]
[name_f]Sophia[/name_f]
[name_f]Christabel[/name_f]
[name_f]Olivia[/name_f]
[name_f]Jasmine[/name_f]
[name_f]Isla[/name_f]
[name_f]Ava[/name_f]
[name_f]Cecilia[/name_f]

[name_f]Marnie[/name_f]:

[name_f]Chloe[/name_f]
[name_f]Amelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Lily[/name_f]
[name_f]Poppy[/name_f]
[name_f]Scarlett[/name_f]
[name_f]Sophia[/name_f]
[name_f]Isla[/name_f]
[name_f]Ava[/name_f]
[name_f]Lucy[/name_f]
[name_f]Ellie[/name_f]
[name_f]Millie[/name_f]
[name_f]Daisy[/name_f]
[name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_f]Alice[/name_f]
[name_f]Lillian[/name_f]
[name_f]Ella[/name_f]
[name_f]Betsy[/name_f]
[name_f]Lottie[/name_f]
[name_f]Charlotte[/name_f]
[name_f]Tilly[/name_f]

I like [name_f]Indie[/name_f] and [name_f]Marnie[/name_f] - both cute and spunky. [name_f]India[/name_f] I’m less sure about–it’s very pretty, I’m just not big on country names. [name_f]Indira[/name_f] is more beautiful imo, but maybe too sophisticated next to [name_f]Marnie[/name_f]. [name_f]Marnie[/name_f] strikes me as more vintage.

I’ve seen suggested [name_f]Rosalind[/name_f] and [name_f]Lucinda[/name_f] with the nn [name_f]Indie[/name_f] too. Those would be cute. [name_m]Just[/name_m] throwing it out there.

I don’t see the issue with the name [name_f]India[/name_f]. Place names are used all the time and this is the first time I’ve seen it mentioned that [name_f]India[/name_f] is considered offensive.