Thoughts on my list

[name_m]Hi[/name_m]!! I’m consolidating (or trying to!) my name lists today. I’m going to group my current favorites and then some names that I’ve had on my mind lately but am not sure about. While I say I’m consolidating (and my list is definitely too long), I’m also open to suggestions. I really want to avoid popular names (in the US) but I think there may be a few borderline popular names on here. Thank you so much in advance!

Current Favorites:
[name_f]Dorothy[/name_f]
[name_f]Florence[/name_f]
[name_f]Helen[/name_f]
[name_f]Irene[/name_f]
[name_f]Elspeth[/name_f]
[name_f]Dahlia[/name_f]
[name_f]Leonora[/name_f]/Eleonora
[name_f]Linnea[/name_f]
[name_f]Lyra[/name_f]
[name_f]Sybil[/name_f]
[name_f]Ethel[/name_f]
[name_f]Alma[/name_f]
[name_f]Ida[/name_f]
[name_f]Edith[/name_f] (is it too popular?)
[name_f]Vera[/name_f] (do you say veer-uh or vair-uh?)

Crushing On:
[name_f]Marigold[/name_f] (love [name_f]Goldie[/name_f] but feels very whimsical)
[name_f]Constance[/name_f]
[name_u]Ara[/name_u]/Aira
[name_f]Rosamund[/name_f]/Rosalie ([name_f]Rosie[/name_f] is getting very popular)
[name_f]Selah[/name_f]
[name_f]Imogen[/name_f] (family name, not sure if I like it in the age of [name_f]Em[/name_f] names)
[name_f]Lucinda[/name_f]
[name_f]Delphine[/name_f] (worried that a [name_f]Delphine[/name_f] would become [name_m]Deli[/name_m])

I would keep ~
[name_f]Dorothy[/name_f]
[name_f]Florence[/name_f]
[name_f]Elspeth[/name_f]
[name_f]Dahlia[/name_f]
[name_f]Eleanor[/name_f]
[name_f]Sybil[/name_f]
[name_f]Ida[/name_f]
[name_f]Marigold[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosamund[/name_f]
[name_f]Selah[/name_f]
[name_f]Delphine[/name_f] (I prefer [name_f]Delphi[/name_f] to [name_m]Deli[/name_m], and I think it comes more naturally as a nickname)

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From your first list I like [name_f]Dahlia[/name_f], [name_f]Leonora[/name_f] ([name_f]Eleonora[/name_f] is too long for me), and [name_f]Linnea[/name_f] best. To me, Dotothy, [name_f]Florence[/name_f], [name_f]Irene[/name_f], [name_f]Sybil[/name_f], and [name_f]Ethel[/name_f] sound very dated. I don’t think [name_f]Edith[/name_f] is too popular - I live in [name_f]Canada[/name_f] and the only [name_f]Edith[/name_f] I’ve ever met was much older than me. I would probably pronounce [name_f]Vera[/name_f] “veer-a”, but it would be an easy fix to pronounce it “vair-a”.

My favourites from your second list are [name_u]Ara[/name_u], [name_f]Selah[/name_f], and [name_f]Imogen[/name_f] (which I think is very distinct from [name_f]Emily[/name_f], [name_f]Emmaline[/name_f], etc). [name_f]Marigold[/name_f] is too whimsical and flowery for me. I don’t think [name_f]Delphine[/name_f] would become [name_m]Deli[/name_m]; it’s short enough to just go by [name_f]Delphine[/name_f], or you could establish another nickname like [name_f]Delphi[/name_f], [name_f]Della[/name_f], Phina, etc.

From your list, I LOVE [name_f]Florence[/name_f], [name_f]Ida[/name_f], & [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]. Other ones that I like a lot as well are [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f], [name_f]Lyra[/name_f], [name_f]Sybil[/name_f], [name_f]Vera[/name_f] (I say [name_m]Veer[/name_m]-uh), [name_u]Ara[/name_u], & [name_f]Imogen[/name_f]. The other ones are great too but these are my faves!

I love
Dorothy (vintage and charming)
Florence (elegant and beautiful)
Elspeth (warm and lovely)
Dahlia(distinct and lovely)
Leonora/Eleonora (both are lovely)
Linnea(Intriguing and fresh)
Lyra(celestial and lovely)
Ida (bright and charming)
Edith (sweet and strong)
Vera (i say veer-uh - sleek and strong)
Marigold (love the flow and feel)
Constance (beautiful and elegant)
[name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] ([name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] is whimsical, delicate but fun)
Imogen (feels very separate from em names and i really like it)
Delphine (elegant and lovely. I think [name_u]Dell[/name_u] or [name_f]Delphie[/name_f] are more likely that [name_m]Deli[/name_m])

You might like:
[name_f]Lydia[/name_f]
[name_f]Saskia[/name_f]
[name_f]Alba[/name_f]
[name_f]Adelina[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f]
[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]
[name_f]Ingrid[/name_f] (nn [name_f]Ida[/name_f]?)
[name_f]Mirabel[/name_f]
[name_f]Leora[/name_f]
[name_f]Nadine[/name_f]
[name_f]Francesca[/name_f]
[name_f]Eugenie[/name_f]

My favourites…
Florence
Elspeth
Dahlia
Leonora
Lyra
Edith
Marigold
Rosamund/Rosalie
Imogen
Delphine

Suggestions:
Magnolia
Theodora
Clementine
Anastasia
Rosemary

Thoughts are…
[name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] - Gives me old lady feels, never liked it.
[name_f]Florence[/name_f] - [name_u]Love[/name_u] it.
[name_f]Helen[/name_f] - Gorgeous.
[name_f]Irene[/name_f] - Reminds me of an 1890s duchess.
[name_f]Elspeth[/name_f] - Would prefer with no p.
[name_f]Dahlia[/name_f] - Reminds me of [name_m]Roald[/name_m] Dahl.
[name_f]Eleonora[/name_f] - Beautiful, like the [name_m]Edgar[/name_m] [name_m]Allen[/name_m] [name_u]Poe[/name_u] poem.
[name_f]Linnea[/name_f] - [name_m]Don[/name_m]’t like it.
[name_f]Lyra[/name_f] - [name_u]Light[/name_u] and musical.
[name_f]Sybil[/name_f] - It’s okay.
[name_f]Ethel[/name_f] - Old lady.
[name_f]Alma[/name_f] - [name_m]Don[/name_m]’t like it.
[name_f]Ida[/name_f] - Yes.
[name_f]Edith[/name_f] - No.
[name_f]Vera[/name_f] - Like it.
[name_f]Marigold[/name_f] - Cute.
[name_f]Constance[/name_f] - Ok.
[name_f]Aira[/name_f] - Nice.
[name_f]Rosamund[/name_f] - Okay.
[name_f]Selah[/name_f] - Not sure.
[name_f]Imogen[/name_f] - [name_f]Lovely[/name_f].
[name_f]Lucinda[/name_f] - Nice.
[name_f]Delphine[/name_f] - Stunning.

Hope this helps. :slight_smile:

I ADORE [name_f]Sybil[/name_f] and [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f]/Rosalie! [name_f]Sybil[/name_f] is soft, yet strong; quirky, yet classic - so underrated. Adorable nicknames of Sybie or the spunky [name_u]Billie[/name_u]!

Hi there.

Here are my thoughts:

Dorothy-This is charming. Very old lady, & ready for a comeback. It’s kind of sweet & quiet, but also has.bit of a glamorous feeling at the same time. I also like [name_f]Dorothea[/name_f]. I feel like it’s a bit more studious version of [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f]. And I love the nn [name_f]Thea[/name_f].

Florence-All Berries seems to love it, but I can’t get on board. I think that it sounds a little stuffy & not that pretty. I do like [name_f]Flora[/name_f].

Helen-Not a fan of this one. I like the idea of it, but the ‘Hel’ part just doesn’t sound nice to me. [name_m]Even[/name_m] though I love [name_m]Cillian[/name_m] for a boy. :joy:

Irene-I don’t care for this. It’s different, but just has a screechy sound to my ears. I feel the same way about [name_f]Iris[/name_f].

Elspeth-Ooh, so sweet. Smart, unique, feminine & has the great nn of. [name_f]Elsie[/name_f]. I don’t think that [name_f]Elspeth[/name_f] will get popular, but lots of other ‘[name_f]El[/name_f]’ name are.

Dahlia-So beautiful! It’s a little dramatic, but still soft at the same time. It’s simple & somehow not over done, & has great botanical imagery.

Leonora/Eleanora-I like it a lot w/the ‘E’ at the front. [name_f]Leonora[/name_f] sounds more dark & serious, whereas [name_f]Eleanora[/name_f] I feel like sounds bold but more sweet & girly. [name_u]Love[/name_u] the nns too. [name_f]Nellie[/name_f], [name_f]Ellie[/name_f], [name_f]Ella[/name_f] & [name_f]Nora[/name_f].

Linnea-I can’t get into this one. It’s not bad. I think that the pronunciation could be tricky.

Lyra-Is this ‘Leer-uh’ or ‘Lie-ruh’? It’s pretty either way. A bit pixie-ish yet elegant.

Sybil-It’s different, but I don’t care for it. [name_m]Just[/name_m] sounds a little dull.

Ethel-I want to like this one, but it’s just a little dusty.

Alma-I can’t get into this one either. Sounds a little clunky, but it’s different.

Ida-This is growing on me. I like the idea of it more than the sound, but it’s a fun choice.

Edith-Nah, I don’t think it’s popular. [name_m]Just[/name_m] on Nameberry! I don’t think I’ve heard it in real life in the U.S. It’s adorable.

Vera-[name_m]Veer[/name_m], I think. It’s kind of another one of those vintage names. that I want to like but sounds just a bit too old lady for me.

Marigold-So sweet. Classic & lovely imagery.

Constance-I don’t think this one has a very pretty sound, honestly.

Ara/Aira-I like [name_f]Arabella[/name_f] nn [name_u]Ara[/name_u]. Seems a bit short on its own. Or maybe [name_f]Aurelia[/name_f] nn [name_f]Aura[/name_f]?

Rosamund/Rosalie-I think that [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f] is a safer bet to stay uncommon. [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] is super cute, but I hear it a bit more.

Selah-Pronunciation may be tricky, but it’s okay. Not my favorite, but not awful.

Imogen-I wish that I had fun names like [name_f]Imogen[/name_f] as a family name! I like it. It’s smart, quirky, unique & has great nns like [name_f]Idgie[/name_f], [name_f]Imee[/name_f], [name_f]Ginny[/name_f] & [name_f]Minnie[/name_f].

Lucinda-Not my favorite [name_f]Lucy[/name_f] name. Is there some reason that it reminds me of a spider? You know us name nerds are weird about random associations.

Delphine-I suppose you may get the nn of [name_m]Deli[/name_m] sometimes. It’s not bad. I prefer [name_f]Delia[/name_f].

Hope this helps. :slight_smile:

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Elspeth is very preppy and kind of fun.
[name_f]Edith[/name_f]—cool in a clunky sort of way
[name_f]Florence[/name_f] has attitude and spirit.
[name_f]Dahlia[/name_f] feels vintage yet contemporary at the same time.
[name_f]Linnea[/name_f] is sleek and cool.
[name_f]Rosamund[/name_f] is a classic favorite.
[name_f]Delphine[/name_f] is cool and unexpected.

Wow! Thank you so much for thinking about this so carefully. I say [name_f]Lyra[/name_f] as lie-ruh like the constellation (I used to love [name_f]Lera[/name_f] as leer-uh though). It’s funny about [name_f]Edith[/name_f] because everyone seems to be saying it’s not that common, but I went to college with an [name_f]Edith[/name_f] and there’s a toddler aged [name_f]Edith[/name_f] that I know through social media - both called [name_f]Edie[/name_f]! I have the same impression of [name_f]Matilda[/name_f], I know statistically that it’s uncommon but I feel like I hear it everywhere.
With [name_f]Selah[/name_f]- I actually know a “see-la” and I heard that in Finland they spell it Seela as “say-la”. I think both are cute but I just can’t do “sell-la” it sounds too much like cellar.

Such a stunning list of names! I particularly love:
[name_f]Florence[/name_f] :yellow_heart:
[name_f]Elspeth[/name_f]
[name_f]Linnea[/name_f] :yellow_heart:
[name_f]Alma[/name_f]
[name_f]Vera[/name_f] (“veer-ah”)
[name_f]Marigold[/name_f] :yellow_heart:
[name_f]Constance[/name_f] :yellow_heart:
[name_f]Rosamund[/name_f]