What do you think of these names.. HONESTLY no need to be nice about it!

Girl Names
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[name]Just[/name] want to say thanks to everyone for helping me come up with some new names with my challenging “musts” and "must nots’

I still havent taken ANY names to my husband as I like to have some time to deicde which ones are my faves and I always come up with resons/references to book/t.v/movies etc. before I take a list to him as I know it will be better received if I do…

So here are my top names right now… what do you think of them… HONESTLY! no need to worry about hurting my feeling!!!
Also if you have any further suggestions based on these PLEASE feel free to let me know! I can always use MORE inspiration!!!

[name]Fiona[/name]
[name]Bridget[/name]
[name]Eleanor[/name]
[name]Eleanora[/name]
[name]Adair[/name]
[name]Norah[/name]
[name]Mila[/name]
[name]Lucille[/name]
[name]Salma[/name]/[name]Selma[/name]
[name]Teresa[/name] nn [name]Tessa[/name]
[name]Dorothy[/name]
[name]Ramona[/name] nn [name]Romy[/name]
[name]Beatrix[/name]
[name]Catriona[/name]
[name]Callista[/name]
[name]Annika[/name]
[name]Florence[/name]/[name]Flora[/name]
Niahm

Thanks again everyone! You are SOOOOOOOOOOO helpfull!!! xox

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[name]Callista[/name] and [name]Annika[/name] are my favorites from your list. Secondly, I like [name]Bridget[/name] and [name]Teresa[/name]. My LEAST favorites are [name]Adair[/name] (too masculine), [name]Selma[/name] (not ready for a come-back, imo), and [name]Mila[/name] (a bit unsubstantial). Most of the others are quite nice.

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[name]Fiona[/name]-I like it
[name]Bridget[/name]-its dated to me… Not good nicknames… I wouldn’t use it
[name]Eleanor[/name]/[name]Eleanora[/name]-meh… I like it ok… I like [name]Ella[/name].
[name]Adair[/name]-don’t like it at all
[name]Norah[/name]-meh… I like [name]Sora[/name] so much more
[name]Mila[/name]-[name]Love[/name] love love
[name]Lucille[/name]-don’t like the full name but I do love [name]Lucy[/name]
[name]Selma[/name]/[name]Salma[/name]-yuck… I get a slimy sound and it grosses me out
[name]Theresa[/name]–I hate this name… [name]Tessa[/name] I [name]LOVE[/name]
[name]DOROTHY[/name]-YUCK totally old lady
[name]Ramona[/name]-like it… I’m warming up to it
[name]Beatrix[/name] its ok… Good for the middle
[name]Catriona[/name]-its [name]Katrina[/name] its still a hurricane
[name]Callista[/name]-[name]LOVE[/name]
[name]ANNIKA[/name]-pretty… But this was my favorite when I was like 6 sooo I’m totally over it
[name]Florence[/name] /[name]Flora[/name]-not a fan at all
[name]Niamh[/name]-neve… Hard to spell… Doesn’t wow me… Not my favorite

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[name]Fiona[/name]- love this name but I can’t shake the stupid Shrek references >:(
[name]Bridget[/name]- nms, it sounds too harsh imo
[name]Eleanor[/name]/a- I prefer it without the a at the end, it’s a classy name that is coming back in vogue with [name]Elle[/name] or [name]Ellie[/name] as a nn
[name]Adair[/name]- not my favorite for a girl, it sounds too masculine
[name]Norah[/name]- this one is on my list too!
[name]Mila[/name]- I personally wouldn’t use it because all I think is [name]Mila[/name] Kunis, which isn’t a bad thing, but it feels almost like [name]Beyonce[/name] in that sense
[name]Lucille[/name]- I like [name]Lucy[/name], but not [name]Lucille[/name], it sounds old lady to me and not in a good way
[name]Salma[/name]/[name]Selma[/name]- [name]Salma[/name] Hyeck. Same problem as [name]Mila[/name]
[name]Teresa[/name] nn [name]Tessa[/name]- nms
[name]Dorothy[/name]- this is my grandma’s name! She goes by [name]Dottie[/name]
[name]Ramona[/name] nn [name]Romy[/name]- nms, [name]Ramona[/name] the Brave
[name]Beatrix[/name]- I like it, it seems fresh
[name]Catriona[/name]- nms, I think it’s the ending I don’t like
[name]Callista[/name]- nms
[name]Annika[/name]- nms, although I do know someone with the name and it suits her
[name]Florence[/name]/[name]Flora[/name]- nms and I dislike the nn [name]Flo[/name]
[name]Niamh[/name]- short and sweet but would have pn issues anywhere but UK

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[name]Fiona[/name] - so pretty, but a little “princessy” due to Shrek
[name]Bridget[/name] - so strong and elegant. I can’t see why this isn’t used more
[name]Eleanor[/name] - one of my favorite names, but I fear she’d get lost in a sea of Ellas and Ellies
[name]Eleanora[/name] - same
[name]Adair[/name] - trying too hard
[name]Norah[/name] - classic and cute, can’t go wrong
[name]Mila[/name] - too trendy
[name]Lucille[/name] - [name]LOVE[/name]
[name]Salma[/name]/[name]Selma[/name] - I like [name]Selma[/name]…[name]Salma[/name] is too much like salmon or salmonella
[name]Teresa[/name] nn [name]Tessa[/name] - BEAUTIFUL
[name]Dorothy[/name] - great old fashioned spunkiness
[name]Ramona[/name] nn [name]Romy[/name] - [name]Romy[/name] is my favorite nickname for [name]Ramona[/name] as well
[name]Beatrix[/name] - More old fashioned spunkiness. I like it.
[name]Catriona[/name] - not my style
[name]Callista[/name] - feels very modern and frilly to me, whether thats good or bad, I don’t know
[name]Annika[/name] - I like [name]Annika[/name]. You just made me realize that. I don’t know why I didn’t realize it before, its very pretty. Thanks!
[name]Florence[/name]/[name]Flora[/name] - I like [name]Flora[/name]! It seems very fashionable to me yet not trendy in the least. I think [name]Flo[/name] would be hard to avoid with [name]Florence[/name]
Niahm - I’m in the US and I don’t think this name would be understood here, at least not in the area where I live

Overall, I like your list a lot. My faves would be: [name]Annika[/name], [name]Dorothy[/name], [name]Beatrix[/name], [name]Bridget[/name], [name]Lucille[/name] and [name]Teresa[/name]. Good luck!

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I’ll give you my first impressions –
[name]Fiona[/name] – love this, it is uncommon but recognizable, has energy to the name, and will suit her well at all ages.
[name]Bridget[/name] – I like this a lot and considered it myself…whenever I said it out loud, however, something turned me off about it. I can’t even describe it.
[name]Eleanor[/name] – like, but it is too popular for me (maybe it even feels more popular than it actually is, because it blends in with all the “[name]El[/name]-” names. The two Eleanors that I know go by [name]Elle[/name] or [name]Ellie[/name], which is uber popular in my area.
[name]Eleanora[/name] – see above. I do like [name]Eleanora[/name]/[name]Nora[/name], though!
[name]Adair[/name] – like it
[name]Norah[/name] – love it. Could be cute nn for [name]Eleanora[/name], too
[name]Mila[/name] – I love the name [name]Mila[/name]! So cute and spunky, I think it is a beautiful name. Would age well, too.
[name]Lucille[/name] – this one feels too dusty for me.
[name]Salma[/name]/[name]Selma[/name] – eh, not a huge fan.
[name]Teresa[/name] nn [name]Tessa[/name] – love!! [name]Tessa[/name]/[name]Tess[/name] are faves of mine.
[name]Dorothy[/name] – I actually like [name]Dorothy[/name] a lot!
[name]Ramona[/name] nn [name]Romy[/name] – I like them both, very cute!
[name]Beatrix[/name] – love it!
[name]Catriona[/name] – nms…I trip myself up when saying it, and it reminds me of [name]Catalina[/name] dressing when seeing it on paper.
[name]Callista[/name] – I like it a lot! I am surprised it isn’t more popular, actually. [name]Callie[/name] or [name]Cat[/name] would be cute nns!
[name]Annika[/name] – love [name]Annika[/name] and almost used it myself…it never suited any of my girls, though.
[name]Florence[/name]/[name]Flora[/name] – I can see the appeal; I don’t feel strongly about this one either way. I prefer so many other names on your list, though.
Niahm – love it! Of course you would have prn issues, but that wouldn’t hold me back from using a beautiful name.

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My top four from this are [name]Eleanor[/name] (nn [name]Nell[/name]), [name]Mila[/name], [name]Beatrix[/name] (love [name]Bea[/name] as a nn) and [name]Florence[/name].

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I like [name]Bridget[/name] best…[name]Bridget[/name] [name]Adair[/name] would be a beautiful combo!

My second favorite is [name]Beatrix[/name], [name]Beatrix[/name] [name]Lucille[/name] sounds nice.

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*** For [name]Eleanora[/name] i would use the nn [name]Nora[/name]… For [name]Eleanor[/name] I would use [name]Leni[/name]! Not sure if this makes a difference to anyone…

I agree… I dont like all the [name]Ella[/name]'s and Ellies!!!

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While your family is a fascinating ethnic mishmash, I think you do have to keep in mind that you named your first son [name]Joseph[/name] [name]James[/name], and anything too exotic or “ethnic” (horrible word) might seem a little jarring.

You’ve got a few styles:

Crisp and no-nonsense:

[name]Fiona[/name]
[name]Bridget[/name]
[name]Eleanor[/name]
[name]Adair[/name]
[name]Beatrix[/name]

[name]Lacy[/name] and Frilly

[name]Eleanora[/name]
[name]Catriona[/name]
[name]Callista[/name]

Antique throwbacks

[name]Norah[/name]
[name]Lucille[/name]
[name]Dorothy[/name]
[name]Florence[/name]/[name]Flora[/name]

Heritage-honoring charmers

[name]Mila[/name]
[name]Salma[/name]/[name]Selma[/name]
[name]Niamh[/name]

Neither fish nor fowl

[name]Teresa[/name] nn [name]Tessa[/name]
[name]Ramona[/name] nn [name]Romy[/name]
[name]Annika[/name]

I think the heritage names are a little jarring with your son’s name. The last group is the Goldilocks “just right” batch- interesting, feminine names that are neither frilly nor try-hard. I like the first group of the crisper options too.

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[name]Fiona[/name] - Really lovely.
[name]Bridget[/name] - The first thing that comes to mind is snooty rich girl
[name]Eleanor[/name] - It’s pretty nice. I love the nickname “[name]Ellie[/name]”. I do see that name coming up more and more on message boards so I think it will start increasing in popularity
[name]Eleanora[/name] - like [name]Eleanor[/name] better
[name]Adair[/name] - Sounds too masculine for me
[name]Norah[/name] - This name is getting very popular. But despite the popularity, I still find its sound like a name for a 50 year old.
[name]Mila[/name] - Very lovely.
[name]Lucille[/name] - I like [name]Lucy[/name] or [name]Lucia[/name] better to be honest.
[name]Salma[/name]/[name]Selma[/name] - Eh, not my style
[name]Teresa[/name] - Sounds dated to me.
[name]Dorothy[/name] - I love [name]Wizard[/name] of [name]Oz[/name], so I can’t fully hate on the name…but it does still sound a little bit old-ladyish
[name]Ramona[/name] - So cute.
[name]Beatrix[/name] - Prefer the [name]Beatrice[/name] spelling
[name]Catriona[/name] - Not sure how it’s pronounced. But don’t like the look of the name.
[name]Callista[/name] - I like it, but not in love with it
[name]Annika[/name] - Same as [name]Callista[/name]
[name]Florence[/name]/[name]Flora[/name] - I like it. But there could be possible “Aunt [name]Flo[/name]” jokes.
Niahm - Honestly have no idea how to pronounce that.

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@blade! Thanks! I like your classification!
Technically DS is J0sef P@trick J@mes! lol! We threw the irish middle name in!
But your are probably right that some of the more “international” names could sound odd!

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My opinions:
[name]Fiona[/name]- very cute and spunky! I love it!
[name]Bridget[/name]- Cute, classic… but a little bland
[name]Eleanor[/name]- Very sweet, I like it!
[name]Eleanora[/name]- Sounds kind of made up, though I love [name]Nora[/name]
[name]Adair[/name]- Reminds me of [name]Fred[/name] Astaire, so it feels masculine
[name]Norah[/name]- [name]Love[/name] [name]Nora[/name], I don’t like the H in [name]Norah[/name]
[name]Mila[/name]- I don’t really like it, I feel like people will use multiple pronunciations
[name]Lucille[/name]- [name]Love[/name] [name]Lucy[/name], not quite ready for a [name]Lucille[/name] comeback
[name]Salma[/name]/[name]Selma[/name]- I prefer [name]Selma[/name], [name]Salma[/name] puts [name]Salmon[/name] and Salmanella in my mind
[name]Teresa[/name] nn [name]Tessa[/name]- I really like [name]Tessa[/name]… maybe if [name]Teresa[/name] was a family name, otherwise I’d just use [name]Tessa[/name]
[name]Dorothy[/name]- Not quite ready for this one yet
[name]Ramona[/name] nn [name]Romy[/name]- It doesn’t feel feminine to me. It feels tomboyish. I don’t like [name]Romy[/name] for sure.
[name]Beatrix[/name]- This is one is so spunky I can’t help but like it. I’d use [name]Bea[/name] as the nn
[name]Catriona[/name]- this looks made up
[name]Callista[/name]- I like [name]Callie[/name], but not [name]Callista[/name]
[name]Annika[/name]- I really like this one!
[name]Florence[/name]/[name]Flora[/name]- [name]Love[/name] [name]Flora[/name], not ready for florence
Niahm- maybe I have a thing with "h"s… I really don’t like this

Good luck!!

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[name]Fiona[/name] - Very pretty but a bit lackluster. I used to love love love it, but now I’m just not that impressed.
[name]Bridget[/name] - Dated. Also, when all the Irish immigrants came over to [name]America[/name] in the 1800’s, and tried to find work, it was very popular. So all the [name]Bridget[/name]‘s had to change their names to sound more American, so they would be hired. It became sort of derogatory.
[name]Eleanor[/name] - It’s nice, but bland. I think of [name]Eleanor[/name] [name]Roosevelt[/name].
[name]Eleanora[/name] - The a adds this flourish to it. It makes it much prettier and fresher and fantastic. I like the nn Nory, but [name]Nora[/name] is adorable too.
[name]Adair[/name] - This seems like such a “mean girl” name. I can’t imagine a sweet little girl who likes to read wearing it.
[name]Norah[/name] - Nice and quiet and simple. Might be just a tad dated though.
[name]Mila[/name] - Attached to [name]Mila[/name] Kunis. It’s just too big of a connotation.
[name]Lucille[/name] - I love this one. I think it is so ready for a comeback. [name]Lucille[/name] is just vintage and adorable. It makes me think of [name]Junie[/name]. B. [name]Jones[/name]’ best friend in the books, and I [name]Love[/name] [name]Lucy[/name].
[name]Salma[/name]/[name]Selma[/name] - Hm… not quite sure on this one. I think I like [name]Selma[/name] better because [name]Salma[/name] reminds me of salmon. [name]Selma[/name] is nice. Sounds kind of old though. Which might be a good or bad thing…
[name]Teresa[/name] nn [name]Tessa[/name] - [name]Tessa[/name] is nice, [name]Teresa[/name] is dated.
[name]Dorothy[/name] - Very cute. There is a girl at my school named this and she wears it well. I think there should be more little Dorothys running around.
[name]Ramona[/name] nn [name]Romy[/name] - [name]Fan[/name] of [name]Ramona[/name], but [name]Romy[/name] is just masculine, like [name]Remy[/name]. [name]Ramona[/name] is quirky and cute though.
[name]Beatrix[/name] - I like it a lot. It’s common enough but I never hear about a person in real life named [name]Beatrix[/name]. I like [name]Bea[/name] and [name]Birdie[/name] for nicknames.
[name]Catriona[/name] - I really like irish names, but this is dated. It screams 90’s to me.
[name]Callista[/name] - I have a bad connection with this name, so I don’t know what to say.
[name]Annika[/name] - I think it’s nice. I think maybe this sounds like you’re trying to hard to be fresh. Maybe? I don’t know…
[name]Florence[/name]/[name]Flora[/name] - Very pretty and vintagey. [name]Florrie[/name] and [name]Flossie[/name] are adorable nicknames too.
[name]Niamh[/name] - I love it. Irish and simple and pretty, though the spelling might be difficult. It’s worth it though.

Good luck!

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[name]Fiona[/name]- [name]Favorite[/name] girl name ever. It’s my daughter’s name and I’m still totally in love with it. :slight_smile:
[name]Bridget[/name]- Has always sounded a bit harsh to me.
[name]Eleanor[/name]
[name]Eleanora[/name]- [name]Don[/name]'t care for any variation of this name. I like plenty of “old lady” names, but to me this one sounds like an uptight, stuffy old lady.
[name]Adair[/name]- Not sure about this one, just because I’m generally not too big a fan of surname names on girls.
[name]Norah[/name]- I like it.
[name]Mila[/name]- Really pretty.
[name]Lucille[/name]- Sounds very retro cool.
[name]Salma[/name]/[name]Selma[/name]- I can only think of [name]Marge[/name]'s sister [name]Selma[/name] on The Simpsons.
[name]Teresa[/name] nn [name]Tessa[/name]- I’d just go with [name]Tessa[/name] if you’re going to use it as a nn anyway. [name]Teresa[/name] is okay, just sounds a little dated to me.
[name]Dorothy[/name]- Partial to this, as it’s my grandmother’s name. Another one that’s retro cool.
[name]Ramona[/name] nn [name]Romy[/name]- I love this. Sounds strong and pretty at the same time.
[name]Beatrix[/name]- I like it, prefer it to [name]Beatrice[/name]. The X adds some spunk.
[name]Catriona[/name]- Probably destined for mispronunciation, though I do like it.
[name]Callista[/name]- I think this is so pretty and exotic sounding.
[name]Annika[/name]- Like.
[name]Florence[/name]/[name]Flora[/name]- I like this, but I’m not sure how much of my fondness comes from the name itself vs. loving [name]Florence[/name] and the Machine. :wink:
Niahm- See [name]Catriona[/name].

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[name]Fiona[/name]- [name]Fiona[/name] is a classy name to me. I wouldnt use it, but I see the appeal.
[name]Bridget[/name]- I love this name, but sadly cant use it for various reasons. I think its pretty, and ages well.
[name]Eleanor[/name]- I have mixed emotions about [name]Eleanor[/name]. Its a little too vintage for my style. Although the nn leni makes me love it. :slight_smile:
[name]Eleanora[/name]- Cute. I love the nn nora(h).
[name]Adair[/name]- Not a fan.
[name]Norah[/name]- I love it, it just seems nick-namey to me, even though i know it works as a stand alone name.
[name]Mila[/name]- Seems like a nn. What about [name]Milena[/name], or [name]Camila[/name], or [name]Camille[/name]? [name]Even[/name] camellia could work.
[name]Lucille[/name]- Elegant, and classy. Ages very well. I love the nn [name]Lucie[/name] for a little girl.
[name]Salma[/name]/[name]Selma[/name]- Not a fan. Especially since it clashes with your sons name. [name]Joseph[/name] and [name]Selma[/name]? I dont like it.
[name]Teresa[/name] nn [name]Tessa[/name]- Its nice its just SO OLD. [name]Tessa[/name] works as a stand alone name.
[name]Dorothy[/name]- Vintage but cute.
[name]Ramona[/name] nn [name]Romy[/name]- [name]LOVE[/name] IT. [name]Ramona[/name] is soo cute, and [name]Romy[/name] is adorable!
[name]Beatrix[/name]- This is also very cute, and would age well.
[name]Catriona[/name]- Personally I like the [name]Katrina[/name] spelling better, people in the US are more familiar with it;
[name]Callista[/name]- On my list as well. I love it, and its meaning, and the potential nicknames.
[name]Annika[/name]- Also on my list, although sometimes it makes me think of annikin skywalker (sp?)
[name]Florence[/name]/[name]Flora[/name]- Cute, and suits all ages well.
Niahm- Did you mean [name]Niamh[/name]? I love the name niamh, but honestly dont think it goes well with your sons name.

Some suggestions:
[name]Ruby[/name]
[name]Matilda[/name]
[name]Margaret[/name]
[name]Susanna[/name]
[name]Margaux[/name]
[name]Vivian[/name]
[name]Tabitha[/name]
[name]Simone[/name]
[name]Eliora[/name]

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@rhiataylor… I did mean [name]Niamh[/name]! hahah!

Of your suggestions i [name]LOVE[/name] [name]Vivian[/name]/[name]Vivienne[/name] but Dh has already rejected it! :frowning:

The idea of [name]Matilda[/name] and [name]Susanna[/name] have started growing on me but I have some associations with those names that I dont know if i can get over?

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[name]Callista[/name] and [name]Beatrix[/name] are my two favorites. I like the idea of [name]Norah[/name] too.

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[name]Fiona[/name]: [name]One[/name] of my absolute favorites! It feels fresh and modern to me.

[name]Bridget[/name]: A bit dated and bland.

[name]Eleanor[/name]: Sweet, but not my taste.

[name]Eleanora[/name]: I like this version a bit better.

[name]Adair[/name]: A great name, but all boy to me.

[name]Norah[/name]: I like this quite a bit. A good nickname for [name]Eleanor[/name]/a.

[name]Mila[/name]: [name]Love[/name] this! So pretty, and I can see this aging well.

[name]Lucille[/name]: A bit fussy. I like it for a middle name.

[name]Salma[/name]/[name]Selma[/name]: Never cared for either.

[name]Teresa[/name] nn [name]Tessa[/name]: [name]Teresa[/name] seems dated to me. [name]Tessa[/name] is okay, not my taste.

[name]Dorothy[/name]: I adore this! So sweet.

[name]Ramona[/name] nn [name]Romy[/name]: I’ve never cared for it, but it’s starting to grow on me.

[name]Beatrix[/name]: [name]Love[/name] this! Classic yet modern.

[name]Catriona[/name]: Not really my taste.

[name]Callista[/name]: I love the idea of this name, but something doesn’t click with me.

[name]Annika[/name]: Eh. No good reason for not liking it, I just don’t.

[name]Florence[/name]/[name]Flora[/name]: I find [name]Flora[/name] quite charming. [name]Florence[/name], I like, but much prefer in the middle.

[name]Niamh[/name]: Looks gorgeous, dislike the actual pronunciation.

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[name]Fiona[/name] - nice, classic, maybe boring. [name]Fionola[/name]/[name]Fionnuala[/name] ?
[name]Bridget[/name] - meh, it’s nice. maybe as a middle.
[name]Eleanor[/name] - love it!!!
[name]Eleanora[/name] - I like it in theory, but I think it’s a bit much for my tastes. Prefer [name]Lenore[/name], [name]Lenora[/name], [name]Elnora[/name]
[name]Adair[/name] - I liked this for a boy for a while, but its a linen store in Aus so probably couldn’t do it.
[name]Norah[/name] - one of my very faves. I toss between [name]Nora[/name] and [name]Norah[/name], but both are great. You could use this as a NN to some of the above suggestions
[name]Mila[/name] - way to plain and trendy compared to what you have on this list.
[name]Lucille[/name] - OK
[name]Salma[/name]/[name]Selma[/name] - nms, too witchy
[name]Teresa[/name] nn [name]Tessa[/name] - nah
[name]Dorothy[/name] - I really like this name, [name]Dorothea[/name] would perhaps modernise it a bit.
[name]Ramona[/name] nn [name]Romy[/name] - nms
[name]Beatrix[/name] - eh, this is such a flavour of the month name. I do like [name]Beatrix[/name] [name]Potter[/name] though hehe
[name]Catriona[/name] - Yeah I actually like this
[name]Callista[/name] - like, and I like [name]Callie[/name] and [name]Calla[/name]
[name]Annika[/name] - OK
[name]Florence[/name]/[name]Flora[/name] - [name]Flora[/name] all the way!
Niahm - assuming [name]Niamh[/name]. It’s OK, it doesn’t excite me.

You have some of my very favourites! [name]Norah[/name], [name]Flora[/name] and [name]Eleanor[/name] especially.