New baby girl soon...

[Cyclist33]

I/we are about to have a daughter within the next few weeks but are stuck for a name. Of course, we have a few ideas, but... well... you know - we're not wholly convinced.

Inspired by the 'new puppy' thread and the barrage of sensible names offered there i've thought of throwing the naming debate open to the general CC public. The poor child is going to be half english/half norwegian, but doesn't necessarily have to be called after a Tolkien creation. The parent's religious affiliation veer towards the christian, but more out of habit than true conviction, though one of them is tittilated by the far eastern philosophies. Nothing fancy or modern - in fact, quite the opposite, perhaps.

All suggestions will be written on a piece of paper, folded, and put into a hat. The winner will be drawn and announced... and then we'll see.

How about "Parents-too-lazy-to-choose"?

 

[Ganymede]

Fred



Jacque?

Of course, with Poldark back there is always Verity.

I actually know someone whose daughter is called Freddie. Not Frederica or any variants, but Freddie.

 

[mybike]

I actually know someone whose daughter is called Freddie. Not Frederica or any variants, but Freddie.

Puts paid to all those mockers.

 

[SteCenturion]

Called our little girl Isabella & won't allow Belle or Bella for short, happy to use Izzy when I feel like it though.

Had she been born a he - he/she would have been named Issac.

 

[User169]

Soazig (Breton version of Francoise)

 

[Arjimlad]

I have an Esther Beatrice and she is wonderful.

Bridget might be a good name, or the Scandinavian equivalent.

 

[Katherine]

Any news on baby's arrival /name? @Stephenite

 

[Stephenite]

Thanks for the reminder @Katherine

I have appreciated everyone's responses. Some of the suggestions have been lovely indeed. Some have been thoughtful and apt - and lovely indeed. Some are lovely indeed and real candidates. The mother, though, has become quite sure on Emily. We all know this is a very popular name in the english-speaking world - and that puts me off a bit - but in Norway it works well. A friend told me today 'It is ark-engelsk' . I'll put the suggestions in a hat, as promised, and draw a winner. And donate a tenner to the winner's choice of childrens charities.

Regarding arrival the due date is in three weeks, but the way things are going we are talking days rather than weeks. Exciting

 

[Katherine]

Thanks for the reminder @Katherine

I have appreciated everyone's responses. Some of the suggestions have been lovely indeed. Some have been thoughtful and apt - and lovely indeed. Some are lovely indeed and real candidates. The mother, though, has become quite sure on Emily. We all know this is a very popular name in the english-speaking world - and that puts me off a bit - but in Norway it works well. A friend told me today 'It is ark-engelsk' . I'll put the suggestions in a hat, as promised, and draw a winner. And donate a tenner to the winner's choice of childrens charities.

Regarding arrival the due date is

Thanks for the reminder @Katherine

I have appreciated everyone's responses. Some of the suggestions have been lovely indeed. Some have been thoughtful and apt - and lovely indeed. Some are lovely indeed and real candidates. The mother, though, has become quite sure on Emily. We all know this is a very popular name in the english-speaking world - and that puts me off a bit - but in Norway it works well. A friend told me today 'It is ark-engelsk' . I'll put the suggestions in a hat, as promised, and draw a winner. And donate a tenner to the winner's choice of childrens charities.

Regarding arrival the due date is in three weeks, but the way things are going we are talking days rather than weeks. Exciting

Best wishes to you both and good luck to herself!

 

[Shut Up Legs]

I know people who recently had a girl

For the first week or two, the father simply referred to her as 'Little Sh*te' until she was named..... Freya.
Unfortunately, giving their second name, I don't think Freya was the best of choices, but, hey, who am I to judge?

I have a niece named Freya, so that's another vote for Freya from me.

 

[RWright]

Put Sara in the hat too!

 

[Fnaar]

Grizelda?

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Elkie, like Elkie Brooks see.

 

[Dayvo]

Solveig? Her song is very beautiful, if a bit sad.

I always thought that was Annie's Song.'

 

[Sara_H]

Put Sara in the hat too!

Good choice!