Baby Names

Stuck! can't choose one!

We're having a girl, and I have my top 3 but can't seem to pick one. MN is Ashley for my sister who passed.

Olivia- always loved, but don't like it popularity. SO is in love with it
Vivienne- love, and love that it's less common
Isla- love the way it sounds, and it's different without being made up

Suggestions welcome! TIA

Re: Stuck! can't choose one!

  • I think Olivia is lovely. Popular, yes, but if that's the only thing stopping you, I'd use it.

    The others are fine, too.
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    I pick Vivienne.  
    The other are nice too but I really like Vivienne Ashley.
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  • I know where you're coming from with Olivia. It's such a beautiful name!!! Popular...yes...and rightfully so. It seems so much more elegant and timeless than a lot of the other top 10 names right now. 
    I would say I like the names in the order you have them: 1) Olivia Ashley, 2) Vivienne Ashley, 3) Isla Ashley (although I'm not digging the flow of Isla with Ashley). All are lovely names!
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  • 1. Tie between Olivia and Vivienne/ both lovely

    2. Isla- love the way this name looks but not crazy about the way it sounds
  • I like them all! My order would be Vivienne, Isla, Olivia. Good luck deciding. :)
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  • I don't think Isla Ashley flows well but you can't go wrong with the other two.
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  • I vote Vivian and agree with PPs that while Isla is lovely, it doesn't flow well with Ashley. Great picks!
  • I like Olivia best. It's popular but it's beautiful.


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  • Thanks, this is very helpful!!
  • I like Olivia best, then Isla.  Vivienne is nms.  I think Olivia Ashley flows really nicely, too.  
  • Vivienne Ashley is lovely.

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  • I love Isla (DD's name), but I don't love how it flows with Ashley.  However, I am usually of the train of thought that significance trumps flow.  I love family names in the mn spot and I say you should pick your favorite first name.  That said, Vivienne is beautiful too.  I prefer the spelling Vivian.  I know they are supposed to be pronounced differently, but my upstate NY accent pronounces them the same KWIM?  

    Olivia would be my last choice.  My neighbor just named her baby girl Olivia and while it is a beautiful name I was so disappointed especially since they kept it a secret and I had high hopes because their son has a more underused name.  When they announced her name I was like "WHAT?  all that anticipation for another Olivia?!"  
  • They are all beautiful, I like Vivienne, Isla, Olivia.

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  • Vivienne or Olivia.  I don't love how Isla Ashley flows.
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  • All great names but I agree that Olivia has definitely crossed into too popular territory. I love Vivienne Ashley and Isla Ashley though I give the edge to Isla!

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  • I like Vivienne the best with Ashley. All of the names are pretty though.
  • I like Vivienne best with Ashley, though Olivia and Isla are gorgeous names as well. Other ideas:

    Abigail Ashley
    Catherine Ashley
    Faith Ashley
    Francine Ashley
    Gianna Ashley
    Kay Ashley
    Madeline Ashley
    Marie Ashley
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