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Alright, top three girl names
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DH and I have been stuck on the same three girls names forever and have gone back and forth between them. Just wondering what the board's opinions are.
- Charlotte. I know, it's overused and a bit boring, but DH is really pushing for this one. I do like it because it's classic and feminine. I see it a lot on the board but it's not really popular in my area (believe me, I've looked at the hospital baby website quite a bit).
- Alexandra. Again, classic and feminine but we'd almost definitely have to have a nickname since it's a bit "bulky". I like Allie and don't mind Alex. I guess I'm a bit concerned about the whole "Lexi" trend but that seems to be lessening perhaps? (and I hate the nn Lexi, btw)
- Colette. I love this one but it's a bit of a bold choice for us. I think it's a gorgeous name but for some reason I can't see actually naming my DD this, if that makes any sense.
MN's are up in the air. Maybe some sort of combination (Colette Alexandra or Alexandra Colette. I don't think Charlotte works with any of the others). I think we need to focus on picking a first name and then we'll work on a MN.
Ok, give it to me straight! Thanks!
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Re: Alright, top three girl names
All three are good picks. I like them in this order: Colette, Charlotte, Alexandra
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I don't like Colette at all. I always say it with a heavy Cajun accent since I know so many people with that name.
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I like Charlotte and Alexandra best. Charlotte would be on my list if DH like it, but Alexandra seems refreshing to me. You might also get a nn out of the ending if you want other options...Andi, maybe?
If you really hate Lexi, though, I would skip Alexandra. You can control the nn used for awhile, but she might pick something different later.
Colette isn't awful, but I'm not a big fan.
I like Charlotte. It's not popular in my area at all. I actually don't know anyone IRL named this. It's beautiful and classic.
I agree with you that Alexandra is bulky. Probably why I've never been a fan of it. I could get behind Charlotte Alexandra though. That's really pretty.
Colette is just okay for me. I could never see myself naming my child this, but I don't dislike it.
I thought naming my daughter, Esme was bold, but it felt so right! It was a name that I loved the sound of, it felt spunky but feminine, just like how my daughter is today. If you like a name, (and its a real name) don't be afraid of it! Embrace it!
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#1 Alexandra
#2 Charlotte
Distant 3rd Colette
Colette on paper is nice, but doesn't work well IRL.
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This is my DD's name. They are both family names.
OP, Colwtte was also on our list. It's less popular, but gorgeous nonetheless. You can't go wrong.
I was going to mention this too. All of the Alexandra's I know mostly use the full name or go by Alex. I don't find it lends itelf to the nn Lexi unless the family chooses to use that as the nn right from the start.
ETA: That beign said, my choices would be Alexandra, Charlotte, Colette. Being Canadian, I find Colette to be very French and would only use it if I was more bilingual/French.
Fave: Colette.
Next: Alexandra, but have a NN plan since you'll need one.
Charlotte is NMS.
I like Charlotte the best. Alexandra and Colette are not bad, but I prefer Cosette to Colette.
I like all three names, and I would rank them in the order you listed them. If Alexandra seems too long, would you consider Alexa instead? Just a thought. The neighbor girl next door is named Alexandra and absolutely everyone calls her Alex.
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I really like Colette the best, but if it doesn't feel like it "fits," then you should probably veto it.
Charlotte may not seem popular in your area, but I really think this is destined to be a top 10 name, so it's just going to keep going up. If you're okay with that though, then you should pick that one.
This.