Need HUGE help!

[CARNAT22]

I read an interview with the Eton admissions guy YEARS ago and he said if he is sat there with nothing between two candidates, he will often bring the decision down to a detail like the name. Do they sound like they've had the right upbringing? Will they fit in nicely without tarnishing anyone's opinions on the school? Does it stand out in a good strong way?
It really made me think. And with job applications, imagine one position being open and 5 candidates all equally right for the job. The CVs are two Lily's, a Mia, an Amelia or a Lorelei. Your eyes go to the more unusual name and I think that'll sway it... In my opinion anyway haha

Personally I would think if the admissions guy was "judging" a candidate purely on name he wouldn't be looking at the most 'out there' name*

In-fact I could imagine that would be quite off putting. Lorelei - to me - is very Americanised and sounds a little bit too made-up for my liking.

*I base this purely on my own interpretations of Eton.

Also I have to say I am not a fan of Cohen. I think it is too political.

Carmen however is very pretty.

I don't envy you, we only ever had the names James (we were team yellow and never had a girls name we agreed on!)

X

 

[SarahCourtney]

I read an interview with the Eton admissions guy YEARS ago and he said if he is sat there with nothing between two candidates, he will often bring the decision down to a detail like the name. Do they sound like they've had the right upbringing? Will they fit in nicely without tarnishing anyone's opinions on the school? Does it stand out in a good strong way?
It really made me think. And with job applications, imagine one position being open and 5 candidates all equally right for the job. The CVs are two Lily's, a Mia, an Amelia or a Lorelei. Your eyes go to the more unusual name and I think that'll sway it... In my opinion anyway haha

Personally I would think if the admissions guy was "judging" a candidate purely on name he wouldn't be looking at the most 'out there' name*

In-fact I could imagine that would be quite off putting. Lorelei - to me - is very Americanised and sounds a little bit too made-up for my liking.

*I base this purely on my own interpretations of Eton.

Also I have to say I am not a fan of Cohen. I think it is too political.

Carmen however is very pretty.

I don't envy you, we only ever had the names James (we were team yellow and never had a girls name we agreed on!)

X

I'm not saying necessarily Lorelei over those other names, was just an example that an unusual name would catch your eye. Also not saying they judge purely on name - just when they are down to candidates with nothing separating them it's something to grab their attention.
It's actually of German origin and was more used in England than America... Until Gilmore girls lol

The politics of Cohen have put me off a tad, I won't lie. Being Jewish I feel more responsibility using that name, knowing what it means. I have cringed in the past when I've hard that as boys names that aren't Jewish... Feels disrespectful. Not sure how I feel about using it myself lol definitely a tough decision!

Thanks for your opinions though

 

[Sarah13]

sounds hard! I've not thought of names yet as Im too lazy. there are a lot of cohens and jaspers about though, both popular now so could be in that group of names you prefer to avoid anyway! I also know both dogs and rabbits called jasper,sorry! I know what you mean about being called Sarah, boring and 7 in my year at primary school! don't want that for my kids if I can help it!
my kids are called Michaela and Kynon shortened to Kaylah and Kye not too popular but not too out there either, hopefully think of something the same for this one! we went through our family trees for inspiration and middle names which was nice, some lovely and not so lovely names! my husband likes Sidney and charlotte Im not a fan of either, i like Eilidh (ay lee) and Zak he doesn't like those! so hard!
whatever we pick has the potential to become very popular or something people will judge or hate. long as you can both agree and like it that's what matters. part of the reason Im not looking much yet is you can go off names when you keep saying them over and over or Googling them!

 

[Cherrybelly]

We struggled with names. I liked a lot but my oh hated most of them. My favourite girls name has always been Lydia but oh hated it. I wanted something unusual but not weird. Something people could spell and there wouldn't be loads in a class. We're team pink and have settled on Iris. Works for us cos it's pretty but not odd lol and there won't be five of them in a class. We still weren't 100% on a boys name but on the list were Ethan, Jacob and Felix. I must say I've been very surprised to the reactions I've got to Iris. People either really hate it or love it lol... X

 

[ft90]

Ft90 HOOOOW can you not like Gilmore Girls? So confused! Haha Caleb is a name growing in popularity at the moment. Seen a few on the birth announcements of the forum and a Facebook friend just had a boy and called him Caleb. Reminds me of a bad guy from Buffy haha awesome character!
Decided I definitely can't do Carmen. Pretty enough name just doesn't sit right with me! X

I don't know why I never liked it, just not my kind of thing! I like my programs either really funny or really full of suspense haha!

Caleb is getting more popular, but still uncommon enough, from 2011 when he was born to 2012 it went from 89 to 85, for me as long as it's not in the top 50 I'm happy! I've seen two other Caleb's since mine was born and they weren't his age, and where I live now I'm pretty sure people think I made it up!!!

I do really love Lorelei! I just looked up the name, I'd forgotten that Marilyn Monroe's character in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was called Lorelei, also in GG it's spelled Lorelai, but I prefer it with -ei.

I really look forward to finding out what name you choose! You seem as picky as me, and I mean that in the best way haha!

 

[SarahCourtney]

Ft90 HOOOOW can you not like Gilmore Girls? So confused! Haha Caleb is a name growing in popularity at the moment. Seen a few on the birth announcements of the forum and a Facebook friend just had a boy and called him Caleb. Reminds me of a bad guy from Buffy haha awesome character!
Decided I definitely can't do Carmen. Pretty enough name just doesn't sit right with me! X

I don't know why I never liked it, just not my kind of thing! I like my programs either really funny or really full of suspense haha!

Caleb is getting more popular, but still uncommon enough, from 2011 when he was born to 2012 it went from 89 to 85, for me as long as it's not in the top 50 I'm happy! I've seen two other Caleb's since mine was born and they weren't his age, and where I live now I'm pretty sure people think I made it up!!!

I do really love Lorelei! I just looked up the name, I'd forgotten that Marilyn Monroe's character in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was called Lorelei, also in GG it's spelled Lorelai, but I prefer it with -ei.

I really look forward to finding out what name you choose! You seem as picky as me, and I mean that in the best way haha!

Haha I prefer it spelt Lorelai but I hate when names aren't spelt correctly so going to spell it the original way of Lorelei. I love the story behind the name with the mythology etc - it's also a Marvel character which is cool!
Just don't know if I can do it! Lol not sure if I like it enough... Gaaaah I'm also curious what I'm going to end up picking, never thought it would be so hard! One of the most difficult decisions of my entire life!

 

[ft90]

Gaaaah I'm also curious what I'm going to end up picking, never thought it would be so hard! One of the most difficult decisions of my entire life!

I always say this to my OH, that I'm curious to see what name we choose. He's totally not even thinking of names yet, we said we'd look at it properly when we found out the sex like we did with our son, he just doesn't get it, I like to plan ahead!

I hate picking the name, it's the worst part of being pregnant I think, because naming your child is the only thing you can control, it's too much responsibility for me, they're stuck with it so you have to get it right! I remember when Caleb was born we were set on the name from about 24 weeks and registered him at about 6 days old, then I thought he looked like a George and was so upset that I'd made the wrong choice! Obviously it was hormonal, I'd have never picked George, last name is Jepps so it would look and sound bad, but I was so upset! To be fair he could still pass for a George, but he's 100% a Caleb!

 

[AmeliaM27]

My LO is called Jasper, hubby didn't like the name when I first suggested it but a week later turned around and said it had grown on him and it quickly became our favourite name. The other one on our list was Sebastian. I also like Tobias and Barnaby but hubby put his foot down with those! I needed a name that wouldn't look out of place at pony club and on a polo pitch but likewise one that he wouldn't get teased about if he goes to a state school (which is likely considering the area we live in has some of the best state schools in the country)

For girls names how about Lucinda (Lucy for short), that's my sisters name and I've always liked it.
We had Arabella, Jessica, Harriet and Charlotte (Lottie for short) on our list.

 

[Capricorn]

Re: Cohen.. I had no idea it was Jewish, but if I liked a name enough to call it my child I wouldn't care if I offended anybody haha it's their issue to deal with

Cohen is a lovely name.. My fave of your boy suggestions..
Shame your OH doesn't like Penelope as It's adorable!

Choosing names can be hard!! I'm still undecided on a middle name.. Bloody hard! Xx

 

[PeaPod]

We have a Fraser David, which we dont shorten and for mini pea 2 (when he/she can be bothered to arrive) we have chosen Wendy as our girls name or Evan as our boys name. I quite like names that are known but not popular and cant be shortened. It is such a big thing to give another person their name!X

 

[SarahCourtney]

My LO is called Jasper, hubby didn't like the name when I first suggested it but a week later turned around and said it had grown on him and it quickly became our favourite name. The other one on our list was Sebastian. I also like Tobias and Barnaby but hubby put his foot down with those! I needed a name that wouldn't look out of place at pony club and on a polo pitch but likewise one that he wouldn't get teased about if he goes to a state school (which is likely considering the area we live in has some of the best state schools in the country)

For girls names how about Lucinda (Lucy for short), that's my sisters name and I've always liked it.
We had Arabella, Jessica, Harriet and Charlotte (Lottie for short) on our list.

Like Arabella but my hubby's weird anti-Twilight campaign would mean I can't call a girl that for fear of it being shortened to 'Bella' DUN DUN DUUUN! End of the world stuff lol
The others aren't my cuppa tea I'm afraid but thank you! Harriet is a name Liam loves but I never have

Re: Cohen.. I had no idea it was Jewish, but if I liked a name enough to call it my child I wouldn't care if I offended anybody haha it's their issue to deal with

Cohen is a lovely name.. My fave of your boy suggestions..
Shame your OH doesn't like Penelope as It's adorable!

Choosing names can be hard!! I'm still undecided on a middle name.. Bloody hard! Xx

I'm seriously considering never having another child just because naming this one has been so difficult. Genuinely! Hmm unless I have the child with someone with better taste in names lmao
Glad you like Cohen... It's def sitting as my current front runner. Still ask daily if Liam will reconsider Penelope but it's just not gonna happen haha

 

[Niknak]

I heard Alba for a girl the other day and thought it was quite pretty and unusual? X

 

[fao]

Have you thought about Eloise for a girl, or Fletcher for a boy?

Can be shortened to Ella, Ellie, Lola, Lise, and Fletch. I think both go well with your surname.

I love Tristan btw, not Cohen for a first name ( bit status -y?). Also love Jessica (Jess, Jessie) and Tabitha (Tabby). Alexandra is classic and so many short names from this. Also Elizabeth, which is traditional but not popular currently (Betsy, Betty, Liza, Beth...... Lots more).

I too hate popular names!

 

[SarahCourtney]

I heard Alba for a girl the other day and thought it was quite pretty and unusual? X

Reading Time Travellers Wife? Hehe it is cute but reminds me of Jessica Alba too much. ANd think it's too short..? Not sure but def a lovely name.

Have you thought about Eloise for a girl, or Fletcher for a boy?

Can be shortened to Ella, Ellie, Lola, Lise, and Fletch. I think both go well with your surname.

I love Tristan btw, not Cohen for a first name ( bit status -y?). Also love Jessica (Jess, Jessie) and Tabitha (Tabby). Alexandra is classic and so many short names from this. Also Elizabeth, which is traditional but not popular currently (Betsy, Betty, Liza, Beth...... Lots more).

I too hate popular names!

I have never liked Eloise. I think it's too similar to Louise which was a very popular name whilst I was growing up.
My best friend is called Jessica. And we have a very close friend called Elizabeth too which is a shame because I do like Elizabeth.
We considered Tabitha for ages actually but decided it wasn't right for us.
Thanks for the suggestions though

 

[Lulu90]

Penelope is my favourite name in the whole world haha. I sound so cringe, but I honestly think it's the best name. (P for short haha)
Cohen has to be my favourite out of the boys!

 

[Lulu90]

We also have an Alexandra in the family, which is shortened to Ally, which I love for a girl x

 

[claire_louise9]

I always liked my Nan's middle name Emmeline ( emma leen ) could be shortened to Emma . My OH doesn't like the name but I really do so we agreed on Emily as they sound alike (I know its common lol)

And you never hear anyone that is called Emmeline

 

[leesey]

I heard Alba for a girl the other day and thought it was quite pretty and unusual? X

Reading Time Travellers Wife? Hehe it is cute but reminds me of Jessica Alba too much. ANd think it's too short..? Not sure but def a lovely name.

It's Gaelic for Scotland! My DH loves this name, and wanted DD1 to be called this, but hasn't even suggested it as a possibility for this one, probably because it's too close to Alyssa which is our DD's name. It is very pretty and although we'd heard it before, I heard someone local to me had called their daughter that recently and it was still a bit of a surprise to hear it in person iykwim!! xx

 

[Gayle30]

My nephew is called Fletcher. And I have a friend with a baby Alba.

I like Tabitha and Constance. What about Martha? I liked that.

I heard a wee girl at soft play today called Bella. It is popular but its very cute. I also hear the name grace 3 times and texas!

 

[redbear]

Ive got Alice (want popular at the time) and Temperance, my dogs called Jasper lmao. I like Penelope and I think if I had another id want it, and Penny is cute. I like your boy names too, I call my pets by peoples names I like so ive had Oliver my cat and Jasper my dog lol xx