Need help with a girl's name!

[Snowflake777]

I'm really struggling with this and need some inspiration.

Here's a list of some names that I like (some are actual contenders, others are out of the running for various reasons):

Amelia

Sophia

Isadora

Camilla

Eliana

Violet

Julieta

Annika

Mila

Aniela

As you can see, I tend to go for girly, somewhat old-fashioned names, usually ending in 'a'.

I'm looking for some other names with a similar vibe, but which are more on the uncommon side. No Olivia, Ava, Lily, etc (lovely names, but way too popular for my liking).

Any suggestions?

[tracymom1]

I absolutely love the name Violet.  That's my pick!

My hebrew name is Eliana, so I am partial to that, too.  But Violet is so beautiful!  I love names that start with "V" - if my current bean was a girl, I was really pushing for Vivianne. Old fashioned, kind of dramatic, but sweet, too!

[Baby_Cakes]

Hmm, it doesn't end in A, but our baby was going to be Ivy if he were a she.  I think it has an old fashioned ring to it, and isn't popular.  

And my DD is Nora and I get tons of compliments on her name being feminine but not too girly.

Those are all gorgeous names on your list!  Good luck choosing and congrats on your girlie!

[philomom]

Originally Posted by Snowflake777 

I'm really struggling with this and need some inspiration.

Here's a list of some names that I like (some are actual contenders, others are out of the running for various reasons):

Amelia

Sophia

Isadora

Camilla

Eliana

Violet

Julieta

Annika

Mila

Aniela

As you can see, I tend to go for girly, somewhat old-fashioned names, usually ending in 'a'.

I'm looking for some other names with a similar vibe, but which are more on the uncommon side. No Olivia, Ava, Lily, etc (lovely names, but way too popular for my liking).

Any suggestions?

Amelia, Sophia and Violet are still too popular for my tastes.

Camilla and Isadora are great.

[SierraBella]

Here are some names that I consider girly and somewhat old-fashioned, ending in 'a':

Clara

Nora or Norah

Vera

Stella

Georgia

Regina

Veronica

Priscilla

Ramona

Ophelia

Viola

Carolina

Cynthia

Sylvia

[zoebugsmom]

Anya

Cordelia or just Delia

Lila

[lookingforaname]

Many of your names are on my list too!

Some others:

Ara

Aurora

Eloisa

Louisa

Mara

Irena

Camellia

Calla

Flora

Lucia

[Snowflake777]

Thanks so much for the suggestions! Loads of these have been on my list at some point or another, though many vetoed by DH.

Lila, Stella, Viola, Louisa, Vera and Nora are all being thrown in for consideration.

[kawa kamuri]

I have a Vera and a Mila. They're both lovely girls 

[Snowflake777]

Originally Posted by kawa kamuri 

I have a Vera and a Mila. They're both lovely girls 

Love it! My friend has a Vera too.

[calynde]

some others:

Lucia

Elisa

Elsa

Cora

Alessia

Aurelia

Nella

Tessa

Simona

Estella

:-)

[hildare]

i had an aunt Lila, it's very pretty and old-fashioned.

if we didn't have friends with a Delia, i would SO have stolen that.  i LOVE that one.

i like Elsa, too. 

[penelope3213]

I love the name Elija for a girl.  Delilah?  Luna?  Viola?

[indignantgirl]

We know a Cora.  I think it's a beautiful old fashioned name!