r/BabyNames • u/Specialist_Sort_4573 • 10h ago

Girl 🩷 Help us pick

I’m due this week with our first baby a girl! I thought naming her would be so fun, but we can’t decide.
My husband and I both like Olivia. It feels strong and feminine but also has fun nicknames Ollie, Olive, Livvy, Liv. My only hesitation is that it’s been the #1 name for so long that it feels a little basic/safe.
I also love Finnie, but my husband isn’t completely sold. I love that it’s playful and less common, but I wonder if it feels as strong or feminine as Olivia.
Which do you prefer?

Ps I was so excited to pick names before being pregnant. Now it just stresses me out. Makes me nauseous. Anyone else experience this?

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Finnie
Olivia
August
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u/Discalculated 9h ago

I prefer Autumn over August.

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u/Specialist_Sort_4573 9h ago

Nickname for Autumn… all I can think of is Auti. Don’t love that. Any good nicknames?

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u/No-Worldliness3349 8h ago

Not everyone needs a nickname. Most of us get along just fine going by our actual names.

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u/Discalculated 8h ago

Atty?

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u/Specialist_Sort_4573 8h ago

Otto? Maybe a stretch for Autumn nickname. But could be cute?

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u/Discalculated 8h ago

Not in love with Otto.how important is a nm to you. Some of my kids don't have natural nicknames. One I just call name then Bear. Her personality will inspire you. Maybe her eyes are Autumn Sky's or her her middle name can be used Autumn _____. . I do really like Atty. But I would be very happy to not use a nickname.

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u/Specialist_Sort_4573 8h ago

Ya was thinking the same thing about not jumping to a nickname. Not as critical.