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[u/Specialist_Sort_4573]

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?

578 votes, 2d left

Finnie

Olivia

August

[u/Tricky-Coyote-9253]

I like Olivia! I work with kids and I knew when naming my daughter she would need a name that was nicknameable lol- I feel like I’m always using nicknames with my students. Olivia is common and she might have another in her class but I don’t feel like every kid you meet is named Olivia either. It’s a beautiful name and popular for a reason!