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I didn't know this was a monthly post. I probabaly missed last month's.

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BOYS:
1. Louis (Louie)
2. Russell (Rusty)
3. Paul
4. Axel
5. Dexter (Dex)

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But if I had a boy tomorrow, I would only seriously consider the top 2. I am pretty solid on Louis and my husband like it too. He even like the nn Louie.

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GIRLS:
1. Ione
2. Fiona
3. Delphine (Delphi or Della)
4. Daphne
5. Millicent (Millie or Milla)

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Delphine is a newly discovered favorite.

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My daughter is already named Fiona. I hadn't discovered Ione when I was picking names for her.

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Only two of these names, 3 and 4, would be considered for a real daughter, assuming my husband likes them. I am afraid to bring up these choices for fear he would shoot them down. He's not as adventurous with names as I am. He would be happy enough if I liked names like Emily and Olivia.

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Because my husband hates Ione, and its too similar with Fiona, I would likely reluctantly abandon it as a serious contender if I had another girl.

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And I wouldn't consider Millicent because, again my husband hates it, and it really doesn't go with my 12 letter, 5 syllable last name that also begins with an M.

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Delphine might be a little long, but I would still consider it because it is only 2 syllables, and is passable with my last name.

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