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Which girls name?

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sassysass · 27/02/2010 10:37

Iris or Daisy?

Which is more classy and sophisticated?

DH has his eyes on one and me the other..

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BunnyLebowski · 27/02/2010 10:39

Iris is definitely more classy and sophisticated.

Daisy is cute but it's a bit twee and also a bit overused imo. And also a bit cutesy for an adult.

Iris is gorgeous!

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notsoteenagemum · 27/02/2010 10:40

Daisy is nice.
Iris is lovely.

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ilovesprouts · 27/02/2010 10:41

daisy ,iris is old fashoned imo

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choosyfloosy · 27/02/2010 10:45

Iris is hot hot hot. And lovely.

Daisy is lovely. But not hot - lots of approx 30-year-old Daisies (Daisys?).

I'll be honest - if I were a little girl again, I'd rather be called Daisy. But if I were naming a girl now, I'd probably pick Iris.

Actually I wouldn't, I'd pick Rose. But that's just me.

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telsa · 27/02/2010 10:59

Daisy is much sweeter and gives a prettier image in the mind.

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allydennis · 27/02/2010 11:02

iris - deffo more classy

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LaDiDaDi · 27/02/2010 11:03

Iris

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mathanxiety · 27/02/2010 18:36

I would choose Iris. Instead of Daisy, I'd be inclined to go for Marguerite or Rita.

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juneybean · 27/02/2010 18:37

I love both

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SqueezyB · 27/02/2010 19:01

Iris definitely!

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mrsvwoolf · 27/02/2010 19:12

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justwhen · 27/02/2010 19:22

ok, sorry but have to disagree I hate Iris

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lifeas3plus1 · 27/02/2010 19:24

Iris is lovely.

I really like Rosa as a first name though.

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janeite · 27/02/2010 19:26

Daisy is lovely - I have one.

there's something about the name Rita that puts me off, for some reason. I always think it sounds brassy. Ignore me though!

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menomena · 27/02/2010 19:57

Both are very pretty but I think Iris sounds more sophisticated and Daisy seems cuter. Iris' popularity seems to be really taking off at the moment though, if they bothers you.

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houseworkhater · 27/02/2010 22:27

Sorry but I would never describe daisy as sophisticated or classy.
Iris is slightly more classy but is getting very common.

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loobylu3 · 27/02/2010 22:40

I like both a lot. I love Iris actually!

Daisy is sweet and pretty, Iris is a Greek Classic as well as being a flower so feels a little more substantial for that reason perhaps.

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serinBrightside · 27/02/2010 23:25

Maybe because I began training as an optician I can't get beyond the anatomical!! I love Isis though and think it has a softer sound.

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said · 27/02/2010 23:40

Yes, Isis is good. Bob Dylan song as well - what more could you want?

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Meanbeansmum · 28/02/2010 11:06

Iris is classier, daisy is cute!

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sassysass · 01/03/2010 22:24

Thanks. Anyone else?

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Heated · 01/03/2010 22:25

Agree wholeheartedly with Bunny at 10.39

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Jamieandhismagictorch · 01/03/2010 22:27

Iris, definitely

Daisy is pretty for a baby/child, but more like a nn, to me

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dizzydixies · 01/03/2010 22:51

Iris

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