Naomi, Sarah or Ruth

[SillyTillyBilly]

I like biblical names but don't want to make my daughter hate her name. What do you think of these? Which do you prefer? What do the names make you think of? Do you know any children with these names - what are they like?

Any opinions really...be honest!

[greensnail]

I really like them all. My favourite is Ruth, I think its a really pretty name and would use it myself but I sometimes struggle to pronounce "th" so have ruled out names with this sound.

Sarah I really like, I have a niece called Sarah who is lovely. It seemed to be a really popular name when I was growing up, but you don't hear of so many Sarahs now, which is a shame I think.

Naomi's my least favourite from your list, but still really like it. Again, I only know older Naomis but to me it does sound the most "modern" name on your list for some reason.

[Remotew]

I know a Naomi very well, she is a late teen and likes her name alot.

[Collision]

Sarah would be my choice.

What about

Lydia?

Elizabeth?

Mary?

[GreatGooglyMoogly]

Sarah

[greensnail]

Or what about Leah?

[SillyTillyBilly]

Generally I would prefer Old Testament names. I also like Rebecca and Rachel but these three are the only ones we agree on having been through long lists!

[5DollarShake]

Out of your list, I like Sarah best, although it is a little bit middle-of-the-road.

Not so keen on Ruth (it is too middle-aged for me, even though it might be about to go through a revival).

Naomi - neither like nor dislike.

I really like Rebecca and Rachel.

[ozmetric]

I like all of them

[Plink]

I don't mind the other two but not Ruth. Reminds me of the Jasper Carrot sketch when he's talking about being sick and at the end the only sound that will come out is ruuuuuth. Sorry!

[MrsJohnDeere]

Ruth

[Ineedsomesleep]

Only like Sarah. Not much for the name Ruth as I've always thought it sounded a bit harsh. There again, both the Ruths I know are fab.

Never liked the name Naomi sorry.

Have you thought of Jezebel?

[happymum2010]

defenetly not Ruth
but i really like Naomi i imagine this name on a mixe baby girl
Sarah is a bit to commun for me but sound ok

[WorzselMummage]

Sarah.

I like ruth too but I have known several horrid Naomis' do that would be a no.

Sarah is a great name and are usually really nice people too

[ozmetric]

Jessica
Rebecca
Eve
Lydia
Abigail
Bethany
Chloe
Deborah
Eden
Esther
Grace
Jemima
Joanna
Lois
Lydia
Martha
Mary/Maria
Miriam
Rachel
Victoria
Zina

[LouMacca]

Sarah is by far the nicest.

Naomi is ok but don't like Ruth at all.

[Bicnod]

Sarah

[inveteratenamechanger]

I like them all, but LOVE Sarah.

[going]

Naomi and Sarah are pleasent names. I find Ruth harsh and not at all pretty.

[CuppaTeaJanice]

Ruth is my middle name and I've always disliked it, it just sounds so prim.

Sarah - it's a nice name, but was so overused in the 1970s that when your daughter is in her 20s, she'll have a 'middle aged' name. A bit like a young woman being called 'Val' or 'Janet' now. It just sounds odd.

I really like Naomi. I like the way the letters look together, and it's a beautiful sound. Also not too popular, but not so unusual that people will get confused with spellings etc.

[DebiNewberry]

Ruth. Is pretty, nice nickname potential, cool and quite quirky too.

[Poohbearsmom]

Sarah is timeless & love Rachel & Rebecca too! Ozmetric gave a great list i really love the names Grace & Eve

[Goingspare]

I have a Sarah and might have had a Ruth if my husband liked my friend Ruth as much as I do!

[jellybeans]

Sarah is the nicest.

Naomi is ok, don't like Ruth, too old/plain/unpretty and 'roof' like.

[Haliborange]

I like Naomi, but not when it is pronounced Nay-oh-mi.

Also I think Sarah is much underused these days.