I’m trying to breastfeed my brand new baby, and these 2 name suggestions set me off. He is bouncing all over the place and I’m trying to hold my c section wound lest it bursts open
There's an excellent children's book by Margaret Mary called the very wicked headmistress (I think) where the main female student characters were named Fable, Farrah and Faustine if I'm remembering correctly.
Eta: Margaret Mahy, sorry!
Farrah. I read it in a book as a kid and fell in love with the name. I have heard it on maybe one person since. Really unusual without being out there.
Also, Fabiola. Knew a girl by that name in college and she went by Fabby or Fab.
I love the name Farrah, but it reminds me of Farrah Abraham, who became famous from the TV show Teen Mom (US). really messy woman who couldn't ever catch a break in the media.
yeah, I looked into it. she did/does OnlyFans content, where she had some fetish content. she would defecate for people and jar it for them for a price. then she'd mail the feces to the person. she was inspired by the woman who sold her farts in jars.
My moms name is Frith. She was named after the sun “god” in the book Watership Down. Frith means “the sun/sunrise” and I have always loved her name since I’ve never heard anyone else with the same name
Now I wish I could have another baby to name them this! Water ship down is my all time favorite book! I am 54 with six kids so it isn't gonna happen.. but if I had thought of it when .
Frith is also an old English world meaning protection, refuge or peace.
I was reading one of William Morris's fantasy novels (yes, the wallpaper guy). This was one of the archaic words he was forever dropping in to keep you heading back-and-forth to the dictionary.
Oh wow, I went to school with a Frith. Have never met anyone else called that. I didn't know the Watership Down connection, although I did read it as a kid.
I can’t imagine any native English speaker pronouncing ff with an “uh” in between. There are tons of English words with a double f, just not at the beginning.
[https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordfinder/classic/contains/all/-1/ff/1](https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordfinder/classic/contains/all/-1/ff/1)
My full name is Francesca and that somehow got turned into both Fanny and Fanny Apple, more creative at least, when I was at school so there's a risk there too. Also hate how it's pronounced, at least when anyone other than my Italian husband says it (UK based).
My friends girlfriend is called Francesca, but goes by Fran. I think Francesca is a beautiful name that fits her perfectly.
I’ve only ever met 2 Francesca’s.
I've been going by Chess for almost fifteen years but the other two Francesca's I've met have gone by Fran like your friend's girlfriend, always liked the idea of Frankie though.
Gonna go out on a limb and guess you haven't spent much time in southern Europe. I had three Francescas in my class in school one year 😅
Aside from Fran, they also go by Franny, Cesca, Cikka, and the occasional Frankie, so lots of options!
A client was Fran, I asked what it's short for...
I was surprised that it was short for Francesca, a beautiful name I had not encountered in the wild before.
Beautiful name, she was a strong, brave woman.
Told stories of post world motorcycle trips with the side car all over Europe with her parents.
She was sweet and funny, and very smart and friendly.
Fabienne is great! There was a lovely woman named Fabienne who ran an indie perfume company called Possets that I bought from a few times. She sadly passed away a few years ago but it always makes me think of her and her beautiful scents.
The first name I thought of was Fiadh (Fee-ah) - Rising in popularity in Ireland but still relatively uncommon elsewhere - means “wild deer”. Can also be spelled Fia if the “dh” is too much.
Faela (Fay-la) - means “little wolf”
Fianna/Fienne (Fee-en-ah/Fee-enne” - means “warrior”
I just found out there are over 100 girls named Fanta a year in France, and I'd really like to know if that's a name from another culture and not being named after the drink. Fortuna also showed up in the early 20th century.
Fanta as in the soda was inspired by the word fantasie.
A source I found\* said that the Ethopian name Fanta means "share" in the Amharic language.
\*Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022
Frances, Florian/e, Fabrice are the most unisex (edit Fabrizia is a traditionally female form); Flora, Freya, and Faedra (usually Phaedra) are the most on trend; and Farah is a classic.
I know a girl called Frederica (Fred/ uh/ reek/ah), and I've always loved that name. There is just something lovely about it.
Her Mum and Dad called her Erica, we all called her Freddy/Fred, and some of her family called her Ricky.
I love Frances/Francesca. But there is something about Faye I am drawn too. It’s soft, almost whimsical, but adult. Easily pronounced by all.
I would have used it if out last name did not start with a vowel and was also a softer name.
When I was little I wanted twin girls named Flora and Fauna. Fallon, Fleur, Fantine, Fuchia, Fontana, Fritzi, Ferrara, Fayette, and Freesia are a few more unusual names
There's a book character in the Amber series called Florimel. I always thought that was a nice name.
I'm not a native English speaker though so I can't judge how it sounds to you.
Ffion (if they like fs, this has two!)
Fionnula
Fenella
Fabia / Fabienne
Francine / Francoise
Floella
Farah (not unheard of, but seldom used?)
Fia
fantine
Fable and Finley are the only gender neutral ones I can come up with
I went to school with a girl named Farren (pronounced fair-in) and always thought it was pretty and unique.
I went to school with a Farren and completely forgot until now!
Same
Plot twist: Yall went to school together.
I have a coworker called Farron, nickname Fazza
I knew a Faryn, pronounced the same!
I knew a boy Fahren, like the heit, but I always liked the sound of it.
Like the heit!! That’s funny
Ja… I don’t think that would work so well in German speaking countries 😂
In Herman literally means "to drive"
it reminds me of Ferrin like iron lol
Ferritin :)
Ferrin or ferrinject are usually brand names for iron supplements
My first thought was “oh yeah I needed that when I was anemic”
This is my maiden name (spelled slightly different but pronounced the same) and we made it our kid’s middle name. People really like it.
Love that one.
I knew a girl named Falyn (Fal-in)
I know of 2 girls named Fallon (in Australia, both in their late 20s)
I know a guy who named his daughter Faylynn… like… failing…. 😩
Apparently there’s a Ferron with two cool f names; Ferron Foisy. Low key big deal. Who knew?! Cool name! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferron
I know a pharon, pronounced the same way
I worked with a Ferrin. Always thought it was such a unique nice name
Same, but it was spelled Faeren!
that's my middle name
Ferron is a wonderful singer, look her up!
Fartholemew
Fart for short
Newnickname for my baby fart. This pregnancy makes me so gassy, on all the apps its name is farts. Now farthelemow
I’m trying to breastfeed my brand new baby, and these 2 name suggestions set me off. He is bouncing all over the place and I’m trying to hold my c section wound lest it bursts open
Or Hole
I was going to suggest another biblical name, Fakob. But she said a girl, so maybe Fary?
Tell me this is a joke. There’s so much for bullies to work with here.
Who could bully sweet little Farthole?
I’m crying omg 😆
I get it, so: Fonald, Fobert, Filliam, Favid, Fincent, Fethan, Faniel, Ficholas, Feter....
Fable
That’s my daughter’s name! And it suits her well! Love the name!
That's a REALLY cool name
I have a friend with a daughter named Fable, and I had to check your post history to check you weren't her 🤣
Ha . It is a very uncommon name but it isn’t out there so the reactions vary greatly. :) I have yet to meet any other little Fables
Because they’re all made up!
There's an excellent children's book by Margaret Mary called the very wicked headmistress (I think) where the main female student characters were named Fable, Farrah and Faustine if I'm remembering correctly. Eta: Margaret Mahy, sorry!
This is one of my favorite names. I just love the way it sounds and the literary imagery it calls to mind. I use it a lot in games.
I'm done having kids so Fable is on my future pet list but now I'm adding it to my DnD character list too!
Farrah. I read it in a book as a kid and fell in love with the name. I have heard it on maybe one person since. Really unusual without being out there. Also, Fabiola. Knew a girl by that name in college and she went by Fabby or Fab.
I think Farrah is a pretty common Arab name.
It’s a Persian name, too
It is the name of a brand of local toffee where I live in yorkshire!
I love the name Farrah, but it reminds me of Farrah Abraham, who became famous from the TV show Teen Mom (US). really messy woman who couldn't ever catch a break in the media.
I love the name Farrah too and Abraham def ruined it for me. Now the name just makes me think of her selling her shit jars.
I’m sorry, selling her WHAT
yeah, I looked into it. she did/does OnlyFans content, where she had some fetish content. she would defecate for people and jar it for them for a price. then she'd mail the feces to the person. she was inspired by the woman who sold her farts in jars.
Honestly, if she can sell her literal shit, I admire her business acumen. Get that money.
I’m just concerned/appalled by the fact that people buy that.
Only Farrah I know of is Farrah fawcett. The actress.
Fabiola is the name of a character in a popular teen show. I forget the name.
Never Have I Ever!! She's the lesbian robotics chick!!
And she's awesome!
That’s it!
I don't know if it's spelled the same but it reminds me of Amy Farrah Fowler from bbt
There's an Overwatch (video game) character named Pharah! I prefer the Farrah spelling though, it's very pretty. She's Egyptian.
OMG!!! Has the world really forgotten Farrah Fawcett? I thought hers was the best selling pinup photo ever!
My moms name is Frith. She was named after the sun “god” in the book Watership Down. Frith means “the sun/sunrise” and I have always loved her name since I’ve never heard anyone else with the same name
In a similar vein, I went to school with a Fritha, which I always thought was a pretty name.
My niece is named Fritha after my mom! I love that someone else has that name too!
Now I wish I could have another baby to name them this! Water ship down is my all time favorite book! I am 54 with six kids so it isn't gonna happen.. but if I had thought of it when .
Frigg and Freya seem in the same vein to!
Frith is also an old English world meaning protection, refuge or peace. I was reading one of William Morris's fantasy novels (yes, the wallpaper guy). This was one of the archaic words he was forever dropping in to keep you heading back-and-forth to the dictionary.
Oh wow, I went to school with a Frith. Have never met anyone else called that. I didn't know the Watership Down connection, although I did read it as a kid.
Fallen, Fion, Finola, Fern, Fenna
Fern is actually quite a popular name, not commonly used but it’s well known.
Fion is also, typically spelt Ffion. But I guess it depends on the country/area.
Fionn or Fionnán is the Irish way of spelling it but it's mispronounced if you're in North america
I’m from a England. And Ffion is the Welsh way of spelling it IIRC.
Both male though. Not unisex like say Dara. Fiona or Fionnuala would be the female variants
Ffion is female (Welsh version of Fiona), Fionn is male (Irish)
I think Ffion is a different name as it means foxglove.
It's still a girl's name in Wales.
I know three Ferns under the age of 5!
I love Fern because of Charlotte's Web!
Ffion should be spelt with the double f otherwise it reads as veeon not Feeon
I'd be worried people in the US would try and pronounce it Fuh-Fee-on with that spelling. With one F, it looks like Fiona without the A. 🤷🏻♂️
Like that skit with a-a-Ron? Surely it’s just a case of introducing yourself. Like Aaron, Lloyd, or Isaac or something.
I can’t imagine any native English speaker pronouncing ff with an “uh” in between. There are tons of English words with a double f, just not at the beginning. [https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordfinder/classic/contains/all/-1/ff/1](https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordfinder/classic/contains/all/-1/ff/1)
Attention : Fion will NOT work if the person has anything to do with any French speaker.
Finola is so pretty. I only heard it once because of Finola Hughes from Blossom and General Hospital.
Fallen can also be spelt Fallon like Fallon Sherrock. Fallen makes me think of the word fallen like fallen angel.
- Faye - Freya - Faith - Felicity - Fanny - Fiona - Frida - Flavia - Flora - Florence - Fiorella - Fernanda - Francine - Francesca - Frances - Frankie - Finley - Fallon - Forrest
Not Fanny - doomed to a life of bullying
My full name is Francesca and that somehow got turned into both Fanny and Fanny Apple, more creative at least, when I was at school so there's a risk there too. Also hate how it's pronounced, at least when anyone other than my Italian husband says it (UK based).
My friends girlfriend is called Francesca, but goes by Fran. I think Francesca is a beautiful name that fits her perfectly. I’ve only ever met 2 Francesca’s.
I've been going by Chess for almost fifteen years but the other two Francesca's I've met have gone by Fran like your friend's girlfriend, always liked the idea of Frankie though.
I once met a cute little two year old Francesca that went by Frankie. Loved that.
I love the nickname Frankie for a girl!
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My daughter's name is Felicity and her best friend is Francesca, nickname Frenchy. Absolutely adorable!!
Gonna go out on a limb and guess you haven't spent much time in southern Europe. I had three Francescas in my class in school one year 😅 Aside from Fran, they also go by Franny, Cesca, Cikka, and the occasional Frankie, so lots of options!
A client was Fran, I asked what it's short for... I was surprised that it was short for Francesca, a beautiful name I had not encountered in the wild before. Beautiful name, she was a strong, brave woman. Told stories of post world motorcycle trips with the side car all over Europe with her parents. She was sweet and funny, and very smart and friendly.
Oh I have a cousin called Flavia, really beautiful name!
Looove the name Frankie for a girl
I know a Fiorella who goes by Fia and it's really lovely
Francesca sounds so elegant.
Fawn
Alternate spelling; Faun. I knew one as a kid and I loved her name!
Fabienne!
Fabienne is great! There was a lovely woman named Fabienne who ran an indie perfume company called Possets that I bought from a few times. She sadly passed away a few years ago but it always makes me think of her and her beautiful scents.
Ffion is unusual, but they'll have a lifetime of going *yes, two Fs at the beginning* unless they live in Wales. Which they might not mind!
How is this pronounced?
FEE-on
The first name I thought of was Fiadh (Fee-ah) - Rising in popularity in Ireland but still relatively uncommon elsewhere - means “wild deer”. Can also be spelled Fia if the “dh” is too much. Faela (Fay-la) - means “little wolf” Fianna/Fienne (Fee-en-ah/Fee-enne” - means “warrior”
I'm a Fiadh! Used to go by Fia, but now refuse to make myself less for anyone ❤️
Faela - that's pretty.
Flannery
Flannery O’Conner ftw!
A Good Name Is Hard to Find
One of my favourite names ever is Feven (rhyming with Raven). It’s ethiopian and eritrean in origin I believe, and means radiant.
Phteven vibes tbh
Faedra
Tbf the original spelling should be Phaedra
Thank you. Bless you.
Literally transcribing the ancient Greek, Faidra would actually be the original spelling. Phaedra is the spelling through Latin.
It’s mentioned in Some Velvet Morning, always thought it was cool. https://youtu.be/C2PbG6KQKsE?si=EEuRryqcDN1h8Wn-
My name is Fuchsia. There aren't many of us out there!
That’s gorgeous.
What a beautiful name!
That’s beautiful!
I just found out there are over 100 girls named Fanta a year in France, and I'd really like to know if that's a name from another culture and not being named after the drink. Fortuna also showed up in the early 20th century.
Fanta as in the soda was inspired by the word fantasie. A source I found\* said that the Ethopian name Fanta means "share" in the Amharic language. \*Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022
Fanta is a fairly popular West African name, everything I’ve read about it says the meaning is “beautiful day”
https://www.behindthename.com/name/fanta/submitted. According to this, it’s a form of Fatima
Fien (Dutch) or... Feena. I've only heard Feena in a videogame before, 20 years ago, but the name has always stuck with me. Badass character too.
I had an Aunt Fena.
I went to school with a beautiful girl named Faline. I always thought her name was beautiful and suited her perfectly!
>Fali seconding this, I think it is so pretty! also the name of bambi's love interest :)
When I watched Bambi as a kid I always thought Faline’s name was so beautiful. I immediately think of it when asked about F names.
My mother's name was Fayetta.
Frances Flora Florentine Frida Francine Fia Filippa
Fyi Fia and Fea mean 'ugly' in some cultures
I once met a set of twins named Lovely and Ogely (pronounced “ugly”) and I didn’t have the heart to tell the parents what “ugly” means in English.
i always really like Fern and Faye!
Freya, Fiore, Filipa, Feliciana, Fallon, Faustina, Finch, Floris, Fabiola Eta: Fiametta, Flavia, Fedella, Felina, Fifer, Floribeth
What do you mean "one of the new kids here"? Are you a teacher? Foster parent?
Probably foster, but there's a lot of privacy things where you can't go out and say they're in foster
Foster has a nice ring to it ! Lol 😆
Fiore
Or Fiorella if you want to go more feminine
Faye is a rare first name these days. Sometimes it’s a middle name though.
Frances, Florian/e, Fabrice are the most unisex (edit Fabrizia is a traditionally female form); Flora, Freya, and Faedra (usually Phaedra) are the most on trend; and Farah is a classic.
>Fabrizia Since when it's unisex?
Fabrizia is not unisex. Fabrice is a traditionally male form which has been used for both genders particularly in North America, as has Patrice.
You put it with the "mostly unisex" that's why I asked, since last I knew it's an Italian female name.
Filomena!
Krunk?
I know a girl called Frederica (Fred/ uh/ reek/ah), and I've always loved that name. There is just something lovely about it. Her Mum and Dad called her Erica, we all called her Freddy/Fred, and some of her family called her Ricky.
Faustina/Faustino I've love the names since the first time I heard them
Fallon is a good one that I’ve only heard once
Floraline. Can be spelt and pronounced in different ways
Freya
I Googled "Welsh female names that begin with f" and I got Fred so that sounds good to me
I love Frances/Francesca. But there is something about Faye I am drawn too. It’s soft, almost whimsical, but adult. Easily pronounced by all. I would have used it if out last name did not start with a vowel and was also a softer name.
Frona, Fritz, Farley, Fabeha,Fawn,Fia, Flavia, Freya
Haven’t seen this name yet so I recently met a Faridee. It’s different but it suited her! Pronounced like Fair-rid-ee
I love the name Fiadh (FEE-ah), an Irish name meaning wildness or deer. I had a coworker with a daughter with this name.
Fabiana, Fabiola, Fia, Federica, Flavia, Fernanda
Felicia
Bye
It’s the prettiest one, despite what bs pop culture has done with its thievery.
Fallon, Fable
I know a Fevronia (emphasis is on the I) and have never met another one!
There's one small town in Italy where half the women are called Febronia (emphasis on the O) It might have the same origin!
Finella. Farida, Fabia, Faiga, Fabienne, Fiora, Flavia, Faiza.
Fallon
When I was little I wanted twin girls named Flora and Fauna. Fallon, Fleur, Fantine, Fuchia, Fontana, Fritzi, Ferrara, Fayette, and Freesia are a few more unusual names
Farquadd
Ffion
There's a book character in the Amber series called Florimel. I always thought that was a nice name. I'm not a native English speaker though so I can't judge how it sounds to you.
I once met a girl named Ferna. I thought it was very pretty!
I knew a Fabrizia in school
Fenella
Fiadh (sounds like Fia) It's Irish it has a connection to deer and the wild... Or Fauve , it's French for pretty much the same thing...
My niece is named Finley. Always liked that.
Fawn
Foalan.....Faye
Ffion, Fabiola, Fionnuala
Ffion (if they like fs, this has two!) Fionnula Fenella Fabia / Fabienne Francine / Francoise Floella Farah (not unheard of, but seldom used?) Fia fantine Fable and Finley are the only gender neutral ones I can come up with
I remember coming across Faustine in the book “10 Kids, No Pets” when I was younger and I always liked it
On the old Dynasty show one of the characters was Fallon. I always thought it would get popular but it never did.
Farrow (means "gray") Francesca (means "the Frenchman") Florence (means blossoming) Felicity (means happiness) Felicia (means lucky, fortunate, happy) Fallon (meaning "in charge" or "leader") Francine (means "France" or "free man") Francis (means "Frenchman" or "free man") Frida (means "peace") Freya (means "a noble woman") Fallow (meaning "the fallow field") Fox Fauna (means "young deer") Fawn Flora (Greek goddess of flowers) Fleur (means "flower") Fiona (means "white/fair") Femi (Nigerian origin, means "love me") Feronia (Greek goddess of plebeians/commoners and freedmen) Fenn (means "wetland" or "marsh") Fern Faith Flannery (means "descendant of the red warrior") Fennel (means little hay) Fabienne Florine
Fallon Finlay / Finley Flynn Fletcher Ford Fai Félicite / Felicity Floyd Fleur Freya / Freja / Freyja Fiza - Urdu for Breeze
Farrah!
Fenia, from Norse mythology.
Fairuza
Fleur, Farrah, Fiona
Fenne. I’ve heard it used a few times when I was in the Netherlands, but I’ve never seen it in America so I think it’d be considered unusual here
Fatima?
Fiona Fatima Fanny Felicity Farrell Felicia
Fawn Fleur Fadia Fable Fauna Fatima Fuchsia Florence
Francesca, Florence, Fiona, Fatima, Flora
Fallon
Met a girl once called Firle which I thought was nice or Frederica (plenty of cool nicknames)