Forum Baby Names

Philou or Hazel

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EvyGuest ·
We're really torn between Philou and Hazel.
We want a trendy name that you don't hear too often.
Not classic, but special and bold. Suggestions are welcome, including for middle names with these options.

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  1. Rose Guest #2

    I honestly can't choose either... I think both are beautiful! I'd probably go with Hazel because it's a bit more unique than Philou.

  2. Lily90 #3

    Pure practical reasons: Hazel. With Philou, I think you'll always have to spell out how the name is written.
    Besides, I think Hazel is a name that fits all ages. Philou is also used as a term of endearment by some (like 'sweetie'. But I don't think it's a bad name Maybe Milou is an idea?

  3. Evy started this #4

    Rose and Lily, thank you for your replies.

    We think Milou is a bit too common. I already know 3 of them!

    Any suggestions for a second name to go with Hazel? (Or Philou?) ... I haven't decided yet unfortunately. ..

  4. Noëlla #5

    Am I the only one who doesn't think Hazel is a pretty name?
    It really has to do with hazelnut..
    But that's just my opinion, if you think it's a nice name, go for it!
    I do like Philou! Philou Tess?

  5. Evy started this #6

    Definitely not the only one, Noella. It's just about your taste, right!
    I think Tess is really too common; I already know four of them.
    For that reason, I'm also hesitating about Philou. You hear it more and more these days.

  6. Anonymous Guest #7

    Philou as a second name,
    Hazel Philou

  7. Noëlla #8

    I also like Emely or Aimely or Emmely.

  8. B. Guest #9

    Philou or Lilou.
    I don’t think Hazel looks nice with a Dutch last name.

  9. Anonymous Guest #10

    I find Philou terrible (just like Lilou), so then Hazel.

    Not because I think it's beautiful myself, but just because I think it sounds nicer as a name for both a child and an adult.

  10. Anonymous Guest #11

    I think Hazel is such a lovely name!

  11. Gerben Guest #12

    I don’t think Hazel is a nice name, but Philou is.

  12. sterre #13

    I find Hazel quite unique. I've always known it with the American pronunciation. In Dutch, it makes me think of Hazeltje, the rabbit from a cartoon from my childhood. And it sounds a bit cheeky and original.

  13. sterre #14

    And Philoe comes off as quite posh to me.
    It's just about what kind of style you want your child to have

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