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    Victoria Beckham's baby name dilemma

    The fashionista is reportedly considering the name Luna for her girl, after giving favourite moniker Coco to their pampered British Bulldog

    By Eleanor Young
    Published 31 March 2011 In News

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    The fashionista is reportedly considering the name Luna for her girl, after giving favourite moniker Coco to their pampered British Bulldog

    With Victoria and David Beckham's baby girl on the way this summer, the fashion fabulous twosome have understandably turned their attentions to choosing a name for the new tot.

    But the pair have been faced with a dilemma, according to reports, after Victoria used their favourite girls name – Coco – for their pampered British Bulldog pooch instead.

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    Now Posh and Becks are frantically hunting for another name for the new baby, but are still struggling to come up with a favourite.

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    ‘For years Victoria planned on calling her first girl Coco, after iconic French fashion designer, Coco Chanel,’ one insider revealed.

    ‘But after three boys, and a gap of almost six years after her last son, Cruz, she simply decided she would never be blessed with a daughter and decided to give the name to the couple's female bulldog.’

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    ‘They’ve spent hours with baby books but nothing trumps Coco,’ another insider told the Mirror.

    Rumour has it the pair are now considering naming their new addition Luna, which is Spanish for moon.

    Victoria first spoke of her love of the name back in 2004, while pregnant with third child, Cruz.

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    'I love the word Luna,' she revealed at the time,hinting she and hubby David might use it in the future. 'I know it's a girl's name - so maybe for the next baby.'

    What do you think Posh and Becks will name their baby? Let us know your thoughts in the comments box below.

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