Baby Names - but different!!
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Topic: Baby Names - but different!!
Posted By: kandk
Subject: Baby Names - but different!!
Date Posted: 13 October 2011 at 10:53pm
There's always lots of talk about the baby names that we like. But what about those names that just, let's face it, aren't ever going to come back in?? Those names that have really had their moment? There might be the odd child out there saddled with one, but they will likely be few and far between! (I might be a little guilty of that with DS 
So my pick for names that we probably won't see on the charts again - Cyril Basil Cecil Edgar Reginald Phyllis Edna Agnes Muriel Valmai What others?? (Apologies to anyone who is thinking of using one of those )------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: SethsMama
Date Posted: 14 October 2011 at 7:29am
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My friend just called their daughter agnes -.- ------------- 
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Posted By: MissAngel
Date Posted: 14 October 2011 at 7:36am
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I know a few pacific island ladies called Agnes.
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Posted By: Hopes
Date Posted: 14 October 2011 at 8:32am
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Murgatroyd? But I reckon for any of those names there are people that don't think they're that bad.I hadn't even heard Valmai, but I kind of like it, and Phyllis is quite nice too. -------------   
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Posted By: Bky
Date Posted: 14 October 2011 at 8:44am
How about Ptolemy? I'm not sure that one was ever 'in' though.
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Posted By: Gen2011
Date Posted: 14 October 2011 at 10:01am
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I really like Basil and Cyril, they are actually on the rise those old fashioned names.
As for Agnes it is very common for P.I ladies as it can be short for Akenese or variations of that name. I think the names I dont like are ones that Shaneekwa etc, those made up names. . |
Posted By: Gen2011
Date Posted: 14 October 2011 at 10:02am
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lol at Ptolemy
I was thinking of Reginald for a middle name for a son if I have one....its family and I like strong boys names, Regie is cute too. |
Posted By: kandk
Date Posted: 14 October 2011 at 10:05am
okay sorry i feel bad now 
hope nobody is offended and my grandmother was Agnes btw ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: SethsMama
Date Posted: 14 October 2011 at 10:12am
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Haha we all have names we think no onne would EVER use only to meet someone with it.
I met a Toliver the other day...didn't even know that was a name. -------------
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 14 October 2011 at 10:12am
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There are a few Mens names which seem to have gone out of fashion.
Murray Graham/Graeme John (not many baby boys with this these days) Trevor Girls Murtle Maud Joyce Charmaine ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">   [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: SethsMama
Date Posted: 14 October 2011 at 11:03am
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Hehe
My FIL name is murray graeme Okay i'm going to stop killing time OB lurking and go do some housework. -------------
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Posted By: Tissy
Date Posted: 14 October 2011 at 11:57am
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My partner is 27, he's Graham.
But refuses to pass it on as its 'an old mans name and he doesn't really even like it except for the fact it was his granddads name ------------- http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/ABCD1234" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: TheKelly
Date Posted: 14 October 2011 at 12:06pm
Im not offended,but thats cos I don't like any of those names you listed...just as im sure there are people that don't like my kids names Basil makes me think of Basil Brush.....BOOM BOOM ------------- 
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kandk wrote:Posted By: TheKelly
Date Posted: 14 October 2011 at 12:08pm
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you know what name I don't see on babies much now? Sarah,was so common in our generation,but thats one I hardly ever see.
Or names like Kylie,Kelly (the shame,what a great name that is) Lisa,all those 70/80s names -------------
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Posted By: Lucky apple
Date Posted: 14 October 2011 at 12:28pm
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My husband likes Basil!! It's a family name and it's one of those names I think is quite cool, but am not sure that I have the courage to use it!!
Don't feel bad kandk - I think this is an awesome discussion topic!!! No one would discuss names they don't like on the names thread...so, it's fun to have a thread where the point is to state names you don't like!!! No one should get offended....it's like a wee opinion poll!!!! (On the other thread I think you are almost obliged to say...oh, I love that name!!!!....or say nothing at all! )
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Posted By: Puddleduck
Date Posted: 14 October 2011 at 12:42pm
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Borris
Warrick Maureen Ethel Bertha The 80's name thing is true as well Kelly, not so many Kevins, Tiffanys, Kylies, Ferris's.... ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: bopmum
Date Posted: 14 October 2011 at 12:55pm
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Bruce?? All I can think of when I heard Bruce is that song.... "who would call a kid Bruce anyway" (I think it went like that)
DH's mum's middle name was Valmai. Never heard of it before until we meet. Was thinking of using it for a middle name if we had a girl. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: rachelsea
Date Posted: 14 October 2011 at 1:28pm
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Don't see many babies called Rachel these days either, our grandkids will prob think it's terribly old fashioned lol. Someone I know has a John who is 3. And I have a friend called Millicent ------------- DD 4yrs DS 2yrs http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: minipig
Date Posted: 14 October 2011 at 2:58pm
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I guess all the 80's babies are now naming their own babies!
You never here of any Cindy's or Tracey's or that sort of name that was popular in the 80's. Lol my grandad's name is Bruce. I always struggle to imagine a child with that name as it just sounds all grown up. But then my other Grandad is Jack which is still very popular. And my grandmother's names, Evelyn and Elsie seem to be making huge comebacks whereas names from my generation and my parents generation don't seem to be popular. When I think of all the names of my parents and aunties / uncles none of them are popular now! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: HoneybunsMa
Date Posted: 14 October 2011 at 4:00pm
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A lot of Samoan girls are called Agnes or Aggie because of Aggie Grey who was a british settlers daughter. I can't remember the exact story DP has told me but she did alot for the community from memory. Her son I believe is still alive and lives on the island he is a very european looking man but can speak Samoan fluently. So most families will have at least one Aggie/Agnes in it. DP's does.
Oh and alot of them will have a Fa'afetai tele lava or Fa'afetai which means thank you very much or thank you. DP has an uncle named Fa'fatetai tele lava  ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: Puddleduck
Date Posted: 14 October 2011 at 4:17pm
So true! Caroline, Julie, Murray, Deirdre, Judy are all names of my aunts and uncles. I don't think any are very popular at the moment. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: rorylex
Date Posted: 14 October 2011 at 7:56pm
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crossed my mind about the Sarah's as well use to be as common as Emma but i know of babies called emma but no Sarah's.
if we have a girl her middle name will be Joyce my defult lol, its my middle name and my mums and her mums etc so will keep it going, I use to hate it but now its nice, I still wouldnt use it for a 1st name though. ------------- Mummy to 4 boys Samuel - 18.6.05 Rory - 15.7.06 Mason - 13.06.08 Emmett - 24.01.10 Baby #5 - cooking |
Posted By: Febgirl
Date Posted: 14 October 2011 at 9:26pm
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Nigel - I have never come across anyone under 40 called Nigel! Saying that, it will probably be trendy again in 20 years. ------------- Two little girls under 2! 
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Posted By: MrsMac
Date Posted: 14 October 2011 at 10:22pm
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When i told my brother i was pregnant he said "if it's a boy don't go giving him some silly girlie name like Fabian, give him a good strong name like Bruce!" ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: ....
Date Posted: 14 October 2011 at 11:13pm
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I've got a little Bentley, though I had my heart set on Manuel.
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Posted By: Mum_mum
Date Posted: 15 October 2011 at 8:43am
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Roger..... Not one you hear anymore and such a strong name for a wee baby lol. It makes me giggle everytime I think about naming a wee tiny baby Roger!
I spose we don't see many 70-80's names now cos they are common among the mums that are naming the babies now and we might think that they are kind of "ordinary" cos we grew up with them. Patrica is another older name that you don't hear very often anymore but as someone said those old names are ocming back, take Archer for example, I know a couple of Archers now! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Gen2011
Date Posted: 15 October 2011 at 8:47am
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Loveee fawlty towers.
Dont feel bad, I wasnt offended at all, just saying I liked some of the names! I think if you are going to get offended by names then you must have it pretty good for that to be the only thing to bug you! I like old fashioned names, and heaps of people will critisce but its not up to them its up to me. I hate those 80's names but that is just because I am an 80's child! I am sure when I am a grandma/greatgrandma they will come back into fashion. I am really odd and happen to like boys names for girls but then I feel bad because it makes the boys names seem less tough. .. I know a James, a Jamie and a Freddy who are all girls and they suit their names heaps. lol names are fun to tease.. I am Genevieve Anoushka, I quite like my name but I have two last names so its super long and I often got called Ging-A-Heave...I am not even Ginga!! lol. |
Posted By: Gen2011
Date Posted: 15 October 2011 at 9:13am
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lol look what I just found.. safe to say other than Jefferson and Jemmima I personally abhor these names.. (I have a feeling tis a joke though because really, a 5,6,7 & 8 year old!)
>Oct 11, 2011 at 2:35 PM My daughter is 5 and named Shameeka Badida Jemima Jefferson, my son is 6 and named Mufasa DaMarkus JaMarion Jefferson, and my daughter is 7 and named Joseefaka Lameetria KaJayla Jefferson, and my son is 8 and named QuanDarion FlaKyron Bojyeron Jefferson II |
Posted By: Puddleduck
Date Posted: 15 October 2011 at 10:05am
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if that isn't a joke then the parents better be saving for all the legal fees when their kids want to legally change their names!
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Posted By: Lucky apple
Date Posted: 15 October 2011 at 1:15pm
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I LOVE this conversation!! lol
I know (of) a wee girl called Daphne - don't hear that very often! I also know a lady who's middle name is Bruce - her dad wanted a boy! |
Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 15 October 2011 at 2:02pm
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My hubby is a Philip and there are a ton of Phils his age or older, don't here of many babies being called Philip. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: snugglebug
Date Posted: 15 October 2011 at 3:18pm
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Yeah there's some names that I just can't imagine on a baby that would suit an adult just fine..
I think people have gotten quite into using different/unique names so that's why some of our more 70's/'80s names are going out of fashion hehe. I doubt you'd meet a Gertrude these days! Shirley? My beautiful Gran was called that and it's a nice name but doesn't seem to get used much these days? I can't imagine a baby Graeme... like, it's a nice adult name but hard to imagine for a baby. Elsa.... haven't seen anyone call their baby Mark for a long time, only Marcus, same with Luke, tends to be Lucas. Haven't met a child Kate in a long time but know lots of adults called Kate... know lots of Caitlyns instead.. perhaps the more traditional names have evolved into others Names like Emma, Sarah, Sophie, Jenna, Alisha, Natasha, Gemma, Natalie etc were all common when I was growing up (90's). ------------- Me 28, DH 29 DS born 20 Nov 2010 (4 years old) #2 due October 7 http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Babe
Date Posted: 16 October 2011 at 2:30pm
PMSL! My DHs name is Nigel and he HATES it  Hes not 40 yet either
I agree with whoever said made-up names! My aunties came out with some odd names for my cousins like Fred (nope not short for anything), but yeah the genration up from me have names like Carole, Ellen, Reta (which I actually like), Mary - not names that are particularly popular these days. Really really old names are though. -------------   
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Posted By: BessieBear
Date Posted: 16 October 2011 at 8:08pm
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LOL Ging a heave!!! My grandparents are Bruce and Phyllis. I am Sarah and I hated it growing up as Everyone had the same name. But I actually suggested it to DH as a name for our #3 but he said no. Hmph!! DH's Gdad is Basil, he passed away this year. I really like it, I'd use it as a middles name but it might be a nono. IYKWIM. DH's middle name is Sage and I'd like to use Jade as a middle name if I have another girl. then Basil for a boy... All 'green' names I love green, amd I weird or what Back on topic. Names that I hope won't make a come back. Virginia and Fanny!!! I know a Fabian, born just this year. and I love Daphne thats on my girls name list. DD is Evelyn, I've always wanted to call my little girl that, and now its coming out as popular. *grumble grumble* ------------- Sarah Mum to, Boy 07/2008, Girl 03/2010, Boy 05/2012, Angel 07/08/2014
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Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 17 October 2011 at 7:40am
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Norman. DH and his family wanted DS's middle name to be Norman.....
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 17 October 2011 at 8:57am
Yah I dont know any babies/young kids called Kelly but I sure know a tonne in the 25-35 age range! My cousin's daughter is Sarah- shes 3, but hadnt heard that name used for ages either. |
Posted By: boys.boys.boys.boys
Date Posted: 17 October 2011 at 9:09am
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I personally think Love, Flower, Tomasina and stuff to be mean names for girls, especially once they get to school! (and heaps more!)
I would call my child a name that would suit a adult rather than a baby because they are adults, children, teenagers (and a lot more open to critisism etc) for a heck of alot longer than they are a baby.... It's really surprising seeing alot of the older english names and bible names coming back in fashion. And less Storm, Ford, Holden etc etc!! (which I think is a good thing!!) ------------- 4 boys!! 7 years, 5 years, 2 years and 8 weeks... |
Posted By: EmDee
Date Posted: 17 October 2011 at 2:25pm
BessieBear - My name is Daphne! I HATED it growing up as I only ever heard of old ladies with that name. Now I'm all good with it, I couldn't imagine having another name. Aaaand DH & I have been discussing using Sarah for this bub! How spooky is that!  ------------- DS 8 DD 6 DS 4 DD 2 |
Posted By: kelzie_rose
Date Posted: 17 October 2011 at 5:27pm
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I LOVE the names Basil - DH wasn't keen. But we also called a foster cat we looked after Basil so now we can't use it. -------------  Started TTC Apr 2008 With PCOS and a bicornuate uterus Our angel babies Jan 2010 <3 Oct 2010 <3 Apr 2011 <3 |
Posted By: mollycat
Date Posted: 17 October 2011 at 7:43pm
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Leslie! That was my granddad's name and I don't know any young Leslie's floating around. ------------- http://tickers.cafemom.com"> 
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Posted By: kiwisj
Date Posted: 17 October 2011 at 9:05pm
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My aunty's stepson is Leslie. It seemed like a weird name for a wee boy when I met him 10 years ago (and he was only 5 or so).
I can't help but hear the song "who would call a kid Bruce anyway" when I hear the name Bruce too
Old fashioned names seem to be really popular over here (Singapore) for kids' "English" names. When I lived in hong kong I taught Cyril, Harold, Florence, Quentin, iris (which is popular now I think?)... And Elvis!!!! Callum has a Harold and a Magnus in his class at kindy. ------------- SJ Callum - Dec 2008 Daniel - Oct 2010 |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 17 October 2011 at 9:12pm
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Hehe my Dad's name is Philip Murray. And his Aunty is Phyllis. His middle name is Gordon (same as both my grandads) and my little brother (aged 16) also has the middle name of Gordon....... I don't see that name making a comeback.
Kelly - funny you should mention the names Kelly and Lisa in the same sentence as I'm Lisa, and my little sister is Kelly! Bruce is always one I shake my head at at think 'how could you look at a cute wee newborn and want to call it Bruce?!'. hehe my uncle's name is Bruce tho. I also know a guy called Nigel, he's 21. His twin's name is Ian. Only other Nigel I know is my sisters cocker spaniel x beagle! Her other one is called Rupert! lol that's another name you don't hear much these days! I like older names but not hideous ones haha. We have an Isla which is an older name (my Nana's best friend when she was 5 was called Isla) and I love the name Elsie also. There are a few old names coming back in, like Millicent and Florence etc I too think made up names are worse than old fashioned names. There are some shockers out there. DD was watching sticky TV a while ago and there was a girl on it called Xstacey. Honestly, who would do that to a child! -------------  
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Posted By: kiwisj
Date Posted: 17 October 2011 at 9:14pm
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Hmmm yes I agree, made up names are way worse than old fashioned ones. Personally I don't like names that are spelled "wrong" either. ------------- SJ Callum - Dec 2008 Daniel - Oct 2010 |
Posted By: naysgirl
Date Posted: 18 October 2011 at 8:07am
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Wayne is another name you don't hear of anymore. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Hopes
Date Posted: 18 October 2011 at 8:22am
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I've got a good mate called Wayne (OK, so he's in his 20s, not a kid at the moment, but still only the next generation up).
Some of the old-fashioned names that have been mentioned I LOVE. I like that they're pretty names, but the kid's very unlikely to be in a class with another Elsie or Shirley (I like both of them). Chances are, this one will end up with a name in that category -------------
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Posted By: BessieBear
Date Posted: 18 October 2011 at 2:15pm
I knew i 'knew' someone with that name!!! That is freaky. ------------- Sarah Mum to, Boy 07/2008, Girl 03/2010, Boy 05/2012, Angel 07/08/2014
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Posted By: kandk
Date Posted: 18 October 2011 at 9:08pm
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I thought of some more - Bertha and Joyce! And I was going to say Gertrude, but then I decided that it's actually quite cool! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: kelzie_rose
Date Posted: 18 October 2011 at 10:16pm
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I know a British Bulldog called Bertha. Coolest dog ever. ------------- Started TTC Apr 2008 With PCOS and a bicornuate uterus Our angel babies Jan 2010 <3 Oct 2010 <3 Apr 2011 <3 |
Posted By: Hopes
Date Posted: 19 October 2011 at 7:56am
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I love Joyce!!! It's on my list (don't think it will make to the actual baby, though, DH isn't as keen). And Gertrude would be a no-no for me, but isn't it funny how we all think different ones are totally off-limits. -------------
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Posted By: cridic1975
Date Posted: 19 October 2011 at 3:03pm
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Since we've decided to TTC I've been conciously thinking about names ...
I thought Olive was cute. But DH doens't like it. ------------- Me: 39 DH: 40 MMC: 11/13 (7 weeks) Chem Preg: 04/14 3rd BFP - 15/5/14 EDD: 25/1/15 |
Posted By: fattykat
Date Posted: 19 October 2011 at 4:23pm
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Kevin
Sorry but its just the sound when you say it sounds boring
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 19 October 2011 at 8:05pm
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DH's cousin's wee girl is Olive and I know a few more, and my cousin had a baby last month called Elsy - never seen Elsie spelt like Elsy before, but its growing on me.
I like Alice which is my Nana's name, but doesnt go with our surname. My other nanas name was Olga! DH's middle name is Robin- dont know any kids called that. |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 19 October 2011 at 8:22pm
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A tad off topic but a lady came into work on Monday with 2 kids...... named Isla and Aiden! And I thought of you Kellz! -------------
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Posted By: EvaB
Date Posted: 20 October 2011 at 11:45am
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My DH's cousin named their little girl Betty. She'd be about 3 now. Thought that was a bit weird, but they're in Europe somewhere. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 20 October 2011 at 5:08pm
| Lol Lisa! Did u think for a second it was me?!! |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 20 October 2011 at 9:54pm
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Haha I did because kids were around the same age but then thought... 'no, I'm sure she doesn't live in CHCH' haha -------------
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Posted By: Plushie
Date Posted: 23 October 2011 at 12:11pm
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I really like atticus! Obviously...
Walter, Vincent, Oscar, Archie, Henry are all cool! Ingrid, maysie, and Pandora for girls. |
Posted By: Hopes
Date Posted: 23 October 2011 at 1:08pm
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Maysie! Love it! (I'll never manage to convince DH).
I also love Betty. It's becoming fairly apparent that I like old-fashioned names
ETA That isn't having a baby to name the most exciting thing? Of course, our baby may possibly end up nameless, given me and DHs wildly opposing views, but I'm having so much fun thinking. -------------
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Posted By: Babe
Date Posted: 23 October 2011 at 4:26pm
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^^^ LOL Hopes same with this bubba - DH goes an interesting colour at some of my (obviously totally awesome) name suggestions like Fergus, Matilda or Norah... -------------
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Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 23 October 2011 at 5:19pm
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Posted By: Plushie
Date Posted: 24 October 2011 at 7:39am
| Love it too! And norah. I reckon I need to get a whole bunch of pets. I love names! |
Posted By: jazzy
Date Posted: 24 October 2011 at 5:52pm
I do too...wonder if it cause of Tilly on Shorty St, lol. There are lots of name out there I used to not like but now really like...so many girl names damm it. Always loved Abigail, Abby for short but never short listed it when I thought all my 3 boys were going to be girls. Bowie have not come across Atticus before, but what a cool name love it 
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Posted By: mizpix
Date Posted: 24 October 2011 at 10:02pm
I have two friends who each have a fergus.I never liked the name but it suits both little boys well,and now I think it's a nice name! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/2920e5" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: kelzie_rose
Date Posted: 25 October 2011 at 9:16am
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I know a Matilda and she is the cutest, sweetest little thing. Name really suits her. ------------- Started TTC Apr 2008 With PCOS and a bicornuate uterus Our angel babies Jan 2010 <3 Oct 2010 <3 Apr 2011 <3 |
Posted By: Greenery
Date Posted: 01 November 2011 at 6:48pm
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A lady who used to shop in the store i worked in had 2 boys named Hector and Ned.
They were only young... like 4 and 7 maybe?? i thought it was odd but she said she didnt want them to be Davids and Marks etc. My friend is naming her baby (due in dec) Karrigan... lol ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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