Ophelia yes or no

[SoonToBeSix]

We love the name Ophelia , but unsure due to negative Shakespeare connotations?
Would appreciate options.
Also love Octavia but would that sound odd for our seventh child. ( this will be our last)

[NuggetofPurestGreen]

No.

Octavia is better.

[SoonToBeSix]

I do slightly prefer Octavia but do you think people would find it odd calling our seventh child a name that means eight?

[TheFilthiestPersonAlive]

I really like it, but it's quite a strong name, and does have enduring associations.

(Hey non nonny, nonny, hey nonny)

[NuggetofPurestGreen]

No. Most people wouldn't notice I'd say.

[grufallosfriend]

I really like Ophelia and know one whose nickname is Effie - cute for a little girls imo.

Octavia is beautiful too and I wouldn't worry too much about its meaning.

[RedToothBrush]

Octavia is a current car model.

[PandaNot]

I know a 4yr old Ophelia. Gorgeous name but it turns out it doesn't really suit her. She's very much a tomboy, get muddy and in trouble kind of girl. Her parents wish they hadn't picked something quite so girly.

[SoonToBeSix]

I didn't know Octavia was a car , hopefully most people won't. It's not like Mercedes.
Effie is cute as a nickname.
We already have five girls with middle names so it gets really difficult to pick names we both like.
Have settled on Henry if it's a boy but hoping the Royal baby isn't called Henry as I am due just a couple if weeks earlier.

[Alisvolatpropiis]

Ophelia is lovely. Octavia not so much.

[Alisvolatpropiis]

Octavia is the name of a skoda model I think.

[reddaisy]

I like both but prefer Ophelia.

[MrsLettuce]

They're lovely names but I'm afraid I share your doubts.


Cordelia

Cornelia

Minerva

[Legionofboom]

I used to really like the name Ophelia until someone said that it sounds like 'A feel of yer...' and now I can't hear the name without thinking of that.

I don't think the Octavia meaning eight thing matters does it? Especially if you prefer it.

[MrsBungle]

No to ophelia. I don't mind Octavia but it is a scoda car.

Cordelia is lovely.

[HerRoyalNotness]

Ophelia is lovely and was on my list for DC2. Octavia sounds too harsh in comparison

[SaucyJack]

I have an Ophelia- so it's a yes from me.

We call her toad for short.

[SoonToBeSix]

Love toad

[DawnInOnMe]

Love the NN saucy.

Yes, Octavia is a skoda car, IMO it's a bit like calling your daughter Corsa.

[Middleagedmotheroftwo]

If someone told me their name was Octavia, my initial reaction would be to ask if she was the eighth child. I love the name though.

How abou Septima as a more truthful alternative

[Fionafifi333]

Love Ophelia!

[QisforQcumber]

As long as your last name isn't Bum

[MothershipG]

If I was you I wouldn't be worrying about a baby name when you should be looking closer to home...SoonToBeSeven !!

And Ophelia is a lovely name.

[Hopeoverexperience]

How about Ottilie?

[Stokey]

Q

I was just think,ing of the Millais picture Mothership

I'm not a fan of names with tragic connotations personally

Cressida? Cassia? Miranda?

[NuggetofPurestGreen]

Know what you mean Stokey - I met a woman called Leda before, very negative connotations.

Octavia doesn't have any does it?