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Elfreda?

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Mirandanuit · 29/09/2014 15:29

Please could I have opinions on this name. I think this is the most popular spelling (?) so that's the one I'd probably use. Nick name (if any) would be Freda.

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picnicbasketcase · 29/09/2014 15:30

It made me think of spaghetti, unfortunately Blush

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bananaramma · 29/09/2014 15:33

I know a lovely Elfrieda. Prefer that spelling.

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BananaToast · 29/09/2014 15:34

I also thought pasta, made by santa's elves. Sorry!

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Mirandanuit · 29/09/2014 15:38

I'm going to have to investigate this pasta connection I see Grin I've never heard of it

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squoosh · 29/09/2014 15:55

Belongs in a category called Not Very Pretty Names along with Bertha and Helga.

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bananaramma · 29/09/2014 15:56

I don't get the pasta connection either Confused

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momnipotent · 29/09/2014 15:57

It makes me think of the Elves in the Lord of the Rings/Hobbit.

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squoosh · 29/09/2014 15:58

Maybe people are thinking of fettucine alfredo?

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momnipotent · 29/09/2014 15:59

I think the pasta connection is the similarity to Alfredo? Otherwise I am lost.

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BananaToast · 29/09/2014 15:59

Pasta = Alfredo sauce. Think it's a bit like carbonara.

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bananaramma · 29/09/2014 16:15

But why is nobody concerned about this pasta link when it comes to the name Alfred - that's much more similar imo.

Elfrieda sounds very different to my ears, as does nickname Frieda.

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Mirandanuit · 29/09/2014 16:31

Oh so pasta connection is Alfredo? I couldn't find anything you see

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exWifebeginsat40 · 29/09/2014 16:39

it's a bit...rectangular for me. why not just Freda/Frieda?

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FelixFelix · 29/09/2014 16:40

I'd never ever make the connection to pasta! I like it. I like Elfie as a nn.

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FarEastMovement · 29/09/2014 16:43

Is it pronounced 'Elf Reader'?

Like a kindle for the people of middle earth.

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Mirandanuit · 29/09/2014 16:46

Yes Grin

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FarEastMovement · 29/09/2014 16:47

Then I think it sounds like a kindle for the people of middle earth.

Sorry, not a fan.

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FinDeSemaine · 29/09/2014 16:51

I quite like it.

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funnyoldonion · 29/09/2014 18:58

Check out the blog "more than toast" it will make you fall head over heels for the name Elfreda (nickname Elfie) she has Elfie and Huxley I love it x

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FelixFelix · 29/09/2014 19:08

Onion I love that blog so much! That's why I like the name Grin

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Alisvolatpropiis · 29/09/2014 19:08

I was just about to mention that blog funny!

The blogger and I chat on twitter sometimes.

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Alisvolatpropiis · 29/09/2014 19:10

I quite like Elfreda, think Elfie is very cute as nn.

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Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 29/09/2014 19:10

My nan was Freda. (Winifred). I like Freda. I've heard quite a few around but not too keen on Elfreda

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NotTheKitchenAgainPlease · 29/09/2014 19:12

I like it. It sounds a bit old English / Scandinavian to my ears.

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mathanxiety · 30/09/2014 02:02

I love it -- I would spell it Elfrieda though.

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