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thoughts on the name Tabitha?

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Flossiesmummy · 11/01/2016 17:29

Thoughts on the name Tabitha (nickname Tabby)

One Dd already called Florence

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MoreGilmoreGirls · 11/01/2016 17:31

I like it Smile

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PollyPocket100 · 11/01/2016 17:35

Lovely !

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Kingfisherfree · 11/01/2016 17:36

Nice for a cat - sorry, but love Florence.

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FunkyPeacock · 11/01/2016 17:38

I don't love it but don't hate it either

For some reason I struggle to imagine a grown woman called Tabitha and feel it is better suited to a child. I have no idea why as I don't know anyone IRL (adult or child) with this name.

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Fatfreefaff · 11/01/2016 17:38

Sorry but whenever I hear that name I think of Tabitha Twitchett from Beatrix Potter.

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Flossiesmummy · 11/01/2016 17:40

Thanks for your replies!

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ThursdayLastWeek · 11/01/2016 17:41

I have no opinion on it whatsoever. A totally fine name.

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AuntieStella · 11/01/2016 18:03

I think it's lovely.

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Roomba · 11/01/2016 18:09

I like it a lot. I know two - one is nine and the other late 40s. I would use it for a girl.

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Only1scoop · 11/01/2016 18:11

Love it

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DizzyDancer · 11/01/2016 18:12

I like it

Used to have a cat called tabitha but she was named after the little girl from bewitched cos my mum was Samantha

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Figwin · 11/01/2016 18:15

In my head it's a cat name but obviously it was a human name first, just not around that often but you wouldn't think twice if you met someone with that name

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fessmess · 11/01/2016 18:17

Love it. But then I have a teenage one!

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nellyflora · 11/01/2016 18:21

Love it know an 8 year old one! You do have to be happy with witchy and cat associations but I personally think that's half the charm.

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Vixxfacee · 11/01/2016 18:27

Dislike alot.

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DandyDan · 11/01/2016 18:33

Love it, and love Tabby as a nn too.

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ditavonteesed · 11/01/2016 19:09

I have a Tabitha, nn Tabi, I love it obviously

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Daffydil · 11/01/2016 19:12

I love it, and it would be on my short list, but I already have a Felix, and it might be a bit too catty to have both!

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Quietattheback · 11/01/2016 19:13

Love it too but I think it's one of those marmite names.

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Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 11/01/2016 19:26

Cute for a kitten. Daft for a baby. But according to this thread. Im very much in the minority, in my thinking.
Youve given your first dd a gorgeous elegant classic name like Florence. You should keep up the tradition, and follow suit with another classic name.

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villainousbroodmare · 11/01/2016 19:33

Pleasant but witchy/ catty imo. I'd agree with Iliveinalighthouse that it's got a different feel to it from Florence (which I love).

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FlysInDreams · 11/01/2016 19:42

I like it, but DH didn't - said it was a cat name

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Borninthe60s · 11/01/2016 20:20

Great name for a cat.

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PrimalLass · 11/01/2016 20:20

Love it. DD's best friend is called Tabitha.

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nextusername · 11/01/2016 20:45

Sorry but I don't like it.

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