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Ferdinand

17 replies

nonsenses · 14/09/2011 22:23

With the nn Ferdie. WDYT?

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InstructionsToTheDouble · 14/09/2011 22:28

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Kayano · 14/09/2011 22:55

I like Fernando better

But I am an F1 nut

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minipie · 15/09/2011 10:40

I rather like it.

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evamummy · 15/09/2011 11:00

I love it!

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Rhubarbgarden · 15/09/2011 11:16

A bit long, but I do like it.

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LetThereBeRock · 15/09/2011 11:20

Horrid.

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mayanna123 · 15/09/2011 11:55

Ooh, interesting name. I like it, actually. Makes a refreshing change from all the little Freddies, Zacs, Sams, Jacks etc.

I think we should all be encouraging more name diversity, it makes life much more interesting. And I think Ferdidand sounds very grown up/elegant, while Ferdie can be his nickname when he's smaller.

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rachel234 · 15/09/2011 11:59

I have a great uncle (in Germany) called Ferdinanad. Sounds a little old fashioned to my ears but seems to follow the trend, with 'old mens' names' becoming in vogue again.

Ferdinand is a good solid, classic name. And very underused at the moment, so that's another positive imo.

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rachel234 · 15/09/2011 12:00

sorry, Ferdinand (not Ferdinanad)

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PercyFilth · 15/09/2011 13:20

Another nn is Nando.

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Haberdashery · 15/09/2011 13:21

Nando just makes me think of chicken, but Ferdinand is lovely.

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DaydreamDolly · 15/09/2011 13:25

Oh no, please don't Sad

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rachel234 · 15/09/2011 13:34

Why , Dreamdolly Confused?

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DaydreamDolly · 15/09/2011 15:04

I'm sorry I just can't bear it, the look of it, the sound of it - I think Ferdie is sweet but Ferdinand, just no. Sorry, tis only 1 womans opinion! And opinions is what the OP was after! Not sure why you are confused rachel.

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rachel234 · 15/09/2011 15:07

Oh, I see. I guess I was surprised why you felt SO strongly and sad about (what seems to me a perfectly normal) name. And no, I don't have a Ferdinand Smile.

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CaptainNancy · 15/09/2011 15:09

It's a little too 'crown prince' for me...

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MelinaM · 15/09/2011 15:18

As in Rio? ...No, absolutely not!

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