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Assisi

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FingersCrossedLegsNot · 19/03/2013 17:08

I heard this name a little while ago ( Jade Jaggers dd, I think) and think it is lovely. What do you think? I like the St. Francis of Assisi associations!

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MolotovCocktail · 19/03/2013 17:21

Yup, I really like it too but I think both you and the child jaw to be bold to carry it off. It's quite unsual, I don't think it would fit into every kind of social circle and could embarrass your child at times. Also, there's the 'Ass' at the beginning of 'Assisi' ...

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MolotovCocktail · 19/03/2013 17:21

'would have to be' not 'jaw' Blush This autocorrect has a mind of it's own!

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FerrisBueller1972 · 19/03/2013 17:25

I know someone who has just called their daughter this and I think it's lovely (also see the connotations that could happen though)

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tallulah · 19/03/2013 17:27

Between the 'ass' and 'a sissy' I would say NO.

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FingersCrossedLegsNot · 19/03/2013 17:28

I would be slightly worried about the possibility for teasing with Ass. Though not enough to out me off the name. FerrisBueller what reactions has your friend received about her dd name!

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ladymia · 19/03/2013 17:37

Risky!

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squoosh · 19/03/2013 17:37

It's a 'no' from me.

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Greenshootsandleeves · 19/03/2013 17:39

It's foul. Sorry.

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MolotovCocktail · 19/03/2013 17:40

I can see it working on a really hip, trendy teenager, but only if she's with the 'right' group of friends i.e. nothing like the kids who attended my somewhat rough comprehensive.

So what I'm saying is there's nothing wrong with the name, rather the potential for teasing. It depends if she's in the company of people inclined to tease.

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weegiemum · 19/03/2013 17:42

Also remember the new pope is Francis after St. Francis of Assisi. Could this be an issue?

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FerrisBueller1972 · 19/03/2013 17:43

Just as tallaluh has mentioned above. However the mum is pretty cool, slightly rock hippy and an incredibly strong woman so no doubt her daughter will be raised the same and be more than capable of dealing with school playground piss takers Grin

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OkayHazel · 19/03/2013 17:47

Awful.

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weegiemum · 19/03/2013 17:47

I'm pretty sassy and strong and would deal with this ok. My dd2, raised by me, encouraged to be sassy, just isn't. She'd die with a name like this. sometimes children aren't like their parents!

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WormCanner · 19/03/2013 17:48

Bad name for lispers.

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GloriaPritchett · 19/03/2013 17:51

Awful. Why not Claire if you're Catholic?

It's a bit Madonna/Lourdes esque.

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mathanxiety · 19/03/2013 19:44

What Tallulah said.

Siena is nicer, or Florence. Or Frances or Clara/Claire..

It's a 'look at me and how cool I am' choice.

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scaevola · 19/03/2013 19:47

Or indeed, if you want a Catholic place name, how about Fatima?

Or the minor saint, Tallulah?

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WormCanner · 19/03/2013 19:49

Verona
Ravenna
Emilia Romagna ....

.... oooh there's loads Grin

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scaevola · 19/03/2013 19:52

And her brother could be Medjugorje

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choccyp1g · 19/03/2013 19:54

Apparently the new pope is named after Franacis Xaviour who was a real hard-liner...not the cuddly animal lover.

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Pancakeflipper · 19/03/2013 19:55

I am with the A Sissy team.
It's a top name but not fair on a child.

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scaevola · 19/03/2013 19:56

All the official announcements have said he chose the name for Assisi. Though he is a Jesuit.

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LaurieFairyCake · 19/03/2013 19:58

It's completely ludicrous.

Put the pregnancy hormones down.

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choccyp1g · 19/03/2013 20:03

Francis Xavier is probably a better attempt at spelling.

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Bunbaker · 19/03/2013 20:07

How about St Francis?

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