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Allegra

91 replies

Orangeleavez · 09/09/2019 14:34

Got a feeling this might divide mumsnet! Grin My husband suggested it. I like it but it's unusual and wonder what people think of it?

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Tillygetsit · 09/09/2019 14:36

I really like it. Strong and a bit horsey.

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FantasticPhyllis · 09/09/2019 14:37

I like it

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Orangeleavez · 09/09/2019 14:39

Yes know what you mean about it being horsey Smile
We're definitely not from high society... Not sure we can pull it off in that case x

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SouthwarkSkaters · 09/09/2019 14:45

It has a beautiful sound and meaning, but it’s also an antihistamine - not sure if here in the UK though? If it’s not then go for it Smile

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Frith2013 · 09/09/2019 15:12

It’s ok. I vaguely remember it’s the name of Vanessa Feltz’s daughter.

Better than pellegra.

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Hannah021 · 09/09/2019 15:14

no, too earthy imo

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Lavenderblues · 09/09/2019 15:19

I like it.

Not sure why you couldn't 'pull it off' Hmm or what qualities one needs to do so?!

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NameChange84 · 09/09/2019 15:19

Love it.

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AdaColeman · 09/09/2019 15:19

Beautiful name, I love it!

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Cherry321 · 09/09/2019 15:20

Lovely

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Dobinette · 09/09/2019 15:20

Love it.

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Knitclubchatter · 09/09/2019 15:21

It’s medication where I’m from, rhymes with Viagra.
NN Leggy
It’s a no from me

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BeautyGoesToBenidorm · 09/09/2019 15:21

I like it. It's quite 'posh' to my ears. A pretty name that will grow with her.

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MikeUniformMike · 09/09/2019 15:24

isn't the antihistamine Allergan.
I like it, but she'll be Legs.

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user1493494961 · 09/09/2019 15:25

Lovely name, I know one at the local school, seem like an 'ordinary' family, not posh.

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Orangeleavez · 09/09/2019 15:28

Thanks for the feedback. I hate to catagorise names but I do think of it as a bit posh. We're definitely not posh.
Im not sure if ppl would have an issue with that... Trying too hard or something silly if we do decide on Allegra.

Yes I vaguely remember Vanessa fletz having a daughter called Allegra.
I actually love Vanessa feltz....not sure anyone would agree with me!

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SouthwarkSkaters · 09/09/2019 15:29

Nope, definitely Allegra, but Google tells me the UK brand name is Telfast, so should be ok on that front.

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PleaseGoogleIt · 09/09/2019 15:30

I love it, would have called DD it if DH had let me have my way

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Awwlookatmybabyspider · 09/09/2019 15:31

It’s beyond dreadful. It’s loved on here though. I don’t get the hype and appeal whatsoever.

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Icantthinkofanynewnames · 09/09/2019 15:36

I worked in Italy and had a couple of lovely students called Allegra so I love it! I think Ally is a cute nickname too.

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Moominfan · 09/09/2019 15:41

I like it but I swear it's the name of a pizza or something similar sounding

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MrsPellegrinoPetrichor · 09/09/2019 15:43

No,it's horsey and sounds like a Jilly Cooper character.

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simonisnotme · 09/09/2019 15:45

sounds like an old rover car the allegro sorry

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DramaAlpaca · 09/09/2019 15:46

No, it's too hard for me.

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feellikeanalien · 09/09/2019 15:53

DD has an Allegra at her primary school. Family aren't really posh but are a bit horsey.

I'm showing my age now but when I first heard the name I thought of the car. Now I actually quite like it.

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