Is Amelia really that bad?

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FleursDeFilles · 15/05/2024 02:02

We named our DC Amelia because it worked well with English speakers, DH's non-western background and also my heritage. We get lots of compliments for it too. But then the other day I read a thread on MN about naming a baby Amelia. And it sounds like it's a very overused name. I'm so sad. I really didn't realise it was so overdone and common right now.

YANBU - Amelia is a nice name
YABU - Amelia is a rubbish name

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yumyumyumy · 15/05/2024 04:05

It's ok I guess. A little twee and meh in my opinion though.

60andsomething · 15/05/2024 03:59

It is a beautiful name! I have one

marshmallowfinder · 15/05/2024 03:55

I'm afraid I dislike it due to the mealy sound in the middle and the meaning of it as a medical definition. (Sorry, but you did ask!) However, if it's your child's name and YOU love it, that's all that matters!

WearyAuldWumman · 15/05/2024 02:16

It’s a pretty name and one that works in all Indo-European languages, I believe.

Wonderwall23 · 15/05/2024 02:16

Agree with pp. It is a popular choice, but that just means a lot of people like the name, which is a good thing!

Strawberrycheesecake7 · 15/05/2024 02:08

It is a very popular name but that’s because it’s such a lovely name and lots of people like it. Some people want to give their children names that aren’t in the top 10, but that’s not important to everyone.

Original poster

FleursDeFilles · 15/05/2024 02:08

Thank you @favouriteyellowsocks and @MonsteraMama already feeling a little better.
@MonsteraMama your post really made me chuckle x

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MonsteraMama · 15/05/2024 02:05

It's lovely, ignore Mumsnet baby name threads, they're utterly batshit. Do not let the crazy people on here who would have every little girl on earth called Wren or Ottilie put you off the lovely name you have chosen.

favouriteyellowsocks · 15/05/2024 02:04

It's lovely OP stop reading crap about it

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