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So a collegue told me today that if we use Florence people would think we were naming it after Sam Cams baby

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bytheMoonlight · 25/08/2010 21:09

And it kep going round in my head as it was my first choice.

Does anyone have any other suggestions if I tell you what I like but cannot use?

Hazel - MIL name
Rosa - Surname issues

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Silvj · 25/08/2010 23:47

Tell folk to mind their own beeswax. If you love Florence then use it.

skidoodly · 25/08/2010 23:42

Florence Cameron is going to date that name to 2010.

It's a great name, but there's no way I'd use it now.

People will not forget her name anymore than they've forgotten Leo Blair's.

Being a child born to a serving Prime Minister is a big deal.

SE13Mummy · 25/08/2010 23:40

No, if you call your baby Florence people will assume it's because you like the name.

It would be a bit odd to change your surname by deed poll to Cameron and to then name your baby Florence Rose Endellion.

I have a Harriet who is known as Hattie - both are great names (and less popular than Florence in our bit of SE London).

SirBoobAlot · 25/08/2010 22:34

When are you due? If its in the next few weeks I'd be prepared for a few initial of "Oh, that's the same as the Cameron's!". But no one will remember in X number of weeks. If you like it, use it.

Just don't use Rose as a middle name Wink

stripeyknickersspottysocks · 25/08/2010 21:32

Before this week did you know what their other kids (apart from Ivan) were called. I didn't and I bet most people didn't. I would say in a few weeks/months most people will have forgotten this ones name.

Now if you called your baby Endellion your collegue may have a point!

sedgiebaby · 25/08/2010 21:27

you might find this helpful:

www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/decades/names1880s.html

PaulineCampbellJones · 25/08/2010 21:25

I am sure half the population won't know/remember/care about the Cameron's baby name is a few weeks time. If you love it then use it.

sedgiebaby · 25/08/2010 21:23

No I disagree its not an unusual name, I couldn't even remember the blairs baby's name until I read the post above. If you like it go for it.

clarabellarocks · 25/08/2010 21:20

This happened with Leo when Tony and Cherie Blair had their son. It did see a surge in popularity but I wouldn't let that bother me. I agree with Morgan - if you love it use it.

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bytheMoonlight · 25/08/2010 21:18

Thats what dh says morgan Smile

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bytheMoonlight · 25/08/2010 21:18

Love Hattie but not sure about Harriet.

Have never heard of Zinnia, how do you pronounce it?

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morganlebuffay · 25/08/2010 21:18

YOur colleague is being silly. If somebody else called their baby Florence now (as many will anyway as it's quite a popular name), you wouldn't think they were doing so out of slavish love for David Cameron, would you? Nobody will care what his daughter is called, it will be tomorrow's fish and chip paper, but your daughter's name will last her her whole life. If you love Florence then use it, otherwise you'll kick yourself!

telsa · 25/08/2010 21:15

Harriet
Flora
Laura
Felicity
Maisie
Zinnia

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