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strong girls names

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smilingserenely · 27/09/2010 10:07

grown up girls names non wishy washy , fluffy ,poncey etc
ideas please

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dizietsma · 27/09/2010 11:26

Also, Matilda/Maud means "mighty in battle". Though with Matilda you run the risk of Tilly, which is a bit frilly.

Louise means warrior.

PestoEatsPastiesandSurfboards · 27/09/2010 11:24

Caroline
Kate
Alexis/Alexa

myredcardigan · 27/09/2010 11:24

My girls are Elizabeth (Lizzie) and Catherine (Kitty)

I also like Constance (Connie), Alexandra, Beatrice, Frances, Joan and Jean. Josephine is quite nice too. Smile

ValiumSingleton · 27/09/2010 11:23

What about just Christa?

Christabel is feminine but in a strong way imo. Like say Eleanor or Nancy. THere is the Christabel Pankhurst connection which more than counters the 'bel' at the end.. Although I know what you mean about bel.

dizietsma · 27/09/2010 11:20

Elizabeth
Victoria
Kate

minipie · 27/09/2010 11:16

Hazel
Helen
Rachel
Tess
Bethan
Megan
Erin
Elin
Tamsin
Frances

all strong, non-frilly names

dinkystinky · 27/09/2010 11:11

I like Naomi - think it sounds strong but the "i" ending could be taken to be wishywashy

Also like
Iona
Roberta
Susannah

anonymousbird · 27/09/2010 11:11

Another vote for Beatrice.
Left that off my list.
Tessa
Tara
Andrea
Alathea

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smilingserenely · 27/09/2010 11:10

valium love christabel but thought the bel ending makes it too feminine

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ValiumSingleton · 27/09/2010 11:07

Beatrice
Constance
Juliet
Christabel
Vivien
Margaret
Elizabeth

I like names like this. Never been a fan of milly/molly/mandy type names (no offence meant - it's so personal)

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smilingserenely · 27/09/2010 11:06

quick look realised you were joking but ds is a bob the builder fan and calls the bump bob

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QuickLookBusy · 27/09/2010 11:05

Actually, was being silly about Bob, but what about Roberta-Bobby for short.

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smilingserenely · 27/09/2010 11:00

ds age 3 likes bob for ds

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anonymousbird · 27/09/2010 10:46

Joanna
Elizabeth
Nancy
Erica
Clare
Isidra
Iona (cracking name)

iskra · 27/09/2010 10:40

Nina - simple, strong & would suit any personality too! I think...

QuickLookBusy · 27/09/2010 10:37

Bob!Smile

Lovethesea · 27/09/2010 10:37

Anna - simple, strong and would suit any personality (IMHO!)

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smilingserenely · 27/09/2010 10:36

looking for names that aren't overly feminine

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Grandhighpoohba · 27/09/2010 10:31

Morven - means mountains

anonymousbird · 27/09/2010 10:22

Boudica.
Margaret
Catherine.

How strong do you want?!

SweetBeadieRussell · 27/09/2010 10:12

ok, i'm feeling generous so you can have dd2's name - She's Alexandra, possibly the least wishy washy girl's name ever.

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