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Thomasina

34 replies

thefurryone · 29/10/2010 19:03

Just wondering what people think about Thomasina. I really like the name but I do wonder if people would think that we'd wanted a boy.

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weepootle · 29/10/2010 19:52

It's just awful, I cannot bear boys names with a ina/ia/ietta on the end to make it feminine - it does not work. Harriet is the exception, it's lovely.

Maisiethemorningsidecat · 29/10/2010 19:52

It's a no no from me - it's something that was quite common round these here parts some years ago, and has now become very unpopular. There are quite a few Thomasinas, Jamesinas, Robertas etc as a result, and they are usually around the same age.

Ineedsomesleep · 29/10/2010 19:49

Love the name and I wouldn't think you had wanted a boy [hsmile]

Never met one, the only one I've heard of is the one from Masterchef. Don't like the nn Tommie much though, but then I don't like Tommy for a boy either.

rachel1970 · 29/10/2010 19:46

I think Tommie is cute for a girl. There are loads of female Charlies (Charlottes) and Georgies (Georginas) around and I think Tommie is actually cuter for girl.

Littlewhitethings · 29/10/2010 19:26

It's not for me (sorry) - too clunky and no great nn, I don't think Tommie is that great a nn. Although it is quirky and has charm, it's definitely a "love it or hate it" name.

tummytickler · 29/10/2010 19:10

I really love it - i think it is much nicer than Thomas too.
I like a lot of the boys to girls names (Thomasina, Augusta, Ernestine, Abertine, Roberta etc), and I think they are far nicer than the boys names.
I think Tommie is pretty cool for a young girl and teenager too.

thefurryone · 29/10/2010 19:08

Hadn't really thought about a nn still at the wondering what might be nice stage, but I suppose it would end up being shortened as it is a bit of a mouthful.

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cece · 29/10/2010 19:05

I know a 7 year old one and it has definitely grown on me. So yes I like it.

rachel1970 · 29/10/2010 19:03

I think it is lovely. What nickname would you use?