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What do you think of Cressida?

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TodaklopPolkadot · 15/11/2010 23:30

What do you think of Cressida as a girl's name?

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AllieW · 10/12/2010 14:34

Not at all keen. I worked with a Cresso which I presume came from the same root and she wound me up something chronic, so I don't think that helps.

MilkNoSugarPlease · 17/11/2010 23:29

Don't like it ATALL but I do live right next to Cressida road, so that may play a part!

Rhubarbgarden · 17/11/2010 23:00

Hmm. It's a bit on the poncey side, but also quite fresh and green. I like it, on balance, but I don't think I would use it.

LadyCressida · 17/11/2010 20:39

She's just a survivor and does what she's gotta do!

cory · 17/11/2010 09:50

It's the Shakespearian connotations that would make this a no-no for me. Cressida in the play is basically a cheap flirt with no staying power.

AlpinePony · 17/11/2010 09:46

I love it - but it is rather "Viz" and I'm nowhere near vegetarian/posh enough to use it! Wink

proudfoot · 16/11/2010 23:31

Horrible, sorry.

ThatllDoPig · 16/11/2010 19:55

I personally don't like it, but it's your decision. Don't listen to us!

LetThereBeRock · 16/11/2010 19:14

Awful.

mattahatta · 16/11/2010 18:37

horrible

littleElif · 16/11/2010 18:34

don't like it at all.

MrsVincentPrice · 16/11/2010 18:28

Ill-omened name so no.

joydivisionovengloves · 16/11/2010 18:26

Reminds me of a Viz character in the Modern Parents cartoon. Not a good thing.

gillyboot · 16/11/2010 15:45

I love it!

LadyCressida · 16/11/2010 13:28

It's my name so I'm biased. I have a dull surname so it's quite nice to have an unusual first name and be the only one e.g. at work everyone knows who I am. It was less good when I was 11 at a comprehensive school, but once I was past that, it's nice to stand out...

Though I have met 5 others in my life so there are a few of us around.

I get called Cressi by my family, and Cress by my friends.

I also like that I'm named after a literary character and it means 'Golden One' which is lovely I think.

Ooopsadaisy · 16/11/2010 12:48

Not for me - sorry. Depends on the surname as well of course.

I'm currently loving Ivy, though it makes my friends barf.

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Tikitikitembo · 16/11/2010 12:11

Not fond of it. I always think of egg sandwiches when people are called Cress for short.

theagedparent · 16/11/2010 12:10

I have tried to like it but can't.

Showaddywaddy · 16/11/2010 12:08

I don't like it when she wears her jodhpurs to do the Waitrose shop but she throws an excellent garden party.

AnnieLobeseder · 16/11/2010 12:06

Toyota Cressida was a car in South Africa. Did you not have them here?

Sorry, but it's a car to me. And not in a good way like Porche or Mercedes!

LouMacca · 16/11/2010 12:03

Oh god its awful!

smaych · 16/11/2010 11:50

I really love the name Cressida. Lovely Shakespearean name :) Sadly husband has vetoed it, and on balance I do agree that it wouldn't go well with our last name. But it's beautiful!

Pasiphae · 16/11/2010 11:12

I like the idea of it, but find the sounds quite off-putting. I guess I'm not a fan of Cress.

randomimposter · 16/11/2010 10:12

She was one of the most impressive girls at my schools, won all the prizes, head girl etc etc. Only one I've ever known - think it's a great name. Think it has to have a good surname match - her's was Day.