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Dorothy / Ruth?

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tummytickler · 06/03/2011 08:12

Just mulling these names over really.
What do you think?
We were going to call ds Dorothy, but he was a ds so we thought it would not suit him! We haven't put it our list this time, but now I am thinking about it again.
Also thinking about Ruth. Not sure if I like it enough to use it as a first name, but there is something very appealing about it.
I have 33 weeks to make up my mind so not urgent!

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pettyprudence · 06/03/2011 10:08

I love Dorothy and would use it if i have a second DD (i am currently pg with pfb but dont know the flavour!)

sparkle12mar08 · 06/03/2011 09:54

Loathe Dorothy, but actually really like Ruth. Beautiful sound, classic and classy name.

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tummytickler · 06/03/2011 09:28

Not so keen on Dorothea, do not like a 'a' ending and I do not like the nn Thea.

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winnybella · 06/03/2011 09:22

What about Dorothea?

tilbatilba · 06/03/2011 09:17

Both truly awful .....please reconsider

KenDoddsDadsDog · 06/03/2011 09:15

I have a friend called Dorothy who hates her name. So much do that she refuses to answer to it. But I really like it!

AnnVeronica · 06/03/2011 08:39

Love them both! :) Slight preference for Dorothy though, as more nn potential.