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thomasina...

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herhonesty · 30/08/2011 19:46

Thomasina
Jemima
Martha
Scarlett

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Takver · 01/09/2011 22:03

There's a Thomazine in this book - trash historical romance, but the author has a good line in names Grin

Takver · 01/09/2011 22:00

I like Thomasina the best

Otherwise:
Martha - lovely name, but there do seem to be quite a few small ones around if you're looking for a less usual name (wouldn't bother me)
Jemima - fine, but I have only known very very posh ones, which 'places' it too much for my taste
Scarlett - OK, but somehow wouldn't suit a mousy quiet child IMO, so depends on personality. Also, not sure how it could be shortened, if you would want a shortening.

Greenwing · 01/09/2011 21:42

Martha definitely gets my vote eg Martha Kearney on BBC Radio 4.

Thomasina is next best, although the names of the Lawson sisters Thomasina, Nigella and Horatia show it in dubious company. I have never heard it used, only ever heard of the character Thomasin Yeobright in Thomas Hardy's book 'The Return of the Native' which shows how it became Tamzin/Tamsin I suppose.

Jemima is a puddleduck and a bit too little girly for my taste.
Scarlett starts with 'scar' and is too of the moment.

Littletonlady · 31/08/2011 17:25

Thomasina is the female protagonist in Tom Stoppard's Arcadia which I really enjoyed reading and watching. Unfortunately OH is not keen.

jordanna79 · 31/08/2011 16:21

I love Tommasina - it's Italian...as am I. So I can assure you you haven't made it up! It was on my shortlist (I'm having a boy) but I would have slight doubts thinking it's a bit Jolly Hockeysticks! :-)

MorallyBankrupt · 31/08/2011 16:08

I always tell Dh if he dies and I was pg I'd called the baby Thomasina. He thought I had made the name up in my head though Grin

I really like it. It seems elegant.

FannyBrawne · 31/08/2011 13:32

Love Thomasina (reminds me of Thomasina Miers as in Master Chef, Wahaca etc)

Go for it

greenzebra · 31/08/2011 13:25

I like all your names except for Martha ( its too old fashioned for me and not strong or pretty sounding to my ears)

Thomasina is a pretty classic under used choice.

Love Jemima, also has pretty nn mimi and jem.

Scarlet I love, thought about this for our DD1.

Out of all your suggestions I like Jemima the best.

MugglesandLuna · 31/08/2011 13:14

It makes me think of my favourite film as a child, about a ginger cat called Thomasina.

iskra · 31/08/2011 13:09

What about Tamasin rather than Thomasina? Although I really like it.

BarryKent · 31/08/2011 02:11

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rimmerfleadick · 31/08/2011 02:04

Just makes me think of this.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Three_Lives_of_Thomasina

PercyFilth · 31/08/2011 01:57

Tis a bit Nigel / Nigella

Funny you should say that, Nigella Lawson had a sister called Thomasina.

Alliwantisaroomsomewhere · 30/08/2011 20:43

Thomasina - cat
Jemima - puddle duck
Scarlett - harlot

Martha - bit bleh but better than the rest

rachel234 · 30/08/2011 20:42

I love Thomasina and Martha. Don't like Scarlett (little scar) or Jemima (pancakes).

Haberdashery · 30/08/2011 20:39

I love Thomasina and Jemima but think Martha is a bit dull and Scarlett has had its day.

limetrees · 30/08/2011 20:31

Thomasina is a ridiculous name IMO.

The rest are fine.

babysaurus · 30/08/2011 20:30

Thomasina was my cats name.

Cereal · 30/08/2011 20:24

In order of preference...

Scarlett
Martha
Thomasina
Jemima

RueyBoey · 30/08/2011 20:19

Thomasina is a mouse (Tamsin is just about okay)
Jemima is a duck

Martha is the best I think. Scarlett comes across as a bit faddy.

redglow · 30/08/2011 19:53

I love Scarlett and Jemima

ggirl · 30/08/2011 19:52

Lovely name , am watching her now on telly , lisping away and cooking bananas.

TinkerTailorSoldierLibrarian · 30/08/2011 19:51

Thomasina's blooming lovely.

The others are a bit meh.

WhiffOfBath · 30/08/2011 19:49

Martha and Jemima would be ok-ish. Not Scarlett (too tarty). Thomasina is positively nice.

WorzselMummage · 30/08/2011 19:49

I almost said Thomasina on that 'names that will never come back in to fashion' post earlier today but changed my choices to Roger and Mildred.

I really like your other 3 names. we considered 2 of them when we were expected DD.