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Mischa ?

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lchodge · 15/09/2011 20:34

Any opinions on the name Mischa for a girl???

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Stoirin · 17/09/2011 19:44

you're not in charge of who posts. So you're not interested, see you, the rest of us can chat amongst ourselves.

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lchodge · 17/09/2011 18:40

Stoirin, please refer to my previous post and substitute "cat64" for "stoirin".

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Stoirin · 17/09/2011 18:34

thats not ranting, you very strange and defensive person. If you don't want opinions and facts, don't post.

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lchodge · 17/09/2011 18:26

Not rising to your bait. I'll say this once more, cat64:
Not interested. Goodbye.

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Ilikepinkwine · 17/09/2011 16:48

I have read the books and seen the films and never taken that bit of information in! Blimey. Wouldn't stop me using a name I liked though.

Hannibal on the other hand, I would steer clear from, as I would Damien or Chucky. :)

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lchodge · 17/09/2011 14:43

didn't know that miss scarlett! thanks, lol :)

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MsScarlettInTheLibrary · 17/09/2011 14:36

Mischa = Hannibal Lecter's sister who was killed and eaten, he was haunted by images of her 'baby teeth in the stool pit'

That's my association.

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lchodge · 17/09/2011 14:29

Stoirin was ranting in both his/her posts. I asked for opinions not arguments and hostility. I also don't think he/she needs you, cat64, to jump in and repeat what has already been said. Bit 'school playground-ish'.
Not interested. Goodbye.

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Ilikepinkwine · 17/09/2011 14:09

The only Mischa I have met (although I have heard of Mischa Barton also) is female. I think it may have been short for Michelle but suits her very well. She is very pretty and feminine, not at all cossack-like. It is a lovely name.

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Stoirin · 17/09/2011 12:39

Yes. A boys name. How is stating a fact being on a "high horse"? Confused

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lchodge · 16/09/2011 23:59

Stoirin.....please get off your high horse and get a grip.
It's just a name.

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Stoirin · 16/09/2011 21:00

its not an opinion though, thats the point, its a fact. Is robert a boys name? Is nigel? Is that just your opinion? No, they are boys names and so is Mischa.

Rhubarbgarden · 16/09/2011 20:24

Well I like it.

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lchodge · 16/09/2011 14:26

I don't know what your point is, cat64? I did ask, yes, and I'm glad I did because like I've said I enjoy hearing different opinions. I haven't taken offence to anything anyone has said although I do find some peoples comments slightly amusing, but I like to laugh so no problems with that! It's only a name, only a forum, no need to be defensive!
Will be moving on from this now because it's not a name I'm considering and as I only have 2 weeks to go I need to focus on finding names I like!!!

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lchodge · 16/09/2011 14:17

I wasn't sure who Mischa Barton was but I have now googled her. She has a nice handbag range.
I don't think Mumsnet users represent a very broad section of society at all. I do like to hear different takes on things and find it quite interesting how wildly different peoples opinions on here can be compared to the 'real world'. Some people however clearly think their opinion is the 'be all and end all'. Annoying but entertaining!

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evamummy · 16/09/2011 13:55

"I don't think girls with boys names have a harder life than those with girls names. I know a female Jamie and Alex who both had 'normal' childhhoods and are very comfortable in their adult lives. Bit of a silly suggestion. "

Jamie and Alex aren't exactly the most masculine names. I think a girl named Steve or Gavin would probably have a tougher time Smile.

evamummy · 16/09/2011 13:54

I too think of Mischa as a boys name and I read somewhere that even Mischa Barton sees her name as male. As someone mentioned earlier the benefit of an international site like Mumsnet is that you can gain people's global perspectives, with Mumsnet users probably representing a 'broader' perspective than your local friends/family.

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lchodge · 16/09/2011 13:40

I don't think girls with boys names have a harder life than those with girls names. I know a female Jamie and Alex who both had 'normal' childhhoods and are very comfortable in their adult lives. Bit of a silly suggestion.
While I may be a bit crazy lol, the people I know and ask for opinions, if anything, are TOO forthcoming with their thoughts. Also, just because the majority of responses on here say it's a boys name does not mean 'everyone' says that. Mumsnet users don't represent everyone.
I suspect opinions on here and in life are based on class and region which is why there's such a contrast in responses for most threads.

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tiddleypompom · 16/09/2011 13:31

I'd be thinking of the actress if I met a female Mischa I'm afraid (this is not a good thing). My, we are a grumpy lot today - bad luck this time OP, but if you don't really like it anyway and it wasn't your idea, we are at least not offending you.
p.s. the point of getting a MN opinion is to widen the net of opinions, is it not? You don't have to listen to them, but better to be forearmed for quizzical looks once your DD is born!

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