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I can't use Daphne can I?

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Kayzr · 25/10/2011 07:01

DP has suggested Daphne for a girl. I love it but DS1 is Freddie. Too many people have seen Scooby Doo haven't they?

Would we be able to get away with having Freddie and Daphne?

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wigglesrock · 25/10/2011 16:41

I would have thought so, but just asked my husband and he said "Oh God, no way" Grin, my 6 year old just laughed and said like Scooby Doo? What about Delphine?

meditrina · 25/10/2011 16:23

I wouldn't have made the connexion.

But that's because I think of Daphne as the female counterpart of a Rupert in the Army (ie slightly clueless young officer).

largeginandtonic · 25/10/2011 16:22

Oh yes! Daphne who gave birth with her tights on! Arf.

I have 2 of the tweenies. Drew the line at a 3rd but loved the name Milo!

Daphne is a great name.

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Kayzr · 25/10/2011 16:20

Oooh Bibi I've been looking about for you since I've come back to MN.

I would love a girl but these girls names are so much harder!

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LeoTheLateBloomer · 25/10/2011 16:18

I didn't think of Scooby Doo but I did think of Neighbours and Des Grin

chipmonkey · 25/10/2011 16:16

So long as your ds2 isn't Shaggy.......

BibiBelle · 25/10/2011 15:35

I agree with LG&T with D in the middle you're never going to be saying Freedie & Daphne, you can always break it up with DS2's name

Congrats btw (dizzy x)

largeginandtonic · 25/10/2011 15:12

The boys would LOVE it though wouln't they Kay Grin

Keep it on the list. It goes well with both their names too.

MamaLazarou · 25/10/2011 14:22

Bah - you're never going to get a name that's not been used in some or other TV show, film or book. Daphne is a lovely name.

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Kayzr · 25/10/2011 11:44

LG&T mine are also scooby mad. Which is probably why it's such a problem for me.

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largeginandtonic · 25/10/2011 11:22

Cute name. We would know the Scooby connection but tbh that is because mine are Scooby mad.

Still a cool name.

LaFilleSurLePont · 25/10/2011 11:18

I don't think many people would make the connection. It's an incredibly ugly name imho,and that would put me off using it.

scarlettlips · 25/10/2011 09:03

I also didn't make the connection...

Go for it! Smile

Psammead · 25/10/2011 08:35

It wouldn't have occured to me.

It's a lovely name!

JiltedJohnsGhoulie · 25/10/2011 07:04

Really love Daphne and I wouldn't have made the Scooby Doo connection, but that's not to say others won't.