Fenella/Barnaby

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Tiredalready · 02/12/2011 10:36

I love these two names, particularly Nell as a shortened form of Fenella. The surname is one syllable, so I think we need a longer fn. I also like Romilly. My DH hates them as thinks they are ridiculous and affected. He likes Catherine, Mark and, wait for it, Diana (not a fan, just likes name, doesn't think is a problem)...... Any views?

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manicinsomniac · 02/12/2011 16:02

I like Fenella actually. I only know one and she is known by her friends as Nella mostly, which I prefer to Nell.

I don't really like Barnaby though.

AnotherMincepie · 02/12/2011 15:16

Personally I agree with your DH - sorry.

GooKingWenceslas · 02/12/2011 11:40

Fenella is a wizard name. That is fine, and quite exciting :)

PercyFilth · 02/12/2011 11:29

Strange how the name Diana never caught on in a big way. It's a lovely name, feminine but strong, pretty but elegant, and classical.

MerryMarigold · 02/12/2011 10:40

Like Barnaby. Not Fenella! None of dh's names though prefer Diana to Catherine...how about Pippa?

Like Mark. Underused these days.

More seriously, how about Anna? (Classic, royal, but not too close to home)

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