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Vera?

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Flowerface · 09/02/2012 08:54

I have read quite a bit of Russian literature so was thinking 'headstrong beauty in tumultuous times'. But is everyone else thinking 'aged barmaid'?!?

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pilates · 09/02/2012 09:35

Not the best old lady name IMO.

It sounds quite harsh.

rachel234 · 09/02/2012 10:40

I like it very much - feminine, elegant, classic and underused these days. Works beautifully in most other languages too.

bigbluebump · 09/02/2012 10:49

Yes, currently still associated with old ladies, but due for a revival imo.

kreecherlivesupstairs · 09/02/2012 10:52

Quite nice, is it a name on its own or short for Veronica? basing that solely on a Corrie character.

Montsti · 09/02/2012 12:04

Probably due for a revival, but not to my taste at all...

minipie · 09/02/2012 12:28

I thought "Duckworth" I'm afraid. How about Verity?

birdofthenorth · 09/02/2012 12:46

I could grow to like Vera, I think. Prefer Vita short for Victoria though! And Rita. Rita is brilliant Smile

crocodilesmiles · 09/02/2012 13:29

I don't personally like it. It's one of those names where I think "How on Earth was that name ever popular?" Other names that make me think that are Audrey, Beatrice and Mavis.

However, not everyone thinks like I do. You and your dp are the only ones that count....If you like it, go for it! x

bigbluebump · 09/02/2012 13:31

Has the current generation of kids ever heard of Vera Duckworth (I hadn't heard of her and had to google her Blush)?

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Flowerface · 09/02/2012 14:35

Verity was the name of the sister of a horrid boyfriend I had... the association is enough to put me off, I think, though I do quite like it. Also Vita, but then there is the Rye... thing.

I really really think Doris should be popular. Why isn't it?!?

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