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Dorothy....and family namesakes

28 replies

Rinkan · 22/02/2012 13:16

My Mum is called Dorothy. She was named for the Wizard of Oz, which my granny apparently loved. I also love the film and as I was watching "Over the Rainbow" last year and saw it linked to all those pretty young girls, realised how much I also liked the name. So, thoughts? Is it actually a bit of a cartoon name? And is it odd to name a child after your Mum? I've only ever called her "Mum" of course so to me it's less tribute, more just coincidence that she has a name I like.

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PopcornBiscuit · 22/02/2012 13:36

Dorothy is a pretty name and quite unusual. Personally I'm not keen on Dot/Dottie though - too Eastenders.

LaFilleSurLePont · 22/02/2012 13:36

I love Dorothy.It's a great name. I don't think it's at all odd to give her the same name as your mother.

DickSwivellersTidyWife · 22/02/2012 13:20

I like it. I would probably call her Dottie on a day to day basis though.

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