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Dorothy or Arthur?

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TartyMcFarty · 29/02/2012 14:39

Really early days here (7 weeks!!) but just indulging in a bit of baby-naming.

I have an Elizabeth (Betty). I love the name so much. Most people seem to get it, but some are a bit Hmm, not that that matters. I'm trying to think of suitable sibling names - I like old-fashioned, but nothing too popular.

So how about Dorothy (Dolly / Dora)? It's my gran's name, and Betty is DH's nan's name, so would be fitting.

Or Nancy?

I do love Arthur (Art) for a boy, but I can see the unfortunate rhyming opportunities with it (and Betty, but no-one had better dare!!)

Any more ... uh, Seth? My friend also loves this, and is due before me, but I also wonder if it's becoming too popular.

Love Fred and Frank but can't have those for obvious reasons.

Any comments or suggestions along these lines?

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TartyMcFarty · 29/02/2012 17:15

I'm glad you generally approve and don't just think me weird or cruel! I do like Bert, but think Betty and Bertie would be a bit much!

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iloveberries · 29/02/2012 17:03

Dorothy and Arthur are Beautiful!

PercyFilth · 29/02/2012 16:47

Arthur is a very noble name. I am of a generation when lots of old men were named Arthur, but I still like it. I have never personally heard anyone abbreviate it to Art, it sounds odd to me as the t in the name is part of a th sound so the natural shortening would be Arth. But I never knew anyone shorten it, they were all simply called Arthur.

I also love Dorothy now - it was a "mum's generation" name to me as a child, but having travelled and met younger people in other countries with this name or versions of it, I now appreciate it more.

I don't like Seth. It sounds like a hissing snake and rhymes with death. Not for me!

FilterCoffee · 29/02/2012 16:28

Dorothy and Seth are nice.

Arthur a bit "old man" and Nancy a bit flippant-sounding.

waitingforskinnyjeanstofit · 29/02/2012 15:45

Dorothy is a lovely name, I like Dotty as a nn, although Dolly is very cute.
I wouldn't worry about the rhymes for Art...if kids are gonna be mean, they'll be mean whatever the name.
What about Albert with Al or Bert as nn?

squoosh · 29/02/2012 14:41

Arthur and Dolly are quite sweet.

But Betty is FAB. Love that name.

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