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Louisa, Astrid or Jemima

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Londmum · 31/05/2012 21:44

Help which one? Our fav is jemima but we hate the nicknames and the fact that it may not go down well in the states where we visit often. Opinions greatly appreciated!!

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exoticfruits · 31/05/2012 22:16

Louisa

scottishmummy · 31/05/2012 22:15

describing child name as sexy
gross and inappropriate

Brandnewbrighttomorrow · 31/05/2012 22:14

I have a Louisa and she's gorgeous! only met one other in 7 years. We call her lulu for short, our youngest calls her lolly Smile

ellesabe · 31/05/2012 22:12

We have a Jemima and are considering Astrid for dc2 so I think you have splendid taste!
We generally don't shorten Jemima although I do call her Jimmy sometimes
Some of her little friends are just starting to attempt her name though and it tends to come out as 'Mima' which I don't mind at all.

RillaBlythe · 31/05/2012 22:10

Definitely Astrid. Fab name. Not keen on either of the others.

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Londmum · 31/05/2012 22:04

So nice to have a positive for Astrid!!

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teafortwo · 31/05/2012 22:03

Astrid is gooooorgous, fun, sexy (when she is older), bold and brave...Natural and feminine. I find the other two names a bit wishy - washy compared to the fab-tactic-ness of Astrid!!!! : )

Our Jemima (my step-Nan) is Ina -which I think is the best Jemima nickname of all.

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Londmum · 31/05/2012 21:59

Does anyone have any other nicknames for jemima

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Londmum · 31/05/2012 21:57

Is louisa popular would like something not too popular

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vespalover · 31/05/2012 21:56

I love Astrid but not sure if I'd be brave enough. It's beautiful though and with the right middle and last name could really work.

bibbitybobbitybunny · 31/05/2012 21:54

Louisa.

BikeRunSki · 31/05/2012 21:53

I adore Louisa

StepOutOfSpring · 31/05/2012 21:53

Definitely Louisa - very pretty and classic name :)

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Londmum · 31/05/2012 21:50

There's something about it causing offence to some cimmunities not so keen on nns jem/mimi/Minnie as it would prob get shortened

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scottishmummy · 31/05/2012 21:47

like them all
don't know about jemima in usa