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What exactly is a Mumsnet name?

115 replies

WithACherryOnTop · 10/07/2012 11:09

I'd appreciate it if someone could enlighten me,and perhaps provide a few examples,as I keep seeing it mentioned on this board.

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SPsFanjoLovesRussellHoward · 10/07/2012 20:49

My mum doesn't like her name and I don't think my Nanna liked hers so might just be a family thing Grin

Ample · 10/07/2012 20:47

SP that's sad. I have a cousin called Kelly, same age as me. I like her name but she doesn't (also dating back to teasing).
I think a lot of names with the 'ie' or 'y' get picked on as their names rhyme with so much.
I didn't want that for dd.

I'm sorry you don't like your name Sad I like it. Perhaps due for a revivial in a few years, who knows...

UnSocialite · 10/07/2012 20:47

When I first read a thread with someone considering the name Cordelia, I thought it was going to get a roasting. I couldn't believe it when everyone was singing it's praises! Now I have nothing against the name Cordelia, but I just can't imagine a toddler one, IYSWIM?

SPsFanjoLovesRussellHoward · 10/07/2012 20:42

I was born in 1990 so thought it was from then Grin

I am a Kelly but grew up been called "belly, smelly Kelly, smell"

Hate it

Ample · 10/07/2012 20:40

If you're a Kelly, SP, I would say there's nothing wrong with your name. I like it, it's classic 70's imo Wink

Ample · 10/07/2012 20:38

Grin Ha! I always think of Cordelia as a stuck-up your own arse mumsnet name.
No offence to those who genuinely like the name of course..

SPsFanjoLovesRussellHoward · 10/07/2012 20:34

ample I'm not a classy K but I stand up for all K's

Ample · 10/07/2012 20:33

I have a traditional name beginning with K given to me 40 years ago. I don't give a toss what people think.
I don't care much for faddy names with K though and there is definitely a difference between the two.

PrettyInDecadence · 10/07/2012 20:30

I nominate a respelling to Kkeblli. Leaves you with a real guessing game there :o

SPsFanjoLovesRussellHoward · 10/07/2012 20:24

Thinking of a silent B Keblly so I have to spell it and correct people when they say it Grin

amck5700 · 10/07/2012 20:21

ZKelly?? has a bit of a ring to it - nothing wrong with a silent Z.

Niceupthedance · 10/07/2012 20:18

Hugo.

SPsFanjoLovesRussellHoward · 10/07/2012 20:18

No unfortunately my mum decided to use a 'y' I might change it to that or give it a silent letter Grin

amck5700 · 10/07/2012 20:14

That's cos it begins with a K - do you spell it Kelli by any chance and get an extra point in the rating of an anti-mums net name :o

SPsFanjoLovesRussellHoward · 10/07/2012 20:13

5700 correct. It's not likeable on here Grin

NoDepositNoReturn · 10/07/2012 20:11

Isn't it against the mumsnet name rules to have unusual spellings too?

amck5700 · 10/07/2012 20:04

Kelly?

SPsFanjoLovesRussellHoward · 10/07/2012 20:03

mardy worse than that! Grin

MardyBra · 10/07/2012 20:02

I chose out of Top 100 names for my DC. 10+ years later they are in the Top 20 or so, and I have heard them described as ubiquitous and chavvy.

MardyBra · 10/07/2012 20:01

Is it smelly SPs?
Or jelly?

Mintyy · 10/07/2012 19:56

I believe Jolyon qualifies as a Mumsnet name.

amck5700 · 10/07/2012 19:53

I think that because there are so many names used now compared to the past, that actually being in the top 100 doesn't necessarily mean that there are millions of people all being named that, whereas having a popular name back in the 1940's meant that there would be 1 in every 2nd house!

Plus all this stuff with DD and DS - I find that all a bit false and refuse to co-operate :o

zozzle · 10/07/2012 19:27

It has to be pukey, public school, classic and under-used.

[vomits into keyboard, then yawns at the predictability].

SPsFanjoLovesRussellHoward · 10/07/2012 18:48

vol its worse Grin

modifiedmum · 10/07/2012 18:09

Never been one for having to have an original name for your baby, kinda reminds me of the sorta people that won't buy certain bands anymore the minute it turns mainstream as they wanna be edgy and cool. As long as you like the name i think thats all that matters. Saying that I hate seeing people naming their kids after celebrities like obvious celeb names like Beyonce or something tho again each to their own! At the same time can see why people wanna be different. I have a little boy but when i was 16 i always decided i wanted ruby for a girls name and suddenly that has become a massively popular name!

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