Is Maud too miserable?

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JessieEssex · 16/10/2012 12:35

My DH loves it, and I'm drawn to it, but not sure if it's too 'down' as a name? I can't say it with a happy voice iyswim, but on the other hand I think it's different and classy. I have an Imogen already and think they go nicely together. Thoughts?

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SamSmalaidh · 16/10/2012 12:59

I love Maude, nicer with an e on the end though I think.

JennaLemon · 16/10/2012 12:58

Just seen the rest of your list. Juliet and Maeve are beautiful.

JennaLemon · 16/10/2012 12:57

Also Maggie

JennaLemon · 16/10/2012 12:57

I think it's horrible, sorry!! and i like names from that era. I love Edith, Mabel, Margot,, Dulcie, Greta, Gretel, Meryl.... Maud is an unattractive sound. jmo obviously.

juneybean · 16/10/2012 12:49

Aww I like Maud/e... Bring it back OP

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JessieEssex · 16/10/2012 12:47

Haha! Welcome baby Maudlin. Hmmmm.
Mabel and Edith are nice, not sure what DH would say, he's not mad on 'old lady' names (apart from Maud!)
Also love Martha

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WitchesTitWhistles · 16/10/2012 12:45

Yes! It's surely short for ' Maudlin'. What about Madelaine? Or Pearl? Or Mabel, Edith or Margot?

Bunders99 · 16/10/2012 12:45

I really like Maud. It's old fashioned but cool too. And there aren't that many around. Personally, don't think it sounds down, but maybe you're thinking that because it's like maudlin?

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JessieEssex · 16/10/2012 12:45

peachy I was thinking exactly the same about 'bored'. Maeve is lovely - it's going on the list!

Also on my girl list (boy names are for another day) -

Penelope (love this but DH not so keen)
Harriet
Meredith
Juliet
Frances / Francesca

Quite a short list at the mo!

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peachypips · 16/10/2012 12:40

Not sure...like you say it's not a happy sounding name, and also rhymes with 'bored'! How about Maeve?

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