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Isolde?

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Umlauf · 21/03/2013 17:50

I discovered this name yesterday, I think it looks beautiful written down. Not 100% sure about the way it sounds, its pronounced izold-uh, but DH keeps saying, 'older than what?!'

I love the Arthurian and Shakepearean and Wagner connection.

Also digging Edith, but we live in Spain and they would pronounce it completely differently.

All thoughts welcome?!

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UnderwaterBasketWeaving · 21/03/2013 18:24

I like Isolde, first came across it in The Women's Room. All names can have holes picked in them. If you like it, why not?

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 21/03/2013 18:21

Laptops?

Can't stand singer Adele but it is a v pretty name.

You might like Hester too, or Ishbel.

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Umlauf · 21/03/2013 17:59

That's fine cupcake, ALL opinions welcome, and he does have a point! I'm just wondering how much of a potential issue that is?

I'm going mad that you can tease any names. If Edie is a bit chubby like her mum I bet she'll get taunts of 'greedy' Sad so is older is less of a teasing point than that...

Adele on the singer is nice but I always think of the laptops!! (Weird)

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ImTooHecsyForYourParty · 21/03/2013 17:57

is it pronounced like this?

If so, then your husband has a point. Grin

It's still pretty though.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 21/03/2013 17:56

Lovely. Much nicer than Edith, though I do like Edie.

You might like Adele/Adela too.

FriggFRIGG · 21/03/2013 17:54

It's beautiful.

cupcake78 · 21/03/2013 17:53

Sorry but I think your dh had a point

dyslexicdespot · 21/03/2013 17:52

I think it is a beautiful name. Unusual, but with very strong literary connections.