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What do we think of Alma?

30 replies

emmyloo2 · 27/03/2013 02:46

Saw it yesterday on a website about old-fashioned names, with an Australian focus, and my DH really likes it. He also likes Flora. I like both and we also have Florence and now Olive on the list.

Any thoughts?

Thanks!

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nooka · 27/03/2013 04:06

I know a lovely American lady called Alma, so have a nice association with the name, but I do think it's perhaps a bit harsh, plus there aren't really any associated diminutives, which for me isn't great.

Madamecastafiore · 27/03/2013 03:58

Oh, yes Alma bit harsh too.

Madamecastafiore · 27/03/2013 03:57

Is Alma Sedgewick someone? Reminds me her whoever she is!

Ooooh and Olive reminds me of Olive from On the Buses!

emmyloo2 · 27/03/2013 03:20

Thanks Pottering. Do you think it's "pretty" enough or is a bit harsh. I don't think it is one of those names that people will say "that's lovely" (like Rose for example) and I am wondering whether I am doing her a disservice by giving her a name like this. Not that I think girls need pretty names at all, but I want her to have a nice name.

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PotteringAlong · 27/03/2013 03:10

i like it!

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