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Martine?

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Iamgoodbutnotanangel · 06/09/2013 20:16

What's the general opinion on the name Martine? I love it but my husband just keeps saying Martin every time I mention it!

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EscapingTheseFeelings · 27/08/2024 20:37

squoosh · 06/09/2013 22:04

You say 'Martine'

I say 'McCutcheon'

This!

RuthW · 27/08/2024 19:12

squoosh · 06/09/2013 22:04

You say 'Martine'

I say 'McCutcheon'

This. Not a very nice name

zingally · 27/08/2024 17:17

I like it!

As a primary school teacher, I've never taught one. I'd perhaps slightly prefer Martina though, as I think it sounds slightly prettier/more feminine.

FayCarew · 26/08/2024 13:09

mammmamia · 07/09/2013 10:04

It's a dated French name IMO with negative associations - mcutcheon and also the French national front - Martine Le Pen.
Sorry.

@Martine17 , why did you reopen a thread from 11 years ago?
She's Marine not Martine.
Marine Le Pen - Wikipedia

verityrosa · 25/08/2024 21:32

Martine17 · 23/08/2024 14:14

That’s really rude

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This was posted in 2013. Did you just search for your name on here 😂

shoopshoopdedoo · 23/08/2024 15:30

squoosh · 06/09/2013 22:04

You say 'Martine'

I say 'McCutcheon'

This!

Martine17 · 23/08/2024 14:15

NickNacks · 06/09/2013 20:19

I don't like it, I'm sorry.

Hate the name Nick

Martine17 · 23/08/2024 14:15

mammmamia · 07/09/2013 10:04

It's a dated French name IMO with negative associations - mcutcheon and also the French national front - Martine Le Pen.
Sorry.

I’m sure you’re dated yourself

Martine17 · 23/08/2024 14:14

sydenhamhiller · 10/09/2013 09:31

jamieandthemagictorch- have just gone cold at the thought of how we just dodged that bullet ;-)
How did I not notice that? Can't even blame pregnancy hormones now...

That’s really rude

Martine17 · 23/08/2024 14:14

PixelAteMyFace · 06/09/2013 21:55

All the Martines I know are in their late fifties/sixties, it just sounds middle-aged to me, sorry!

That is false I’m 31 and know plenty of young Martine’s

Martine17 · 23/08/2024 14:13

toffeelolly · 07/09/2013 10:21

Sorry but I hate the name.

Your name sucks

Martine17 · 23/08/2024 14:12

An amazing name ..do not listen to the haters with basic name

sydenhamhiller · 10/09/2013 09:31

jamieandthemagictorch- have just gone cold at the thought of how we just dodged that bullet ;-)
How did I not notice that? Can't even blame pregnancy hormones now...

JamieandtheMagicTorch · 07/09/2013 17:14

sydenham

The trouble with Marta is ... martyr

toffeelolly · 07/09/2013 10:21

Sorry but I hate the name.

sydenhamhiller · 07/09/2013 10:11

Afraid not keen. I did however want Marta for DC3 (sound of music anyone), as a version of Martha. But DH vetoed it. And Penelope. And most other names. It's amazing she has a name at all...
Good luck-- love the baby name stage!

mammmamia · 07/09/2013 10:04

It's a dated French name IMO with negative associations - mcutcheon and also the French national front - Martine Le Pen.
Sorry.

everlong · 07/09/2013 09:44

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pilates · 07/09/2013 08:45

I don't like it - a bit dated IMO.

PipkinsPal · 07/09/2013 08:32

I work with a Martine who is 51. She is fun, bubbly and a great person. The name really suits her. It's a name that will be suitable at all stages of life so go for it.

JazzAnnNonMouse · 07/09/2013 08:29

I don't like it.
V dated to me - almost like Tracey,Sharon

JamieandtheMagicTorch · 06/09/2013 22:46

Delphine
Elise
Claudine

JamieandtheMagicTorch · 06/09/2013 22:45

Martina is nicer

But there are names I much prefer

Mumblyboo · 06/09/2013 22:41

Oh jesus no. That macutcheon woman is dreadful and it's is synonymous with her I'm afraid for me

Leeds2 · 06/09/2013 22:28

Wouldn't be for me.

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