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What does everyone think of Queenie as a first name?

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Chottie · 20/07/2014 20:58

Do you know many?

I like quirky type names.

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Rosa · 25/07/2014 21:36

Showboat.....large rounded Mamma' figure. Name for a dog possibly....

PrimalLass · 25/07/2014 21:35

No. Will be a nightmare when she is playing princesses with her friends Grin

Rivercam · 25/07/2014 21:29

Love it

burgatroyd · 25/07/2014 21:25

Just remembered that Its also a nn for Gwendoline. Does anyone know why?

threepiecesuite · 25/07/2014 19:25

I was going to mention Bridie too as I used to know sisters called Queenie and Bridie.
Good old scouse names.

MsVenus · 25/07/2014 19:20

It's an old scouse expression of affection like love, darling or sweetheart.

It is not a name and just sounds very common & try hard.

burgatroyd · 25/07/2014 19:05

Op what other names are on your list?

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Uptheairymountain · 24/07/2014 07:10

It's lovely and unusual, and I can totally imagine her being a VIP with that name. PM, doctor, professor, international trapeze artist etc.

Camsie30 · 24/07/2014 06:36

I absolutely love it and it's in my list. I love the east end origins. Totally winner in my book x

MildDrPepperAddiction · 24/07/2014 06:28

It sounds like a cats name v

maggiethemagpie · 24/07/2014 06:19

I had a great aunt queenie. She died when I was a child so I never knew if it was her real name, or a nickname. But everyone just called her queenie and it worked! (queenie fan here - can you tell?)

NadiaWadia · 24/07/2014 04:32

Sorry, I don't like it much at all. I think it was originally a nickname for 'Victoria' (for obvs reasons) and it still seems rather dated and more a nickname than a proper name.

squoosh · 23/07/2014 23:12

And she will be the baddest bitch on the street! Queenies don't mess around.

expatinscotland · 23/07/2014 23:05

I want a maltipoo bitch and her name will be Queenie.

FelixFelix · 23/07/2014 22:36

I love it. Also love the name Birdie which I think is also a nickname for Elizabeth?

rainbowfeet · 23/07/2014 22:34

Love love love it!! ... Was on my short list but i went & had a boy!!

Panzee · 23/07/2014 22:33

You know children who are actually called Princess? Gee whizz.

AndIFeedEmGunpowder · 23/07/2014 22:32

Love it.

OscarWinningActress · 23/07/2014 22:29

Love, love, love it Smile.

millymae · 23/07/2014 22:27

Mulberrylover we'll have to agree to disagree on your views on Queenie - times have moved on so far as names are concerned. I know plenty of adults of importance with names that might be considered in some circles as quirky or dare I say it common and no-one bats an eyelid.

I love Queenie but I love Bridie more! Go for it OP

ThursdayLast · 23/07/2014 22:19

mulberry I disagree with you entirely!
I think if a person is 'important' then it doesn't matter what they're called. I can easily imagine a Queenie Last being interviewed on the bbc as an expert in something or other.

commonorgarden · 23/07/2014 22:05

I think it's Elizabeth. Why not give the DD the long name and just call her Queenie all the time? We did something similar with DB and our DSs.

Then she gets to choose which she uses.

I know a birth certificate 'Lottie'. I could never understand why they didn't just call her Charlotte and leave the child's options open.

Primadonnagirl · 23/07/2014 21:59

V Enid Blyton

bigoldbird · 23/07/2014 21:55

A particular couple of friends refer to me as Queenie. I love it. :-)

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