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What does everyone think of Queenie as a first name?

112 replies

Chottie · 20/07/2014 20:58

Do you know many?

I like quirky type names.

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MsBug · 20/07/2014 21:49

Wasn't it originally a nickname for Victoria (who was queen at the time)? If so it could be a nickname for Elizabeth, that way she has other options if she doesn't like it when she grows up.

RelocatorRelocator · 20/07/2014 21:47

Oh my god, no no no. Just no.

Shouldwego · 20/07/2014 21:46

Seriously? It's awful.

Stopmithering · 20/07/2014 21:46

Fine.
As long as you give birth to a 90 year old and you live in the East End of London Town.

Decanter · 20/07/2014 21:45

I ADORE it, and although I'm 99.999999999999% sure I won't be having any more DCs, I'm 100% sure she would be called Queenie if she were a girl. I know many people will not like it but she will grow into her name and what a name! Love love love Grin

p.s. In a bizarre coincidence, I was just thinking about this name, seconds before I saw your post!

thornrose · 20/07/2014 21:43

I know a Queenie, she is about 4 years old and the name really suits her.

Her mum is gorgeous and has that Rockabilly, Amy Winehouse type vibe.

McFox · 20/07/2014 21:43

Don't do it.

MrsPresley · 20/07/2014 21:42

Makes me think of cats Blush

kilmuir · 20/07/2014 21:42

Dear god no!

Sizzlesthedog · 20/07/2014 21:42

Adrian Mole and Bert the pickled beet root man's wife.

KenDoddsDadsDog · 20/07/2014 21:40

I think Adrian Mole or the scouse habit of calling women "queen"

Mumzy · 20/07/2014 21:40

Love it! The Queenie I know is 103. I think it's much nicer than other old ladies names such as Edith, Ivy, Ruby etc.

burgatroyd · 20/07/2014 21:39

I LOVE it! DP said no. There's a famous Chinese celebrity with that name and I know a thirty year old woman. I think is playful and sweet and really don't get why people dislike it! Its esp great because of Black adder.

TeamEdward · 20/07/2014 21:38

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myotherusernameisbetter · 20/07/2014 21:37

As in the nick name for Elizabeth? I'd think, poor child, what's wrong with Elizabeth.

ClashCityRocker · 20/07/2014 21:24

If your talking about a corgi, fine.

For a child, not so much. The only queenie I know is a drag artist.

weatherall · 20/07/2014 21:22

That makes Virginia or Regina sound like good names. Grin

joanofarchitrave · 20/07/2014 21:19

Well, Beryl apparently is back in, so I'd never say never.

Except about this name. Never.

BetweenDogandWolf · 20/07/2014 21:18

The only Queenie I've ever known was a pony who seemed to enjoy kicking people so that alone would put me off!

TeamEdward · 20/07/2014 21:18

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LiberalLibertines · 20/07/2014 21:16

Sorry, but that's bloody awful Confused

MrsPixieMoo · 20/07/2014 21:15

Bert's wife in Adrian Mole.

TheMasterNotMargarita · 20/07/2014 21:14

Blackadder. There are many nicer names you could go for.
It is really not good, sorry.

Sparkletastic · 20/07/2014 21:14

I think 'common'.

No I don't know any.

thatstoast · 20/07/2014 21:12

For a boy or a girl?