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Mumsnet Jury - you decide our girls name! Pick one of two...

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swizzlesticks · 29/07/2014 10:17

Jemima (nn Mimi) or Thea. Which one and why?!? Thank you!

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swizzlesticks · 29/07/2014 15:27

Ooh - looks like the tide is turning on Thea...!

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swizzlesticks · 29/07/2014 15:25

Sorry - Mimi would be pronounced 'Meemee'.

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ThatBloodyWoman · 29/07/2014 14:21

Jemima, but with Mimi used all the time.

Montsti · 29/07/2014 14:19

I would also get really irritated with people pronouncing it Fea...

Montsti · 29/07/2014 14:18

Jemima nn.Mimi although I prefer Mima.

I have an irrational dislike of the names Thea and Theo. Remind me of a stuffy librarian or a boring history or scripture class.

Sophronia · 29/07/2014 14:13

Jemima. I don't like the 'th' sound in Thea.

hlc123 · 29/07/2014 14:01

Thea is a beautiful name, not keen at all on jemima

Stars66 · 29/07/2014 13:46

Thea.
Although people might ask if it's short for Anthea...Shock

Bowlersarm · 29/07/2014 13:35

Jemima

Alita7 · 29/07/2014 13:34

Jemima :)

EstellaSpitsEmOut · 29/07/2014 13:19

I love Thea! Sounds like a Greek Goddess.

Jemima sounds like a busy-body character in a novel.

OryxCrake · 29/07/2014 13:16

I love the name Jemima. I also would pronounce Mimi as Meemee...

But actually I'd use the nickname Jem.

DitzyDonkey · 29/07/2014 13:16

Jemima is stunning. Thea just blends in with Leah, Mia etc.

DorothyGherkins · 29/07/2014 13:14

Thea. Short to the point and classy. And follows spelling rules for when she learns to write her name - Th. Eeeee. Aaaaaa.

Surf25 · 29/07/2014 13:11

Thea
Gorgeous name

Incidentally, I would also pronounce 'Mimi' as meemee

RiverTam · 29/07/2014 12:41

Thea

Jemima is nice but not keen on Mimi (which I would pronounce MeeMee but I see upthread you've said it's like 'mini'?)

Theonlyoneiknow · 29/07/2014 12:40

Thea!! Like Mimi but really not keen on Jemima at all

ACM88 · 29/07/2014 12:36

Thea, I think it's beautiful and lovely for an adult!

rootypig · 29/07/2014 11:56

Mimi is sweet for a little girl but I'm not sure about it for a 40 year old woman.

RufusTheReindeer · 29/07/2014 11:45

Thea, I (vaguely) know a Thea and she is adorable

The name is beautiful too!!

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swizzlesticks · 29/07/2014 11:43

Thanks so much for your comments...looks like Thea is winning! I do love Jemima (more so the nn Mimi), and I have heard the vagina connection...which worries me slightly! Please keep comments coming. This is really helpful.

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weebarra · 29/07/2014 11:29

Clearly I meant Thea.

weebarra · 29/07/2014 11:29

Rhea

Allalonenow · 29/07/2014 11:24

Thea

Wetthemogwai · 29/07/2014 11:24

Thea, it's beautiful and on my list for future dd.

Jemima is dp/dss word for vagina. Not used often but enough to put me off!
Even without that id pick thea in a heartbeat

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