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Ophelia yes or no

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SoonToBeSix · 17/09/2014 14:33

We love the name Ophelia , but unsure due to negative Shakespeare connotations?

Would appreciate options.
Also love Octavia but would that sound odd for our seventh child. ( this will be our last)

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Legionofboom · 17/09/2014 15:23

I used to really like the name Ophelia until someone said that it sounds like 'A feel of yer...' and now I can't hear the name without thinking of that.

I don't think the Octavia meaning eight thing matters does it? Especially if you prefer it.

MrsLettuce · 17/09/2014 15:21

They're lovely names but I'm afraid I share your doubts.

Cordelia

Cornelia

Minerva

reddaisy · 17/09/2014 15:18

I like both but prefer Ophelia.

Alisvolatpropiis · 17/09/2014 15:16

Octavia is the name of a skoda model I think.

Alisvolatpropiis · 17/09/2014 15:16

Ophelia is lovely. Octavia not so much.

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SoonToBeSix · 17/09/2014 15:14

I didn't know Octavia was a car , hopefully most people won't. It's not like Mercedes.
Effie is cute as a nickname.
We already have five girls with middle names so it gets really difficult to pick names we both like.
Have settled on Henry if it's a boy but hoping the Royal baby isn't called Henry as I am due just a couple if weeks earlier.

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PandaNot · 17/09/2014 15:06

I know a 4yr old Ophelia. Gorgeous name but it turns out it doesn't really suit her. She's very much a tomboy, get muddy and in trouble kind of girl. Her parents wish they hadn't picked something quite so girly.

RedToothBrush · 17/09/2014 15:01

Octavia is a current car model.

grufallosfriend · 17/09/2014 14:58

I really like Ophelia and know one whose nickname is Effie - cute for a little girls imo.

Octavia is beautiful too and I wouldn't worry too much about its meaning.

NuggetofPurestGreen · 17/09/2014 14:46

No. Most people wouldn't notice I'd say.

TheFilthiestPersonAlive · 17/09/2014 14:39

I really like it, but it's quite a strong name, and does have enduring associations.

(Hey non nonny, nonny, hey nonny)

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SoonToBeSix · 17/09/2014 14:36

I do slightly prefer Octavia but do you think people would find it odd calling our seventh child a name that means eight?

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NuggetofPurestGreen · 17/09/2014 14:33

No.

Octavia is better.