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Valerie!

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BreeVDKamp · 16/05/2015 08:21

Had a dream last night that we called impending DC Valley, short for Valerie! I weirdly love Valley but in reality, Valerie is in the same league as Pat/Pam/Sue/Bev, isn't it?? Not due a comeback IMO!

Although those names will probably be all the rage when our kids are having our grandchildren Grin

I prefer our consciously-chosen girls name over this dreamy one, so don't think we'll be having a little Val, but just thought that was funny.

Anyone know any little Valeries? Or Pats for that matter.

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MarjorieWinklepicker · 16/05/2015 11:59

I know a 6 year old Valerie, it really suits her. I quite like it.

FatWalda · 16/05/2015 11:52

Very pretty name, and the fact that there are numerous ladies in their 60s and 70s named Valerie does not change that.

Penguinotterfoxbadger · 16/05/2015 10:03

I think it's lovely, and more along the lines of Sylvie or Margot than Pam. Not a "brave choice" kind of name, just a nice and slightly unusual one.

helzapoppin2 · 16/05/2015 09:05

It's a lovely name! ;)

ChilliMum · 16/05/2015 09:03

I love the name it is a classic and I know a very lovely Valerie.

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BreeVDKamp · 16/05/2015 09:00

Wow a baby Valerie! That is cool. Yes it does seem sweet. DH says he likes Valerie, he is braver than me though I think!

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thegreylady · 16/05/2015 08:49

I am a 71 year old Valerie and know one (unrelated) baby with the name. It seems oddly sweet and quite unusual now though it was common in my time. I also know a Betsy and a Sylvie both under 5.

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