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Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

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Wanted: girls name. Must be fabulous.

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MaureenMacnally · 25/05/2015 11:28

Why am I pregnant again ffs? Stupid Catholic upbringing. My body will an unsalvageable wreck and we will be living in penury for the next two decades.

Anyway. Need a girls name. I am utterly devoid of inspiration, being interested only in grab bags of Skips and having naps.

Already have an Agnes and an Enid. Surname Stephens.

Dislike: frilliness; 'ah' endings; 'classic' names.

Like: fabulous names. I was keen on Ramona the last go-round, but think I might have lost my love for it.

Any suggestions?

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MitzyLeFrouf · 25/05/2015 22:33

I bet she bloody loves being called Anne when she thinks about what might have been........

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 25/05/2015 22:33

Some people could start an argument in an empty room!

Ursula? Dervla? Derval?

calzone · 25/05/2015 22:32

Sadly, someone pointed out to Granny what a lesbian was and she was so mortified she called Mum......Anne. GrinGrinGrin

MitziKinsky · 25/05/2015 22:32

I once though someone called Corinne was called Colin. That was awkward.

But it is a nice(ish) name.

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MaureenMacnally · 25/05/2015 22:31

Calzone, Lesbia is actually really nice. But a tough name to wear in the playground, I grant you.

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MitziKinsky · 25/05/2015 22:30

The Zwei Mitz-ei. I like it. Grin

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MaureenMacnally · 25/05/2015 22:29

neddle - no to those, but in weirdly same vein, DP has just suggested Corinne. (Pronounced Korin, not Coh-reen).

I like it. I am adding it to The List.

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MitzyLeFrouf · 25/05/2015 22:29

calzone why did your grandparents not plump for Lesbia in the end?

Your mum seriously had a luckier escape than the Count of Monte Cristo.

reuset · 25/05/2015 22:29

fact of the matter is is that any Catholic is more than entitled to be less than reverential towards the religion they were brought up in.I suggest you learn how to deal with it as your prim outrage will wear you out.

You're just being disingenuous now, mitzy. Now I'm prim and reverential am I

I said earlier, and more than once since, as you well know: Questioning, criticism, challenging, making jokes, all fine. Pedalling inaccurate, outmoded, sexist stereotypes as 'joke' not so much

neddle · 25/05/2015 22:26

I haven't rtft because 13!!! pages, so I've no idea if these have already been posted or you've chosen already.

Robyn, Zerren, Tamsyn - pretty awesome non cutesy names imo.

calzone · 25/05/2015 22:25

I feel like there's an argument going on around me but am ignoring it.SmileSmile

Am dying to see OP's list and to know if Lesbia is on said list.

SquareTheCircle · 25/05/2015 22:23

Leonora
Geraldine
Maude
Adeline
Clementine
Emmeline
Blanche

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MaureenMacnally · 25/05/2015 22:23

I really like Vita!

Valentina...not so much Grin

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MitzyLeFrouf · 25/05/2015 22:22

Mitzi we can be the Zwei Mitz-ei.

reuset · 25/05/2015 22:22

I was pointing out that I was Catholic too. I'll mention my nationality if I see fit (minus any attached stereotypes or sexism Wink )

Oh I do believe I have contributed something constructive. I dislike casual (any) sexism, and outmoded stereotypes of that nature and will speak out.

MitzyLeFrouf · 25/05/2015 22:21

reuset I'm really not bothered as to your opinion of me. The fact of the matter is is that any Catholic is more than entitled to be less than reverential towards the religion they were brought up in.

I suggest you learn how to deal with it as your prim outrage will wear you out.

OhMyActualDays · 25/05/2015 22:20

I know a brilliant take-no-prisoners Vida... I wonder if it is the same one! Grin

MitziKinsky · 25/05/2015 22:19

MitzyLeFrouf isn't otherMitzy....I'm otherMitzy! Grin

calzone · 25/05/2015 22:18

My Mum was going to be called Lesbia........

MitziKinsky · 25/05/2015 22:17

I'm off to name change soon, not now.

I will be back to my usual posting name tomorrow, reuset. It would be silly to post on the same thread under a different name, now wouldn't it. You seem to be the only offended Catholic here. And what has your nationality or heritage got to do with your being offended?

And why are you even posting of the thread when you don't have anything constructive to contribute? If you really believe the OP is offensive, maybe just report it to MN?

Vera.

Heidi122 · 25/05/2015 22:17

What does "too North London" mean??? Grin

RickOShay · 25/05/2015 22:17

Do you like it?
Also like Valentina, but might be a little on the poncy side for you.

reuset · 25/05/2015 22:16

Well that doesn't say much about you I'm afraid, otherMitzi . The OP would receive a different reaction posting that sexist, outmoded claptrap on the main boards.

calzone · 25/05/2015 22:16

But I really want you to go for Doris.

calzone · 25/05/2015 22:16

Thank goodness! GrinGrin