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Timeless girls name

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Steph1502 · 04/06/2015 21:24

Looking for a timeless classic girls name for DD4. Other girls begin with M, S and H so would like to use a different initial. All suggestions welcome :) thanks in advance x

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SylvaniansAtEase · 07/06/2015 23:04

Oh sorry mrspremise - Kath to me seems very dated, that's all! No offence (I hope). Much prefer Kate, Cathy at a push, like Cate too (and know a few). Kath seems very 70s (says she who also rejoices in a typical 70s name).

Biscuitsneeded · 07/06/2015 22:44

Eleanor
Audrey
Frances
Juliet

reuset · 07/06/2015 22:40

Kath sounds more dated to me, not dreadful though I suppose. But I do much prefer Cathy for a shortening.

mrspremise · 07/06/2015 19:23

Out of interest, Sylvanians, what's up with "end[ing] up as Kath" Is this a hitherto unrecognised fate worse than death in MN-Iand? Hmm

MrsHathaway · 06/06/2015 21:36

Josephine (Jojo, Posy)

::swoons::

I've just followed you from another thread, Sylvanians, and am about to get whiplash from nodding at your posts. Kindly desist from being so right.

wizzler · 06/06/2015 21:24

Lorna ?
I prefer Catherine to Kathleen

ItsRainingInBaltimore · 06/06/2015 21:05

Emma
Alexandra
Lois
Elizabeth
Georgina
Tabitha
Erica
Rosalind
Francesca
Jennifer
Rose
Camille
Lara

lastqueenofscotland · 06/06/2015 20:59

Emma
Emily
Anna
Olivia
Alice
Charlotte
Amy
Lucy
Bethany
Francesca
Georgina
Harriet
Isabella
Imogen
Juliet
Polly
Sophie

SylvaniansAtEase · 06/06/2015 11:23

Sorry but I think Kathleen is grim, and it's more likely to end up as 'Kath'. And I'd be digging my heels in on just being named after BOTH his mum and sister. And - you don't like it, so he can just get unstuck on it. If either person doesn't like a name, it's off the table.

Anna (Annie)
Francesca (Chesca)
Isabella (Belle)
Josephine (Jojo, Posy)

CordeliaFrost · 06/06/2015 11:02

You've had some lovely suggestions, but I'd just like to say, I love Kathleen.

One of my friend's has a 3yo daughter, Kathleen who is known Kate (or Katie).

reuset · 06/06/2015 01:37

Caitlin is not unusual, to poster who said it was. It was as popular, at its peak (a few years ago) if not more, than Imogen (so top 20/30 approx) And is currently just outside top 100

Nyree is timeless as it has never been associated with a particular era - what other definition do you think applies to timeless?

It's never been associated with an era because it has been so little used, and rare, in the UK. But you are right. I don't think it's classic though, even an unusual one, as it's not well known or used enough in UK, nice as it is.

I'm bordering on pedantry again, ignore my ramblings Grin

Ipushedmygrannyaffabus · 06/06/2015 00:28

Love Kathleen! Would also suggest

Kate
Louise
Helen/a
Anne
Mary
Bernadette
Verity

newname64 · 05/06/2015 23:10

My DD is Katherine but has always told everyone to call her Katie/Kate or Kat (will only use Katherine on her CV as she says it sounds more distinguished).

I know a Kathleen who goes by the name Kate so you may get your own way in the end anyway!

WankerDeAsalWipe · 05/06/2015 23:04

Nyree is timeless as it has never been associated with a particular era - what other definition do you think applies to timeless?

SycamoreMum · 05/06/2015 22:21

Nyree is middle eastern I think......

SycamoreMum · 05/06/2015 22:19

Evangeline
Avangeline
Cecilia
Josephine
Matilda
Seraphina

Kleptronic · 05/06/2015 22:19

Ok in which part of the world is Nyree timeless? I am pleased to be educated Smile

BlueChampagne · 05/06/2015 22:14

Felicity
Constance
Fiona
Georgia
Tamsin
Judith
Francesca

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Steph1502 · 05/06/2015 13:50

Caitlin and Caitlyn both already in use in family one on each side. This baby naming business is hard going

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TheNewStatesman · 05/06/2015 13:46

Antonia
Rosalind
Susannah
Jane
Ellen
Esther

baaaabaaaaabaaaa · 05/06/2015 13:37

Sophie
Alexandra
Amanda
Emily
Andrea
Angela

WankerDeAsalWipe · 05/06/2015 13:22

I actually like Kathleen but I think the baby needs her own name - Caitlin any use - you could still use Cait and DH and family could use the Irish pronounciation which i think isn't a kick in the @rse from Kathleen.

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Steph1502 · 05/06/2015 11:44

Haha MrsHathaway... My DD, who's name begins with H'd middle name is Margaret.

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reuset · 05/06/2015 10:38

timeless, enduring classic - Elizabeth
More unusual, enduring classic (infrequently, but always still used, but never very popular or peaking) - Cordelia

MrsHathaway · 05/06/2015 10:37
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