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Down to top 5, got to make a decision!

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BobbingUpAndDownLikeThis · 06/04/2016 17:58

Stuck between Beatrix, Dorothy, Harriet, Marianne and Matilda for baby due very soon! Surname is double barrelled with lots of T's in it, so I think that Matilda probably doesn't work with it but not sure.

Would like to know if you hate/love any of these names, and if so, why. Also would be interested in nicknames used for Marianne (so far thought of Mari, Maz, and Annie but the others have much more nickname potential).

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NoCapes · 07/04/2016 18:10

Oh I think the new list is awful
They're old fashioned in a 55/60 year old MIL kind of way ie not a good way
A baby called Susan? Just no

Cocochoco · 07/04/2016 17:34

Marianne!

mydogeatsnutstoo · 07/04/2016 17:33

Beatrix or Marianne are lovely, Marianne bit more unusual.

Not keen on the others personally.

MitzyLeFrouf · 07/04/2016 13:17

Harriet which is the epitome of plain to my ear.

I agree! The popularity of that name is a mystery to me.

ABitAsleep · 07/04/2016 13:11

Matilda - Love! Especially with nn Mattie or Tilda.
Harriet - Love! Especially with nn Harrie.
Marianne - Okay, but i prefer Marielle.
Beatrix - Okay, but love the nn Trixie.
Dorothy - Nice, could use nn Dora, Dot/Dottie or Dodie.
Susan - Don't like, very old fashioned, a bit frumpy. Susannah, or evern Savannah are much nicer.

As for nn, i always introduce myself as nickname surname, whatever the situation. So If you are planning on using Trixie as a nn for Beatrix or Dottie as a nn for Dorothy, it might bother you with all the T's. But if you like Harrie for a nn for Harriet, i don't think it would be as much of a problem. (i know your problem, this coming from someone with a fairly long surname which only cosists of T's, E's and B's)

FunkyPeacock · 07/04/2016 12:48

I much prefer your other names to Susan

What about Susannah?

FunkyPeacock · 07/04/2016 12:46

They all nice names but Harriet & Matilda far more popular IME than the other 3 so I'd be inclined to go for one of the others

Marianne & Beatrix both equally lovely so I'd go which whatever sounds best with your surname

BingoBonkers · 07/04/2016 12:43

Love love love love Beatrix.

MitzyLeFrouf · 07/04/2016 12:09

And a brilliant song to go with it.......

MitzyLeFrouf · 07/04/2016 12:08

Marianne.

Much nicer than the others!

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BobbingUpAndDownLikeThis · 07/04/2016 11:34

Oooh I like Marnie as a nickname!

Ran everything by DH again with the surname and Harriet and Matilda are out due to number of T's :( But we did reclaim Susan which had been number six, so the top four are now:

Marianne
Beatrix
Dorothy
Susan

It's really helpful to hear all the love for Marianne as I thought people might find it a bit boring. Do feel free to express hate for any as I think that's really helpful in terms of knowing what to go for - we don't plan on running them past anyone in real life :)

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GoldPlatedBacon · 07/04/2016 08:40

Marianne. my DP vetoed it.

Quercus3 · 07/04/2016 07:57

Marianne is brilliant

NadiaWadia · 07/04/2016 00:19

Marianne is absolutely gorgeous and by far the best! You don't have to use a nickname, but one possibility could be Marnie?

Quite like Harriet and Dorothy. Not so keen on the others.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 06/04/2016 23:07

Harriet and Marianne my favourites - considered both for my 2!

ashesandfire · 06/04/2016 23:06

Love Marianne!

SometimesItRains · 06/04/2016 22:15

I love Marianne (and also Dorothy in Miss Fisher )

Undercooked · 06/04/2016 22:12

I like Dorothy but love Dorothea. Dorothea could be Dora, Thea, Dotty, Dot, Dodo...

I actually like all your choices except Harriet which is the epitome of plain to my ear.

DramaAlpaca · 06/04/2016 22:12

I love Marianne, it's one of my all time favourite names.

JenniferAnistonsHair · 06/04/2016 20:47

Harriet is gorgeous.

Meredith also sounds fab with your list. Just a thought. Good luck!

NoCapes · 06/04/2016 20:43

Love Harriet
If DS2 was a girl he'd be Harriet

HelenaJustina · 06/04/2016 20:41

Another vote for Marianne

Wishfulmakeupping · 06/04/2016 20:38

Harriet! Fab name my ds would have been Harriet Elinor if he'd have been a girl.
Marianne is also nice.
I really liked Dorothy as a mn for dd a few years back but since then its been really popular with a few people I know and it's put me off to be honest.
Not keen on other two.

LotsofDots · 06/04/2016 20:38

Wait and see what she looks like! Your list is nice and short so you'll be able to narrow it down once she has arrived. For what it's worth, I have one DD with one of your names. She was nearly a Penelope, but she didn't look like one. Currently expecting DC3 and have at least two of your other names on the list!

Coldtoeswarmheart · 06/04/2016 20:35

TBH if DS uses his full name he has a consonant repeated 3 times and it only ocurred to me when he noticed it himself.

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