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Alabama

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EllenDegenerate · 10/05/2016 17:56

I really like it.
DP is unsure.

Opinions?

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MotherDuckSaid · 17/10/2016 20:07

Nooooooo !!

SenecaFalls · 15/10/2016 16:42

The Carolina's, Virginia (and obv west Virginia), Louisiana, and Maryland are all named for Royals too. Not that anyone asked, but i think it interesting.

It is interesting. New York was also named for a royal: James, Duke of York who became James II and VII.

I grew up in the state of Georgia; it is actually very different from Alabama. We have two Nobel Peace Prize recipients for heavens sake! And yes, it was named for King George II.

MrsRaymondReddington · 15/10/2016 13:08

What a coincidence! Mine will be called Romilly (having changed from aforementioned similar to Alabama name) and she's due in December Grin

ImperialBlether · 15/10/2016 11:27

I think you're much better at choosing boys' names than girls' names, OP!

CupofTeaTime · 15/10/2016 11:15

I know a girl called Dakota, I quite like that. Alabama is a no from me

Mooey89 · 15/10/2016 11:14

Wasn't Alabama a prostitute?? Grin

Congratulations whatever you choose.
I love your other children's names fwiw!

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EllenDegenerate · 15/10/2016 10:42

Good morning

It did make me chuckle to see this thread reanimated Grin

Alabama isn't really still in the running although I do still love it and still think if it as no more odd than Georgia (and much prettier sounding)
I may still use it as a second name (probably will now that this thread popped back up. I take it as a sign)

Currently debating Leocadie/Romilly if the baby is a girl.
If a boy will definitely be Raphael William Xavier.

Baby is making his/her appearance via ELCS at some point on 2nd December.
I'll let you all know if Alabama gets a look in!

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Mamatallica · 15/10/2016 09:55

If you love OP then go for it, why do you care so much what other people think? It's not my taste but then I wouldn't want everyone to call their children only the names I like, that would be ridiculous.

DixieExter · 15/10/2016 09:37

Not awful but I dislike it

DerelictMyBalls · 15/10/2016 09:27

I love it! It's easy to spell and pronounce, I love place names and it will really stand out amongst the sea of endless Evies and Amelies.

GiddyOnZackHunt · 15/10/2016 01:44

I would so pick Alabama if you always said it like Alabama Worley does.
I love that film.
I hope you picked Alabama Magdalena.

BradleyPooper · 15/10/2016 01:28

Sorry, I've been to Alabama, (live next door in Texas) and it's one of the poorest states in the USA. Even here, it's a real redneck name and I would imagine her living in a trailer with a guy called Billy Bob. Please don't.

Buntysoven · 15/10/2016 01:23

I've been to Alabama and found it horrible. Sorry but the name conjures up mosquitoes stinking swamps and really rude people

mycatstares · 14/10/2016 17:09

It's the sort of name that Mickhyla-Mae's mum would choose.

Made me lolGrin

wtffgs · 14/10/2016 17:09

Is your surname Myself? Grin

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 14/10/2016 17:09

Sweet home...Wink

mycatstares · 14/10/2016 17:08

Sweet home Alabama, where the skies are so blue...

No just no.

MrsRaymondReddington · 14/10/2016 17:04

I really like it! It's very similar to the name I chose that I have now decided against because I made the mistake of asking people's opinions!

MadameDePomPom · 14/10/2016 16:41

I just want to yell 'Ay-la-bay-mah, you git yourself in here now y'hear?' in an awful cod Southern accent.

lljkk · 14/10/2016 16:21

Just because I admire OP's style, I'm giving Alabama the thumbs up.
It makes me think of the song or the country music band more than the US state.

HouseworkIsASin10 · 14/10/2016 15:48

You asked for opinions.
It's shite.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 14/10/2016 09:35

Jeez !

HuffaLump2016 · 14/10/2016 07:59

Have you ever been to Alabama? Do you have any connection to native Americans? Do you know that most university parties in the US will feature a drink called an "Alabama Slamma"? Alabama is not a very nice place (sorry!) and doesn't have many positive associations so that alone would put me off.

NavyandWhite · 14/10/2016 07:56

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SoupDragon · 14/10/2016 07:52

I can not believe that these threads are serious. I hope they aren't!