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Jemima or Tabitha

44 replies

LessonsLearned · 24/09/2016 22:32

I love these names so much. Yes, I know all about Beatrix Potter! Yes, I know a lot of people think Tabitha is a cat's name but I don't really know any cats so it doesn't bother me. So, those things aside... Which do you prefer?

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ClaudiaWankleman · 26/09/2016 07:22

Have a close friend called Jemima. We have both travelled extensively in the USA, including the south. The name has never come up as a racist thing

It just gets trotted out on MN at every mention of the name. My favourite pearl clutching example.

MothershipG · 26/09/2016 07:12

I've met 2 little Jemimas recently so it's definitely on the up, don't know if that's an issue for you OP?

Bambooshoots14 · 26/09/2016 07:03

I know someone with both Smile

Roomba · 26/09/2016 07:00

Tabitha.

dontwannapullahammie · 26/09/2016 06:29

Tabitha

lizzieoak · 26/09/2016 06:20

Both are lovely but if I had to choose, I slightly prefer Tabitha.

PointlessUsername · 26/09/2016 01:25

Tabitha.

MistressMolecules · 26/09/2016 01:14

Both pretty but prefer Tabitha.

AngharadTheSplendid · 26/09/2016 00:35

Jemima is fab

Poocatcherchampion · 25/09/2016 21:06

If it is thought to be racist in the us doesn't it challenge that stereotype if it is also a normal British name?

We toyed with both for dd2 and 3. Dd3 turned out to be a boy.

Jojo13 · 25/09/2016 21:03

Love Jemima

blinkowl · 25/09/2016 20:49

Tabitha

Footle · 25/09/2016 18:59

I used to know a lovely one called Jimey for short.

TheScottishPlay · 25/09/2016 18:36

Tabitha is lovely.

BellaShLex · 25/09/2016 18:32

Both are lovely but Tabitha is beautiful and unusual.

katemess12 · 25/09/2016 10:58

Tabitha.

Don't like Jemima, and the idea that it's associated with racism in the US would put me off. Your child will likely travel to the US at some point in their life, and their name will probably get a few raised eyebrows.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 25/09/2016 10:50

Ooh, love them both.
At a push, Tabitha

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 25/09/2016 09:50

Jemima.

But I like Tabitha as well.

LotsOfDots · 25/09/2016 09:45

I prefer Tabitha, I think. I've met a couple of Jemimas, but no Tabithas.

Nelleflowerpot · 25/09/2016 09:43

Jemima is my favorite

notagiraffe · 25/09/2016 09:04

Both are nice but I prefer Jemima.

woodly2013 · 25/09/2016 08:58

Jemima was the rag doll in playschool. Remember Amble who was the other doll too?

grandmainmypocket · 25/09/2016 08:09

Both lovely but I really like Jemima.

Barefootcontessa84 · 25/09/2016 08:06

I like both, but Jemima edges it for me because I'm not keen on the nicknames that come out of Tabitha.

KoalaDownUnder · 25/09/2016 04:31

Also, Tabitha is a 3-syllable name with basically no good nicknames. Tab? Tabby? (Then she'll really sound like a cat!)

Jemima gives you Jem or Mima. Smile