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Honest opinions, please :)

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SpunkyMummy · 28/10/2016 22:20

Angelica Lettice ... ... (my pick)
Lettice Thalia ... ...(DH's pick)

Frederik Bertram ... ... (DH's pick)
William Horatio ... ... (my pick)

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TheHiphopopotamus · 28/10/2016 23:20

What are you thinking, are you writing a book about talking mice

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How is Lettice pronounced? It was fashionable in Tudor times, one of Elizabeth I's ladies-in-waiting was called Lettys. I always assumed it was pronounced Le-teece, but on a tv programme they said it like the salad vegetable so for that reason, I'd probably avoid that one. I quite like Lettie though.

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SpunkyMummy · 28/10/2016 23:20

exit

Oops. Well, I really like Lettice. But different people have different opinions. And their opinions are valid. I did ask, after all :)

Angelica reminds me of the Italian country side. It was actually the name of a woman that used to work on my grandmother's vineyard (terrible wine...).That's probably why the name Angelica is so rural imo.

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Vixxfacee · 28/10/2016 23:20

Talia is the only salvageable thing out of that mess.

Bogburglar75 · 28/10/2016 23:18

What about Laetitia which is what I assume Lettice is originally a shortening of? It's not the name that would leap to mind for a baby girl but the meaning is lovely, and if it's for a favourite great aunt ... Thalia Laetitia?

chattygranny · 28/10/2016 23:17

I think of Lettice as a perfectly credible old school name. I also know a Letitia and she is always known as Letty. Both are pretty I think. I like all your short list. Is there a reason for the ?German spelling of Frederik as opposed to the usual Frederick? I think that might be a nuisance.

TheImpossibleGirl · 28/10/2016 23:16

I love both boys names.

I also really like Lettice and Thalia, although not necessarily together. But I like names like Apple, Lemon, Bluebell etc. so may not be representative of 'normal' people.

Hayles88 · 28/10/2016 23:15

Yes unfortunate outcome for a Colette, 16 years of teasing wasn't fun for her and watching your 6 year old little sister bawl her eyes out about it was brutal. Imagine what Lettice will get, I get you want a "unique" name for you ickle snowflake but be real and realise that that is that child/adults name!

HardcoreLadyType · 28/10/2016 23:11

I love them all except Thalia which makes me think of thallium.

Or would it be pronounced Tah-lia? In which case, I like that more than Angelica.

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SpunkyMummy · 28/10/2016 23:11

88 that is admittedly an unfortunate outcome... But it might actually be a better nn than the one my friends have for me.

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ExitPursuedBySpartacus · 28/10/2016 23:09

You misunderstood my peasant remark. I love the name Lettice and was referring to those who did not recognise it as a viable name.

chowchowchow · 28/10/2016 23:09

How is Lettice pronounced? Is it let-ees?

Hayles88 · 28/10/2016 23:09

Henrietta Lettice 😂😂😂😂😂 now that has made my day!

Hayles88 · 28/10/2016 23:08

Colette nn Lettie.... Lettuce/Lettuce leaf/wormy lettuce/wormy.... Usual kid teasing. Quite simple really, kids can be very clever.

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SpunkyMummy · 28/10/2016 23:06

Henrietta is a lovely name, I agree. Thank you:)

But my sister's middle name is Henrietta... (she goes by Henrietta or Titta, so, I'd actually rather avoid this one)

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JosephineMaynard · 28/10/2016 23:03

Lettice sounds too much like Lettuce for my liking.

The rest sound fine to me.

Ontopofthesunset · 28/10/2016 23:03

The boys' names are fine. I prefer the traditional English spelling of Frederick unless you have particular reasons to choose that spelling.

Angelica Lettice is two green foodstuffs. I prefer Lettice to Angelica which is so sweeeeet. Not really a fan of Thalia as I think people won't be sure how to say it - Thay-Lee-ah or Thaa-Lee-ah or Taaleeah or Taylya. But as a middle name it wouldn't matter.

griffinsss · 28/10/2016 23:03

Absolutely love both boys names. Especially William Horatio. I love Thalia from your girls names too, but the rest aren't to my taste.

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Lunar1 · 28/10/2016 23:03

Because you sound like you are naming a puppy, or new variety of vegetable. Your child will carry this name and have to live with it.

My friend has a similar name, when she introduced herself to new people she says, hi I'm 'leek'...yes my parents are idiots!

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SpunkyMummy · 28/10/2016 23:02

Colette? Why would she get Lettice jokes? What's the connection?

If children want to bully somebody they will always find a reason. I have an (apparently...) quirky name and was never bullied.

Slightly less awful. Well, that isn't too bad, is it :)

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Hayles88 · 28/10/2016 22:59

You can not name a child Lettice! My ds is Colette and has had enough lettuce jokes in her time, let alone being called Lettice. The rest are slightly less awful.

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SpunkyMummy · 28/10/2016 22:58

Exit the names are a bit rural, I agree. Especially Angelica... But I think it's rather cute.:)

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Qwerdy1234 · 28/10/2016 22:58

Willy Ho?

cheekyfunkymonkey · 28/10/2016 22:57

Please don't!

It's easy to get wrapped up in wacky names when forced with a timescale to make a decision. Our DD was lucky she was born a girl!!!

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