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Would love some thoughts on this name...

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needsomeopinions · 25/05/2017 12:43

Elma

I came across this name for our DD due soon and it might be pregnancy hormones but I really like the name. What do you think?

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Leavesandburies · 26/05/2017 09:37

I grew up with one. Her christened name was Eleanor Mary. They shortened it to Elma. I always assumed it was a normal name but thinking about it now, I've only known the one.

Oysterbabe · 26/05/2017 09:33

Yeah I think Fudd or Elephant. I'd worry about bullying if your child ever had any weight issues.

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needsomeopinions · 26/05/2017 00:57

Thanks everyone for the comments, seems pretty consistent that we should definitely not use Elma as a name!

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Sugarpiehoneyeye · 25/05/2017 22:56

I know a lovely Velma, so I second this.

Solasum · 25/05/2017 22:00

An elver is a young eel, Elva lovers.

I like Elma. Velma is Scooby Doo. Also Selma, Simpsons.

CaulkheadUpNorf · 25/05/2017 21:59

The elephant.

Tinnie88 · 25/05/2017 21:56

My first thought was Elmo. If it's handwritten people could easily mistake it. Elva though, love that. Never heard of it before but adding it to my own list!

TheMasterNotMargarita · 25/05/2017 21:52

I used to work with a lovely lady called Elma.
She was kind and gentle so it's a yes from me!

HeyCat · 25/05/2017 21:49

The cream is Emla.

Elma does make me think of Elmer Fudd I'm afraid.

Dontrocktheboat · 25/05/2017 21:48

I like it. But I think as my accent is Scottish the Elmer elephant/ fudd issue doesn't arise.

Like Elva and Alma too.

BuzzKillington · 25/05/2017 21:47

Isn't it the anaesthetic cream?

SuperBeagle · 25/05/2017 21:46

Elmer Fudd here too.

goldenrachita · 25/05/2017 17:33

I much prefer Alma. Because it's the better known variation and it's quite pretty.

Elma is not terrible but she'll end up another Ellie/Elle and the world has plenty of them already.

teabagsmummy · 25/05/2017 17:10

It's my mums name well she's Elizabeth Mary shortened to elma

Catminion · 25/05/2017 17:06

I would associate it with the elephant - while it is a nice elephant, I think it would set your DD up for teasing, sorry.

thethoughtfox · 25/05/2017 17:02

I'm afraid I also thought fud.

AnnieAnoniMouse · 25/05/2017 15:05

I think your hormones are tricking you into thinking this is a good idea. Keep looking, you'll find something nice that you like.

DoreenGray · 25/05/2017 15:01

I have a very lovely Auntie Elma in Ireland. I love it!
However, this wasn't her birth name, more of a nickname that evolved when she was a toddler, as her younger sibling was learning to talk!

Shopkinsdoll · 25/05/2017 14:55

Elma FUD! kids can be very cruel. I wouldn't

watchingitallagain · 25/05/2017 14:47

My great grandma was called Elva which I think is the coolest name ever. I wish I could use it but unfortunately my grandfather would have to die first. (Strangest family ever).

Scarydinosaurs · 25/05/2017 14:45

I know a lovely Scottish Elma and therefore love the name.

MamaHanji · 25/05/2017 14:44

The elephant. But still a lovely name! Was a lovely elephant.

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 25/05/2017 14:40

The point of Baby Names topic is to get people's opinions on certain names isn't it?

There's no point to posters coming on and saying that "what matters is that you like it or "your baby your choice

Surely.

PointlessUsername · 25/05/2017 14:38

Makes me think of a old lady.

wildflowerfable · 25/05/2017 14:37

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