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Judith

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blinkineckmum · 29/07/2017 23:41

I am expecting no.3 and struggling with girls names. My other 2 have classic, international names (I think). They are names that have been around for many hundreds of years anyway. Any thoughts on Judith? I want timeless, easy to shorten names, not fussy or overly pretty or trendy names.
Thanks

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Sophronia · 01/08/2017 18:33

Love names like Judith, Esther and Miriam. I would add Susannah, Ruth and Tabitha.

Lozmatoz · 01/08/2017 18:01

No!

viques · 01/08/2017 16:39

I like Judith, also like Jennifer, another one due for a comeback IMO.

SirVixofVixHall · 01/08/2017 16:37

I really like Judith. I am like the pp who said she likes this type of name. Classic, unfussy , not little girly or overly flowery, or whimsical. Not top try hard. I imagine Judiths living in beautiful houses of soft red brick, with polished floors, writing novels...

Loopy567 · 01/08/2017 16:33

I know a couple of young Primrose's.

HoratioNightboy · 01/08/2017 15:28

I like -th names too, but I have to admit I struggle with Judith a little. I think it's the "middle-aged" connotations it has rather than the actual sound, which is quite nice.

Would Judah be an option? It was quite popular for girls in the 19th century so possibly even more old-fashioned though!

MammieBear · 31/07/2017 09:43

Lovely choice.

friedegs · 30/07/2017 22:16

It always sounds like a "grey" name to me. I want to like it but I don't.

tararabumdeay · 30/07/2017 15:59

Oh gosh, you've just reminded me that two older lads I had date/s with in the v. late 70's both already had sort of steady girlfriends called Judith.

They were lovely lads and after a date and grope or two went on, each, to marry their lovely Judith.

I got over it. I was 15 and very stupid.

Chaffinch4 · 30/07/2017 15:13

Or what about Susannah?

Chaffinch4 · 30/07/2017 15:12

I like Judith. Rachel is lovely too. I know a Miriam shortened to Mims, which I think is sweet. Esther? Could be Essie or Etty for short?

LorLorr2 · 30/07/2017 13:30

How about Jennifer/Jenny?
Rachel might work for the type you're going for too :)

Topseyt · 30/07/2017 13:26

I don't dislike it, but wouldn't use it.

To me it is quite a dated name, but that might be because the only Judith I ever knew would now be in her seventies.

It might make a comeback, who knows?

hellejuice91 · 30/07/2017 10:35

To me Judith is a 40 year old woman not a child. Judy could be cute though

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 30/07/2017 09:16

I like it too, also Judy.😀

Celestia26 · 30/07/2017 08:13

Are you OK with the Judy shortening? Because that would be a strong possibility!

ifigoup · 30/07/2017 08:07

Other names in this vein that I like are:

Jacintha/Jacinta
Thalia
Nicola

n0ne · 30/07/2017 08:04

I much prefer Judith to Janet or Susan. Refreshing choice.

Theworldisfullofidiots · 30/07/2017 08:03

No don't like it.

Jane?

TheScottishPlay · 30/07/2017 08:02

I like it too along with Julia, Julienne and Juliet. Strong but 'pretty'.

witchofzog · 30/07/2017 08:01

Sorry but I absolutely hate the name Judith. It has always been my most hated girls name. Sorry

Icewindfire98 · 30/07/2017 07:58

Helena?
Janet is nice

Serenrose · 30/07/2017 07:55

I know a Judith and she is amazing so I'm a bit biaised towards the name! She is known as Jude. I also love Miriam as suggested by pp. Other suggestions - Penelope, Karen, Sally??

Alittlepotofrosie · 30/07/2017 07:27

Susannah nn susie is quite nice.

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blinkineckmum · 30/07/2017 07:05

I do also like Janet and Susan (Jan and Sue). Sue is out though, too similar to my son's name.

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