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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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RiseToday · 30/07/2017 00:09

No, it's not a pretty name and it sounds ancient

Guccibelt · 30/07/2017 00:07

Nooo it's really bad and nowhere near a comeback. I know one Judith in her 60s and even she thinks it's old fashioned and uses a nickname.

Buntysoven · 30/07/2017 00:02

Gorgeous. A really refreshing choice and one I would consider if ever lucky enough to have another dd.

myrtleWilson · 30/07/2017 00:00

I'm a godmother to a lovely 10yr old Judith and concur its a fab name ( like NannyR I also love Meredith but never convinced Dh...) good luck op!

catsofa · 30/07/2017 00:00

I love it. Knew one who shortened to Jody as a child.

WinkyisbackontheButterBeer · 29/07/2017 23:58

I'm not a fan. It seems old but not classic.
However, that is just me. If you love it and would happily be called it yourself, then go for it.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 29/07/2017 23:55

Sorry to upset the positive reactions apple cart but I think it's the most horrible girls name imaginable.
However That's my opinion not a fact.
Hope I've not upset you

NannyR · 29/07/2017 23:53

I love the name Judith. I also like Edith and Meredith (I like the -ith sound!)

TennisAtXmas · 29/07/2017 23:51

Haven't come across a Judith since I was a child, but i think its overdue for a revival, its a lovely name :-).

DramaAlpaca · 29/07/2017 23:49

Yes, I think it ticks all your boxes.

Taylor22 · 29/07/2017 23:49

One of the greatest woman I ever knew was named Judith. So I'm a huge fan!

bridgetreilly · 29/07/2017 23:49

Yes, good choice.

WannaBeDelgadaToFitInToMyPrada · 29/07/2017 23:48

I like it. I like Miriam too. I like this kind of name.

Sophronia · 29/07/2017 23:47

I like it!