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Bethan

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crazypenguinlady · 21/11/2017 16:29

Already have a DS who has a Welsh name, we live in Wales, DP has a strong Welsh name, our children will be attending a Welsh medium school, etc....

We are hoping to try for another baby next year and I've been thinking about names. I never thought about this name when pregnant with DS but it suddenly quite appealing to me if we ever have a daughter.

Opinions on Bethan? Is it dated? Do you know of any young Bethans?

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buttercup54321 · 21/11/2017 20:09

Bethany is nicer. I know an 8 year old one.

NauticalDisaster · 21/11/2017 20:09

I don't like it, I find it common (not class related, just a lot of people named Bethan). I don't find it particularly pretty or interesting. I don't lie Beth either though so not surprising.

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Shylo · 21/11/2017 20:05

I live in England (which doesn't help you!) and have a ten year old Bethan - we've only ever met one other of her age, although I do know a 20 something and a 40 something

I frequently see on here that people think the name a little meh but I've always loved it - she's Bea for short which I love too

deptfordgirl · 21/11/2017 19:59

I like it although prefer Bethany. I don't know any little Bethans and only one grownup.

AnyaMoondial · 21/11/2017 19:58

Love it.

WellTidy · 21/11/2017 19:25

Bethan was high on my list of Welsh names. I don think it's dated, but there were lots of Bethans in school with me in the 80 and 90s. I like it a lot though. Also on the list was Megan and , Anwen. All easy to pronounce. Much as I like Eleri and names like that, they're harder to pronounce if you're not Welsh.

Smoliver · 21/11/2017 19:20

Lovely name! I knew one growing up and she was lovely

Footle · 21/11/2017 17:48

I knew a boy called Bethan. Was that a mistake by his ( non-Welsh speaking ) parents, or can it also be a boy's name? I think he changed it when he grew up.

Geegee4 · 21/11/2017 17:14

Oh and I used to work with a Bethan- she was kind, warm and very fair person. Stand up name for sure!

Geegee4 · 21/11/2017 17:14

Lovely x our DD2 has a popular welsh name, and I love Bethan too!

BrutusMcDogface · 21/11/2017 17:10

Love it!

Littlehouseonthepraririe · 21/11/2017 17:06

Was going to say I'm not a fan , but I'm Welsh and I Love Bethan said with the Welsh accent ! Makes it a totally different name imo! 💗

glitterbiscuits · 21/11/2017 17:01

Perfect

ThisisrealityGreg · 21/11/2017 16:53

I am related to a Bethan and I think it's lovely.

sonlypuppyfat · 21/11/2017 16:51

Love it I know one teenage Bethan I live in England I think all welsh names are beautiful

17caterpillars1mouse · 21/11/2017 16:49

I love it. The youngest I know is mid 20's but it doesn't seem dates to me

MammieBear · 21/11/2017 16:49

Nice name, Bethany is Lovely.