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Philomena?

33 replies

ruralmother · 08/12/2017 08:45

I'd love any opinions, thoughts or alternative suggestions. Surname is Gator and other possible names include Genevieve, Margot and Allegra (though most likely not Allegra due to the Ally-Gator issue).
I also like (but husband dislikes) Araminta. Big sister is Ottilie.

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BackforGood · 09/12/2017 14:11

Not keen myself, and the obvious shortening of Phil' is definitely thought of as a boy's name which is going to cause confusion.

HuskyMcClusky · 09/12/2017 14:11

Philomena is awful. Sorry, I’m being as polite as I can, but it was the name of very old Irish Catholic nuns when I was at school.

Even the sounds are horrible. Sad

NinonDeLenclos · 09/12/2017 14:06

I like Araminta best. Philomena is a mouthful.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 08/12/2017 18:16

Genevieve is by far the nicest out of an horrendous bunch, sorry

Happpydays · 08/12/2017 16:18

I agree with PP - a name ending in a consonant would sound much better!

Olivelor · 08/12/2017 15:56

Wow. what lovely names. I really like Philomena and Genevieve.

cautiousoptimist1 · 08/12/2017 15:40

I quite like Philomena but it was my great grandmothers name. She was always known as Minnie though and Minnie Gator wouldn't be good!

I love Margot, especially with Ottilie.

curryforbreakfast · 08/12/2017 15:39

Genevieve the french or english way? I prefer the former.

MikeUniformMike · 08/12/2017 15:39

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MikeUniformMike · 08/12/2017 15:38

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TinoTheArtisticMouse · 08/12/2017 15:08

Blimey this is a difficult. No offense but it's really hard to think of a name that works with your surname. I've never heard of a Gator before!

I don't think you can have something ending in a vowel sound or y, as they flow into the surname and sound a bit like a piece of equipment (finellagator) or a reptile (arabellagator).

So I think something that ends in a consonant, like Meredith, or sounds like it ends in a consonant, like Josephine?

Can we just suggest new surnames for you instead? 😁

Elmo303 · 08/12/2017 13:05

Some alternatives that I thinksound good with Ottilie and your surname:

Vivienne
Mirabel
Romilly

Snap8TheCat · 08/12/2017 12:43

Ahh I love Ally Gator!! Grin

Pemba · 08/12/2017 12:42

I am sorry, but to me too Philomena = old Irish lady.

Phillida?

PoncyCanapes · 08/12/2017 12:40

I cant get past the 'ould Irish aunty Philomena' association, I'm afraid.

Genevieve is lovely.

Mrsknackered · 08/12/2017 12:37

Would Finella or Fionnaula be any good?

Not a fan of Philomena. I agree with you on Arabella, I know an awful up her own arse Arabella, so that puts me off too.

What about?
Heloise
Hebe
Beatrix
Maeve

ScarlettOH · 08/12/2017 12:11

Delilah?

mammmamia · 08/12/2017 12:10

Don't like it but I love Genevieve, I think it is fine with your surname. I know one who is nicknamed Evie which is cute.

SoftBlocks · 08/12/2017 12:09

Genevieve.

Debby08 · 08/12/2017 12:06

Why not Madison? :) though Araminta is also beautiful.

earlgreyandgherkins · 08/12/2017 12:02

Ottilie is such a nice name, it's hard to find one tht is as nice ! I don't think philomena is in the same league

MikeUniformMike · 08/12/2017 10:20

I'm not sure how you could derive Pippy or Polly from Philomena.

ElenaBothari · 08/12/2017 09:46

I can't hear philomena without singing the song, and I don't like it with gator sorry.

MammieBear · 08/12/2017 09:43

Pippy silly phone.

MammieBear · 08/12/2017 09:42

Philomena is lovely, you could have pippin or Polly as nns.

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