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Carmen?

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BelfortGabbz · 17/12/2017 17:44

I like it but do you think it sounds too 'grown up' for a baby and toddler?

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suckonthatmaureen · 22/12/2017 14:58

Absolutely love it. I have an Aunt called Carmen, and she is a force of nature (in a good way!)

daisypond · 22/12/2017 14:54

I like Carmen - you're naming a person, not a (temporary) baby.

CaptainChristmas · 22/12/2017 14:13

I find it a bit harsh sounding but don’t really know why. I used to know an absolutely lovely Carmen.

HuskyMcClusky · 21/12/2017 00:01

Carmen is beautiful. It’s my best friend’s name, and I was always jealous.

Have always much preferred it to Carmel.

horatioisabrick · 19/12/2017 10:53

I actually like Enid Blush

I think it was the way it was phrased (‘Carmel is dreadful’) that kind of threw me for a loop. That’s all.

RavenWings · 19/12/2017 10:46

What’s wrong with Carmel?

It’s a title of Mary, Mt Carmel features in the Old Testament and means something along the lines of ‘planted’ in Hebrew.

It’s also the name of an actual mountain range, Haifa is situated on the slopes of Mt. Carmel as well, btw.

And? That's a great list of facts, but facts don't make it a nice sounding name. It's very much a name for women in their 50s/60s in my area.

Enid, Agnes, Maud... I'm sure there's plenty of wonderful facts behind them. Still awful names imo.

BlazingPaddles · 19/12/2017 10:32

It's an Irish thing. Carmel is very dated name there, of a similar vibe to Pauline in the UK. Everyone knows a busybody called Carmel.

horatioisabrick · 19/12/2017 09:58

What’s wrong with Carmel?

It’s a title of Mary, Mt Carmel features in the Old Testament and means something along the lines of ‘planted’ in Hebrew.

It’s also the name of an actual mountain range, Haifa is situated on the slopes of Mt. Carmel as well, btw.

MilfordFound · 19/12/2017 09:33

I have a relative called Carmella, who is always known as Carmelita, ita being a Spanish diminutive for 'little'. I love her name. Carmen is lovely too.

horatioisabrick · 18/12/2017 23:32

Lovely name.

eggandchips5 · 18/12/2017 19:50

Love it!

gunsandbanjos · 18/12/2017 17:05

My daughters best friend is called Carmen, lovely girl and lovely name.

BlazingPaddles · 18/12/2017 13:52

Plus I wouldn't worry about a name being too grown up for a toddler. Better that than a toddler friendly name when she's fifty.

BlazingPaddles · 18/12/2017 13:49

Carmen is lovely. Carmel is dreadful.

Potteryprincess30 · 18/12/2017 13:39

I adore Carmen, 'grown up' names as you put it actually are even more adorable on babies I think then cutesy names. It'll carry her through to adulthood beautifuly and lovely nick names with Carmen for friends to use when she's a teenager.

I know a Carmen and she is gorgeous. Go for it Smile

shartsi · 18/12/2017 11:31

Nickname

shartsi · 18/12/2017 11:31

My Carmen's know is Carmenie

BoldBean2 · 18/12/2017 09:13

Beautiful!! Smart. Feminine and strong. Go for it
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17caterpillars1mouse · 18/12/2017 09:11

Lovely name. Go for it

RavenWings · 17/12/2017 23:19

Love it. Not as much of a fan of Carmel, I know a few in their 50s now and for that reason I just can't see it on a child in the same way as Carmen.

LeahG94 · 17/12/2017 23:18

I’ve always prefered Carmel

kaytee87 · 17/12/2017 22:48

Reminds me of Carmen Electra but her generation won't know who that is.

sinceyouask · 17/12/2017 22:41

Love it, and Carmel too.

Highpeak · 17/12/2017 22:37

Love it, has always been my favourite, unfortunately couldn't use it with our surname.
DD has a name I worried about for the same reason but we went with it anyway, she'll be an adult a long time!

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BelfortGabbz · 17/12/2017 20:20

Ooooh yes, LOVE Cami as a nn!

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