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Valentina?

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ReggaetonLente · 26/02/2018 18:12

Thoughts on Valentina?

And would you expect a girl called Valentina to be a particular nationality?

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helpmum2003 · 26/02/2018 18:19

Russian was the first nationality that came to my mind - I don't see that as being a problem but I know some Eastern Europeans do.

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ReggaetonLente · 26/02/2018 18:16

I had to google RDPR!

We love the name, but baby will be half Czech (funnily enough) and in laws are worried it sounds too Russian. I just wanted to know if anyone would make that connection! Not that it bothers me in the slightest.

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Mrsknackered · 26/02/2018 18:16

I really like Valentina, I probably would expect her to be Italian/Spanish (?) but wouldn't be surprised if they weren't.

I also really like Clementina.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 26/02/2018 18:14

Not anymore I wouldn't, we live in a multicultural society, where anything goes. Valentina is a very pretty name, I don't like Val, but do like Leni or Tina, as nick names.

SneakyGremlins · 26/02/2018 18:14

RPDR fan?

I love the name Smile

MyKingdomForBrie · 26/02/2018 18:13

Oh that’s true actually, her father was Italian!

MyKingdomForBrie · 26/02/2018 18:13

I love it. The only one I’ve known was Czech.

Enidblyton1 · 26/02/2018 18:13

Love it!
I wouldn't be surprised if she was Italian, but I don't think you have to be. Go for it!