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Olga?

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SailingDay · 31/07/2018 14:00

I have always loved name Olga

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RavenWings · 31/07/2018 16:14

To me it's similar to those granny chic names like Enid, Maud, Agnes etc. I don't like it at all but I don't think it's a completely weird choice.

LeeMiller · 31/07/2018 16:12

I'd think it was a bit strange if you have no Slavic roots or links, though better if it's after a specific person. I don't find it a particularly attractive sound, it's quite harsh.

MikeUniformMike · 31/07/2018 15:07

I think it is ok and a bit different. Your baby.
Anyone over 50 will associate it with a gymnast frrom the 1972 Olympics.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 31/07/2018 14:59

Thumbs down from me im afraid. Most granny type names are hype and chic but Olga is dreadful.
However as I often say. Opinions are one thing facts are another.

missmouse101 · 31/07/2018 14:21

Very harsh and ugly sound to me I'm sorry to say!

Dinosauratemydaffodils · 31/07/2018 14:20

It was on our list as dh's Grandmother was called Olga but I liked it more than him and we ended up naming dd after Olga's sister instead.

Firsttimemum892 · 31/07/2018 14:16

Noooooooo don’t do it

pennycarbonara · 31/07/2018 14:15

I like it though it seems a bit random if no Slavic heritage.

It's the sort of name where it would seem absolutely fine arriving in the country with it as an adult. But it might be a slightly annoying name for a kid to have for a few years at primary school, because of Olga Da Polga, if they still read that. Not sure how long it would take for kids to put it out of mind - it wasn't one people reminisced about much IME - but could be different if they knew an Olga. It's not the worst thing a kid could get a nickname from. A relatively robust kid with a sense of humour and good social skills probably wouldn't care but a very senstitive easily embarrassed child might find it a burden.

Maybe use it as a middle name instead?

kenandbarbie · 31/07/2018 14:14

I do think it's a bit weird if you've no heritage outside Uk/Ireland

AdultHumanFemale · 31/07/2018 14:12

I think it is nice, and believe that when pronounced 'correctly' , the 'g' sound is softer, a bit like a 'y'.

Cherubfish · 31/07/2018 14:08

I like it Smile

GravyMilkshake · 31/07/2018 14:08

It’s an ugly sound. Like someone vomiting.

Finfintytint · 31/07/2018 14:02

Reminds me of Guinea Pigs. Smile

GreatDuckCookery6211 · 31/07/2018 14:02

Really? Sorry I think it's harsh sounding.

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SailingDay · 31/07/2018 14:02

*aaah, posted too soon.

I've liked it ever since I had a lovely Russian literature professor at uni with the name. Dh likes it too.

Would it be weird though, in a 100% British/Irish family with no Eastern European links whatsoever?

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