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Bridget?

33 replies

Laconia234 · 23/08/2018 14:59

Looking for a strong, not too girly name.

We really like Bridget and love the nickname Bridie (don't like Biddie though).

Also on our list are Nancy, Susannah (Susie), Caroline and Enid.

Any honest opinions?

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implantsandaDyson · 23/08/2018 16:34

Not a fan of Bridget - desperately old fashioned where I am - I’d have Bridget in with Assumpta, Maureen, Bernadette. She’s the classmate/ neighbour/auntie that couldn’t wait to tell your Mum that she’d seen you with your skirt rolled up and maybe with a boy Shock. It’s a go to Confirmation name (points with the granny but of no real use).
I really like Susannah.

AnyaMoondial · 23/08/2018 15:47

Love Bridget.

TroubledLichen · 23/08/2018 15:05

I don’t dislike Bridgit but I much prefer Nancy and Margot.

TatianaLarina · 23/08/2018 15:05

I love the Bridie, not keen on Bridget. I would just call her Bridie.

Also love Nancy. Margot is nice but it’s super-popular right now.

StoatOfManyColours · 23/08/2018 15:04

Nancy, Susannah and Margot are all great.

Bridget is very dowdy and sturdy.
Caroline is v 70s.
Enid is just not a nice sound. Down there with Agatha for me.

Go with one of the first three, they're fab.

Sophronia · 23/08/2018 15:02

I love Susannah and Caroline and like Enid. Bridget is ok. Not keen on Nancy.

CorneliusCrackers · 23/08/2018 15:00

I love it.

Her nickname would be ‘Bridge’ though - see Bridget Jones diary

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Laconia234 · 23/08/2018 15:00

And Margot! (missed that one off the list)

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