Do I go with the safe or contentious name?

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Rjd13 · 07/09/2018 19:19

A few weeks ago I posted about the name Tabitha. It’s my favourite but the response on MN was mixed and the reaction from my nearest and dearest even worse.

My OH and I had originally picked the name Ivy before we thought of Tabitha, but we’re worried that it’s too common and similar to your Ava’s and Evie’s etc

So my question is do I go with the name that is a bit more unusual but often disliked, or the one that is more liked but also more used? We love both but we are struggling to settle!

Tabitha Jane/Tabitha Rose

Ivy Elizabeth?

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MrsBlondie · 07/09/2018 19:25

I prefer Tabitha

HeadsDownThumbsUpEveryone · 07/09/2018 19:25

Tabitha is hardly an unusual name, I've taught and met several recently so not sure why your family commented negatively.

Go with the one you love the most your relatives will associate it with her in no time.

I have to admit I rather like them together though Tabitha Ivy is lovely.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 07/09/2018 19:25

Love Tabitha, Tabitha Rose.

Icklepup · 07/09/2018 19:25

Tabitha Jane

Knittedfrog · 07/09/2018 19:24

Tabitha Rose
I love the name Tabitha and it was on my very short list for dd over 20 years ago and it would still be on my list today

QueenJulian · 07/09/2018 19:23

I’d go with Tabitha.

C0untDucku1a · 07/09/2018 19:21

Tabitha is gorgeous.

IMissGin · 07/09/2018 19:21

I like both, that doesn’t help does it? I think if pushed I prefer Tabitha

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