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Kathryn?

53 replies

xMrsAx · 09/10/2018 13:58

We're having a girl in December, and for as long as I can remember I've wanted the name Kathryn if I had a daughter. It's only since we found out the gender and I mentioned the name that I've had a few bad reactions to it - from a colleague saying it's boring, to my mum who said it's too big a name for a little baby!

I'm kicking myself for saying anything to anyone, I should have just kept quiet until she was here.

My DH really likes it too, but maybe that's because I've gone on about it so much to him that he's conditioned 😉

Is it really that bad a name in peoples opinion? And do you think it will go with the name Nathan (our DS1)?

Thanks x

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NKFell · 09/10/2018 14:06

I love Kathryn. I know 3 of different ages although one goes by Katy. Gorgeous name!

LeeMiller · 09/10/2018 14:04

I love it (slightlyrefer the Katherine spelling though). You're naming an adult woman, not just a little baby. There are lots of possible nicknames - Kate, Katie, kitty, Kat, Katia, Kathy etc if you want something shorter.

It's a classic name which was boring in the sense of popular for my generation (1980s) but will stand out in the sea of Evies, Avas and Islas being born now.

hungryhippie · 09/10/2018 14:03

I think its a lovely name! I personally prefer Catherine but thats just personal choice.
It was one of my name choices too but I ended up with 3 boys.