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Matilda or Jemima

36 replies

mummyofboys30 · 14/01/2019 15:51

Had girls name Matilda since my first pregnancy (all boys).
But I recently heard the name Jemima and keep going back to it. It somehow appealed to me.
Which one do you prefer? And why?
Popularity isn't an issue for us so no responses based on stats please!
Thank you.

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2019hereicome · 15/01/2019 21:55

Jemima is a family band for us with a nickname of mima. I love it. Matilda would be my second pick for a girl though Smile beautiful names.

CB1212 · 15/01/2019 21:52

My DD is called Matilda (Tilly) and it so suits her. I've come across lots of names and she's the only Matilda we know.

SemperIdem · 15/01/2019 21:43

They’re both quite clunky.

Jemima has awkward racial connotations in the US.

So, on balance, I’d go with Matilda.

aliceelizaloves · 15/01/2019 20:50

Matilda. Gorgeous name and I actually know 3 young Jemimas and only 1 Matilda.

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Inktank · 15/01/2019 00:25

Jemima is much nicer.

barkinatthemoon · 14/01/2019 23:45

both gorgeous names! I think Matilda has the edge for me as I love the nns Mattie and Tilly.

Shadow1234 · 14/01/2019 23:17

Matilda

Picknickers · 14/01/2019 22:49

Jemima. Softer and prettier.

NorthernRunner · 14/01/2019 22:35

Matilda

katy1111 · 14/01/2019 22:30

I love Matilda. It was what I would have called my son if he was a girl.

Endofrelationship · 14/01/2019 22:12

Jemima. Every other girl in my DSs baby group is Matilda. Not kidding, if I forgot a kids name, I would say Matilda and was usually right.

silkpyjamasallday · 14/01/2019 21:10

Jemima was what DD would have been called if we didn't have a family name we wanted to use. Such a lovely name

RedDwarves · 14/01/2019 21:08

Matilda.

I like the meaning of Jemima, but I just can't love it for some reason. Matilda I love.

ZebraKid71 · 14/01/2019 20:03

If popularity isn't an issue then matilda.

I grew up in the states and can't escape the aunt jemima thing!

Dancingfairydreams · 14/01/2019 18:58

Both lovely! Matilda is on my list. Congrats on the girl, how many boys do you have?

Shockers · 14/01/2019 18:24

I wonder whether, if someone was standing next to a person who had just said their child had a certain name- that someone would declare it to be ‘dreadful’.

Or would they be a little more diplomatic and just say they preferred the alternative?

Claracracksthenut · 14/01/2019 18:19

I know sisters Matilda and Jemima ( Matty and Mimi or Mat and Mim as often known). Both lovely names but I think Jemima has the edge as prettier and somehow a little more unusual and feminine.

OutPinked · 14/01/2019 17:58

I love both of them so not much help Grin. I think Matilda has the edge.

E20mom · 14/01/2019 17:20

Matilda's lovely. I think Jemima's dreadful.

Shockers · 14/01/2019 17:19

Jemima is my DD’s middle name. It would’ve been her first name, but she arrived with one (she’s adopted). I love it.

Sephyjune · 14/01/2019 17:12

Jemima. Much prettier and more unusual

Icklepup · 14/01/2019 16:54

Matilda

CruCru · 14/01/2019 16:52

Jemima. There are lots of Matildas in my area.

DramaAlpaca · 14/01/2019 16:46

Matilda.