Temperance

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ValleyOfTheTramadols · 15/03/2019 11:26

I am in love with this name for DD2. However, we already have a Constance, and I’m worried the two virtue names would make us sound like a harsh, Puritanical family! Thoughts? Also what are people’s thoughts on Temperance in general?

My alternative names are Cecily, Coralie, Nancy.

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SweetbutaPsycho · 17/03/2019 19:14

Sorry I have to agree temperance and constance as a sibling set seem a bit much. Love Cecily though

clary · 17/03/2019 19:32

haha I would never have named my daughter Grace as I am such a clumsy clot (tho Dd is actually a very graceful dancer!)

I agree op, what if she turns out to be a paaarty animal? Constance is lovely, and I also like Nancy and Cecily, I would choose one of those myself. Constance is less seen as a "virtue" name now, often shortened to Connie (we know a couple).

SumAndSubstance · 17/03/2019 19:47

I don't mind a good virtue name, but Temperance is a very specific one and not high on my list. It could cause a laugh during Freshers' Week, I suppose!

daisypond · 17/03/2019 19:49

But the name Grace has nothing to do with physical gracefulness. It's linked to graciousness/kindness/mercy, etc.

Quintella · 17/03/2019 19:56

but that's the association a lot of people will have.

Quintella · 17/03/2019 19:57

Temperance and her pals having fun at Freshers' Week

HollowTalk · 17/03/2019 20:00

It sounds like the sort of name that Jacob Rees Mogg would give to one of his children.

PCohle · 17/03/2019 20:01

Way too themed with Constance.

And would get irritating every time someone made a joke when she had a drink in her hand as a adult.

SkippingPages · 17/03/2019 20:09

Prudence?

Nocturnalpearl · 18/03/2019 12:27

Sorry I’m not keen. Love Nancy and Cecily though!

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