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Winnie - is it just waiting for unpleasant nicknames?

38 replies

foxcote90 · 08/12/2019 07:47

My husband loves the name Winnie for our first baby and the idea of alliteration in names (our surname begins with a W too).

I think I was quite fortunate in the schools I went to as a child so I don't think anyone named Winnie would have got any comments other than the odd Winnie The Pooh reference, but would love to know what other people think for a girl growing up now? Is it just opening up them to name calling or with so many unusual names about is it safe to use?

There are of course many strong Winnies, e.g. Winnie Mandela, so I like the idea what it could be both a gentle or more professional name as an adult...

Thoughts?

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afterme · 08/12/2019 08:23

It’s awful sorry.

tabbiemoo · 08/12/2019 08:22

She will get called Pooh poor kid. Don't do it.
Willow is nice (not keen on Willa)

hairyxmasturkey · 08/12/2019 08:17

It's a gorgeous name! Also love Willa!

Starryskiesinthesky · 08/12/2019 08:16

Not keen on just Winnie. Winifred or Winona would be better.

loutypips · 08/12/2019 08:14

Pooh. Your child's name at school will be pooh.

If you must, then use Winifred, at least that can be shortened to both Winnie, or Freddie.

As another poster said Willa is nice.

mulberrybag · 08/12/2019 08:06

It's beautiful. Nearly every name has the opportunity to get the piss taken out of it in some form or other, forget about that side of it and go for the name you both love

BowiesJumper · 08/12/2019 08:04

I’m not keen on it but it’s not about that is it! If you both love it and think it’s a good name for a child, a teenager, a professional adult etc... then go for it.

winterwhite · 08/12/2019 08:04

It just sounds like the noise a horse makes. I prefer Winnie on its own to winifred, though.

Maltesefalcon · 08/12/2019 08:03

Hate it sorry

daisypond · 08/12/2019 08:03

Hm, it’s no from me. If short for Winifred it’s OK, but I think it’s horrid as a name in itself. Winnie the Pooh is male. And Winnie Mandela had a chequered legacy.

Salvationiseasy · 08/12/2019 08:01

I cared for a lady called Winnifred, “Winnie” for short, she had a great character, she was brilliant, I think it’s a lovely name. Go for it if you like it!

Leopardprintboots · 08/12/2019 07:54

It’s absolutely fine to use

I love the name Willa too

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