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Clementine

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toughgetsgoing · 29/04/2020 12:28

what's the consensus on pronunciation, and thoughts on Minty, Minnie and Clem/Clemmie (prefer first two but don't mind any)

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raindrop83 · 30/04/2020 11:07

@toughgetsgoing Why do you think she'll be teased?

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toughgetsgoing · 30/04/2020 10:29

Hmm, seems people like it but do you think she'll get teased when she's little - adult? Don't mind slight but do you think it's hard to pull off or will she just be Clemmie and not find it a problem? Should it be kept as a middle ? Thanks :)

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raindrop83 · 30/04/2020 06:25

Love the name, never sure why it's not more popular!

popcorndiva · 29/04/2020 19:24

Love the name. Wish I could use it bit as DH has red hair their is always the possibility that any extra DC would.

Nn I would go with Clemmie

FluffyEggsontoast · 29/04/2020 19:22

Really beautiful name - one of my favourites. Just love it

Sunshineonarainy1day · 29/04/2020 19:19

Can’t get past phlegm that’s why we never had it

Clemmie the phlegmie

Namechangeymcnamechange11 · 29/04/2020 19:18

Lovely. Wouldn't be brave enough to use it myself, but would admire it as a very pretty name.

87Callista · 29/04/2020 19:15

I read on Somersetlive.co.uk that food names are on the rise - I don't know if this was just speculation or an actual statistic but Clementine was on the list as were Ginger and Brie.

The article also predicted that more vintage names and muted shade names such as Dove, Pearl, Gray etc were also on the rise.

I like Clementine and have always liked it although I do get odd looks when I admit it out loud. Although I like it (especially for a fictional character or middle name) I wouldn't use it.

seriousandloyal · 29/04/2020 19:04

Beautiful name ❤️

Letthemysterybe · 29/04/2020 16:04

I really like the name, but just can’t get away from the fact that it makes me think of phlegm .

PlantPotting · 29/04/2020 16:02

One of my favourite names. It’s beautiful and has so many nickname options if you want them

LemonBreeland · 29/04/2020 15:46

I absolutely adore this name, but DH vetoed it for DD. I love all the nicknames too.

raindrop83 · 29/04/2020 15:43

I've got to admit, I'm not a fan of Clem, makes me think of phlegm Hmm

ZebraKid71 · 29/04/2020 15:39

I love the full name but really dislike all the nn options.

Ahundredpercentthatbitch · 29/04/2020 15:32

I don't mind Clementine but I hate Clemmie and Clem.

When my brother and I were little, our made up insult was 'clem'.

"You clem"

"You're a clem"

"You big, fat, clem"

Etc.

The word just always seemed to us to be ugly enough to be insulting!

joan12 · 29/04/2020 15:25

I think Minty is usually short for Araminta. I suppose it could work, though Clem and Clemmie seem more natural.

raindrop83 · 29/04/2020 15:23

By the way, I've never heard of Minty or Minnie as nicknames for it!

Lavenderpurple · 29/04/2020 15:23

I do like it, but I can’t say clemmie without a posh accent.

cinnabuns · 29/04/2020 15:21

Love it. Go for it.

raindrop83 · 29/04/2020 15:20

I absolutely love this name! It's one I'm considering myself. Out of interest what middle names do people think go well with it?

Orphlids · 29/04/2020 14:46

Yes, Clementine is a really smashing name! And I absolutely love the nn Minty - so posh, it’s wonderful, and definitely suggests a rather good sense of humour. I like all the other possibilities too, Clem, Clemmie.. and I also really like the nn Tiny.

Lllot5 · 29/04/2020 14:14

I love Clementine one of my absolute favourites.

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toughgetsgoing · 29/04/2020 14:13

I get that we can’t control the nn but she definitely does have Minnie and Minty as options which we love and are happy with Clem and Clemmie

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toughgetsgoing · 29/04/2020 14:12

Thanks, it’s a name in itself not like plants or flowers that are names but taken from the flower iyswim, and it’s a nice fruit - most usually Clem or Clemmie are the shortenings so wanted to know everyone’s thoughts on them Smile

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istheresomethingwrongwithme · 29/04/2020 13:46

Also love Clemency if you want to get away from the fruit association (not that it would bother me, but just a thought as other posters have mentioned it)