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Clementine

61 replies

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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MrMeSeeks · 29/04/2020 13:45

Really dislike it, i would hate to have had it, but then you love it so do you!
Is there another way to pronounce this?

CakeandCoffeeQueen · 29/04/2020 13:39

Love it!

peperethecat · 29/04/2020 13:38

Like Clem, not keen on any of the other nicknames.

Flymetothestars · 29/04/2020 13:22

Such a beautiful name
A little more mainstream now (still underused) so I think pronunciation shouldn’t be too much of an issue these days
Love it

pooopypants · 29/04/2020 12:42

Dragon Fruit has a far nicer ring to it Hmm

Apolloanddaphne · 29/04/2020 12:39

It is such a lovely name. I had a great-aunt called Clem and she was wonderful.

Cantrip · 29/04/2020 12:38

I would pronounce it with the “tine” rhyming with “mine”, but I think people would equally say it to rhyme with “mean”. The Clementines I know all get nicknamed Clemmie.

Odyc · 29/04/2020 12:37

I pronounce it as it is spelled. Like Minnie and Clem. Not keen on Clemmie and really don't like Minty.

longtompot · 29/04/2020 12:35

My cousin has a Clementine who is called Clemmie. Love the name.

istheresomethingwrongwithme · 29/04/2020 12:31

Love this name. I know a very beautiful Clementine who goes by Clemmy and we also refer to her as Clem.

MrsJoshNavidi · 29/04/2020 12:30

I don't like Minty, but I love Clementine.

When she goes to school she will find her own nn, regardless on what you call her at home, so don't get too hung up on what it would be.