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Diana?

37 replies

crabette · 22/08/2020 13:34

What do we think?

I love it as a name, love how pretty it sounds but also strong - similar vein to the Olivia's and Sophia's but very unusual I think just now.

Is it too dated / doomed Princess - especially as we're UK based? Though we don't live in England, not sure if that makes a slight difference.

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Viennasienna · 22/08/2020 14:47

(I was actually thinking it this name today and how I wish I had thought about it with my own)

AntFarm · 22/08/2020 14:45

I think it's a very pretty name.

Viennasienna · 22/08/2020 14:44

I think it’s time for a comeback, use it!

theconstantinoplegardener · 22/08/2020 14:30

I like it. Diana the huntress. It has an otherworldly vibe to it.

Muser314 · 22/08/2020 14:20

I like it. I think enough time has passed since Diana POW

Use it!

Do not use Dinah or Diane. They're banal in comparison. Only Diana shines.

DurhamDurham · 22/08/2020 14:17

That's my name and the only person allowed to shorten it to Di is my dad. He's done it for as long as I can remember, I wouldn't accept it from anyone else Smile

I've heard of a few babies being called it recently but it'll never be so popular as to be overused I don't think.

susandelgado · 22/08/2020 14:11

It's my sisters name, she's 77 now!
One thing that used to happen is that everyone called her Diane, which she hated!

lampshadery · 22/08/2020 13:50

I love it. Aside from Princess Diana, it makes me think of Dianna Agron, who I think is the epitome of elegance.

THNG5 · 22/08/2020 13:50

It's one of my favourite names! Unfortunately, my husband vetoed it when we had dd 😔

Suzi888 · 22/08/2020 13:47

I’m not a fan, if it’s shortened it’s ‘Di’
Think it’s a bit dated, but your child, your choice Smile

ilovepixie · 22/08/2020 13:45

What about Dinah?

MrsZ19 · 22/08/2020 13:39

To he honest it’s not my cup of tea, I think it’s a little dated but.... I don’t think you should care what anyone else thinks, it’s your child and you should choose what’s right for you.

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