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Bessie?

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ladymary86 · 06/12/2020 20:36

Currently 14 weeks with Dc3.
DC1 for my partner.
We'd like to chose a name that means something. My Dgran was Elizabeth but was called Bessie all her life?

What are peoples thoughts on it? Could either be a first name or a middle name?

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Porridgeoat · 07/12/2020 00:40

Use Bess and you can nick name her Bessie

Porridgeoat · 07/12/2020 00:38

Bess is stunning too

Porridgeoat · 07/12/2020 00:38

I love it!!

HeadPain · 07/12/2020 00:30

I think it's cute, and I don't think of the things other posters said. If this is for first name I'd probably go Elizabeth officially or some other derivative though and use Bessie as a nickname, and there are other nicknames from Elizabeth that she could use depending on what she likes throughout her life. Or you could just put Bessie as a middle name.

MotheringShites · 06/12/2020 21:37

And admittedly my love of Bess may be entirely due to the Tom Hardy/Anne-Marie Duff version of Elizabeth I.

MotheringShites · 06/12/2020 21:33

I absolutely love Bess as a short form of Elizabeth. Bessie less so. I hear Frank Spencer type connotations (even though I know it was “ooh Betty”).

Thefaceofboe · 06/12/2020 21:31

I love Bessie! It’s on my list but my partner doesn’t like it because of the Yorkshire pudding connection Confused

GigantosaurusRex · 06/12/2020 21:25

I love it, I called my grandmother Bessie too!

Orphlids · 06/12/2020 21:24

I’m afraid it conjures up an image of a thick-set, middle aged, farmer’s wife. Not much sex appeal. On the other hand, I imagine Bessie would have a great sense of humour, and a very kind nature. I can’t imagine a spiteful, horrid Bessie. Bess could sound more sophisticated, and would still be a nod to your gran.

DramaAlpaca · 06/12/2020 20:52

Lovely on a labrador.

On a human, just no.

Viviennemary · 06/12/2020 20:51

It's dreadful. Bessie Bunter. Aunt Bessies puds. Dire.

NannyR · 06/12/2020 20:46

I like it for a little girl, I would go for Elizabeth though with Bessie as a pet name.

berrygirlie · 06/12/2020 20:41

(sorry) not entirely sure why, but reminds me somewhat of cows. still quite cute, I wouldn't be put off!

YeahItsJackie · 06/12/2020 20:39

Love it

sesquipedalia · 06/12/2020 20:39

Love it as a nn, would use Elizabeth on the BC though

june2007 · 06/12/2020 20:39

Aunt bessies yorkshire puds. Or I think Bossie Bessie. Much prefer Elizabeth.

AnnaSW1 · 06/12/2020 20:38

If you love it you should use it. It only makes me think of frozen Yorkshire puddings though

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