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Original poster

Raymond for a girl?

246 replies

Snog · 11/01/2021 13:07

Pronounced Ray Monde
Anyone like this name?

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RubyFakeLips · 11/01/2021 13:25

Yes, and I'm sure there have been a fair few Mr Ben Dovers since 1880, it can be a name, but its better when it isn't...

You are setting her up for a lifetime of double bubbled inconvenience.

Also realistically, as soon as she starts school this will just become Ray, so why bother with the second syllable bollocks.

YellowandGreenToBeSeen · 11/01/2021 13:25

Awful.

Ramona? (Otherwise known as....)

Laurendelight · 11/01/2021 13:24

Maybe Rae Mandy?

Hoppinggreen · 11/01/2021 13:24

I like Geoffrey, but pronounced the female way

Soubriquet · 11/01/2021 13:24

@Snog

Since 1880, 632 girls were named Raymond in the USA. It is more usual as a boys name but it can be a girl's name too.
Well obviously you’re dead set on it

Your baby, your choice. But it’s awful

JorisBonson · 11/01/2021 13:24

@Snog

Since 1880, 632 girls were named Raymond in the USA. It is more usual as a boys name but it can be a girl's name too.
If the 632 female Raymonds jumped off a bridge would you do it too?

You're lining that poor kid up for a lifetime of teasing.

theantsgomarchin · 11/01/2021 13:23

Taxi for the OP

Scarby9 · 11/01/2021 13:22

Ramona Mondeo maybe - nickname Raymondo if you are desperate.
Then the poor girl has something to fall back on in later life if she prefers.

LunaNorth · 11/01/2021 13:21

I’m hearing pronounced by Boycie off Only Fools and Horses.

“Raymonde“

Original poster
Snog · 11/01/2021 13:20

Since 1880, 632 girls were named Raymond in the USA. It is more usual as a boys name but it can be a girl's name too.

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StacySoloman · 11/01/2021 13:18

Raymonde is a genuine girls' name.

Toddlerteaplease · 11/01/2021 13:18

I knew of a nun called Sr Raymunda

viques · 11/01/2021 13:16

It would only work if you registered the child as

RaymondpronouncedRaymondewiththeemphasisonthesecondsyllable

At least it’s unique .

RubyFakeLips · 11/01/2021 13:15

I like boys names for girls. My DD has a traditionally boys name.

However, I don't think you're going to be able to communicate the stress on the second syllable easily.

Its controversial on too many fronts. Either pick a typically girls name and change the pronunciation or use a boys name but keep the sound simple.

I'm reaching here but could you just make it a different name to create the same sound, Taymond for example?

RockingMyFiftiesNot · 11/01/2021 13:15

Please don't do this to your daughter

YukoandHiro · 11/01/2021 13:15

@Snog Nobody would actually pronounce it the way you desired though.

Soubriquet · 11/01/2021 13:14

It’s awful.

Anyone who sees it isn’t going to stress the last syllable but think you were wishing for a boy instead

Rayna or Ramona is better

Iamthewombat · 11/01/2021 13:14

I prefer Reg.

Toasty280 · 11/01/2021 13:14

Raylene?

DuckonaBike · 11/01/2021 13:14

We all need a laugh in these dark times but I wouldn’t actually name your daughter this.

JorisBonson · 11/01/2021 13:14

Lolz.

NaToth · 11/01/2021 13:13

Raymonde possibly, but probably/definitely not worth it for two lives of explanations.

I have a French friend called Claude. The British don't get it at all.

Lochroy · 11/01/2021 13:13
Biscuit
Hellotrees · 11/01/2021 13:13

It’s Monde morning, the bored teenagers are on mumsnet. I hope.

YukoandHiro · 11/01/2021 13:12

Rae or Ramona are better choices

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