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So out it’s in?

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Scrunchies · 23/01/2021 20:51

Belinda, nick name Bee?

I want a traditional name that is unusual and not popular - ahead of the ‘come back curve’ so to speak!

Don’t like the very popular ‘granny’ names for the reason that they are too popular.

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Ifionlyknewthenwhatiknownow3 · 07/02/2021 00:35

No idea if you'd call it out there but I saw what I think is a lovely name in a death notice today ( I know, sorry)
Marcella (Cilla)

LovelyBranches · 07/02/2021 00:35

What about Vivienne?

RosesAndHellebores · 07/02/2021 00:25

Or
Mirabel
Annabelle

RosesAndHellebores · 07/02/2021 00:22

Susanna

Diana
Honor
Verity
Hilary
Meriel
Antonia
Philippa
Marina

I like Belinda

YoniAndGuy · 07/02/2021 00:06

Love Vanessa

That’s quite similar?

YoniAndGuy · 07/02/2021 00:04

Yes sorry Belinda to me is less common 60s- 70s, maybe a bit like Anita or Lorraine? It’s nicer though! But I’d definitely go for Beatrice.

I know a Minnie shirt for Minerva

PastramiNoRye · 06/02/2021 21:17

I love Julia. Everyone I meet with that name is lovely!

Fleetw00d · 06/02/2021 21:15

You could look at the top baby name lists from the 60s-80s as that generation of names is unlikely to come back around for a while. I think the 'granny' names are so popular because people having children now either have or had grandparents born 1920s-30s, but they are unlikely to choose a name from their parents or their generation when they're more likely to know someone with that name.
Could end up finding a bit of a hidden gem!

Names that I haven't heard of anyone naming their babies recently and could have Belinda vibes are:
Julia
Juliet
Sarah
Dawn
Gemma
Leonie
Tessa
Stephanie
Fiona
Nicole
Jennifer
Rachel
Carmen
Jane
Eleanor (nn Elle)

I don't hate Belinda, I do like the nn but would probably go for Beatrix if I was set on the nn.

Nonamesavail · 03/02/2021 23:09

Also thought if podcast

PuffItsGone · 03/02/2021 23:06

I think it’s dreadful. I don’t think it’s a nice or classic enough to be ahead of the curve. To me it is certainly in the Beverly, Patricia, Lorraine, Pamela category. 60-70 year old had a tough life women

FizzingWhizzbee123 · 03/02/2021 23:00

It’s nice. Never heard of the podcast.

Bianca?

finallychangedmyusername · 26/01/2021 10:38

Very pretty name and I'm amazed it didn't spike in popularity during the similar Isobel/Isabella/Arabella/Bella phase.

WildCherryBlossom · 26/01/2021 10:20

I think it's a very pretty name!

nevernotstruggling · 24/01/2021 20:34

Belinda is a lovely name and definitely not in vogue which is great. There's no way your kid will be known as Belinda J or whatever your surname is her whole school life.

It's a great choice. I know an adult Belinda who uses Belle as the nn. Lots of diminutives available for a classic and gorgeous name.

SionnachRua · 24/01/2021 20:30

Can definitely see Belinda coming back. Pretty sounding name.

RuthW · 24/01/2021 20:28

Lovely name

ILoveStickers · 24/01/2021 19:27

Not sure about Bernice, but I know a Berenice, and that's lovely.

MissyB1 · 24/01/2021 19:09

I love the name Belinda! I was at school with a nice Belinda (1970s). Her best friend was called Veronica (also a lovely name).

Never heard of this porno thing.

eaglejulesk · 24/01/2021 19:01

OP, if you like Belinda then use the name, I wouldn't be concerned about what random strangers on an internet forum thought about it. The same goes for using the name Bee - honestly, all these people saying "Bee is not the shortened form of Belinda" - people can use whatever short name they like, there are no rules!!!!!

andannabegins · 24/01/2021 18:43

Yep, my dad wrote a porno. As long as she doesn't grow up to be a pots and pans salesman

DeusEx · 24/01/2021 18:21

Agree Porno podcast is the association with Belinda - and that is not a good association......

DeusEx · 24/01/2021 18:21

Beatrix or Beatrice if you like Bea? And they’re less usual I think than some of the other on trend granny names?

Frodont · 24/01/2021 18:18

Linda is short for Belinda, not Bea.

Bernice is a really unattractive name IMO

If I had a dd now I'd be looking at Vanessa, Gloria, Shirley, Romilly

CakeRattleandRoll · 24/01/2021 18:15

Prefer Melinda, although not keen on 'Mel' as nn. I actually really like Linda! it means 'beautiful' in Spanish.

How about:
Andrea nn Andi
Veronica nn Ronnie
Jocelyn nn Joss
Joanna nn Jo
Yvette nn Evie
Elisa nn Ellie
Tamara nn Tammy

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