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Artemis, Penelope or Dorothy

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rachelrainbow · 04/02/2022 13:17

These are my top three names for dd no2. Her sister is called Primrose (nn Posy). Our surname begins with P and is 2 syllables.

  1. Artemis (nn Artie)
  2. Penelope (nn Penny)
  3. Dorothy (nn Dottie/Dotty)

What do prefer?

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FlamingoDust · 23/02/2022 20:03

I also think it goes really nicely with Primrose!

FlamingoDust · 23/02/2022 20:03

I hope your baby is here safely! It's normal to have last minute doubts. Artemis is a beautiful name and love Missy, Mimi or Misty as nicknames

minipie · 22/02/2022 20:40

😂 focus on having your baby, names can wait! Good luck xx

Ps Bryony? Romilly? Daphne? Cara?

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rachelrainbow · 22/02/2022 19:38

Being induced as we speak and having doubts about Artemis! Alternatives much appreciated x

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Classica · 07/02/2022 22:46

I asked for a NN for my dD and everyone said no!

You can ignore MN, y'know and just go with a nickname if one pops up Grin

Artemis was the Greek goddess, of hunting I think. It ends in a miss sound hence the missy.

TatianaBis · 07/02/2022 22:45

No, girls - female goddess.

MyLifeNow20 · 07/02/2022 22:41

Is Artemis a boys name? How do you get Mimi or Missy from that?
Only asking because I asked for a NN for my dD and everyone said no!

GreekGod · 07/02/2022 22:40

Dorothy - gift from God

MyLifeNow20 · 07/02/2022 22:38

I dont like Artemis but love Dorothy, my DD was nearly Dorothy but we went with Delilah. I also love Primrose x

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 07/02/2022 22:38

Agree with TatianaBis that even common names can be teased - I'm considering very popular William for DS as it's a family name I really love (on another thread) and a couple of people have mentioned "Willy" teasing - even though there must have been gazillions of William's over the years!

Lovely Artemis would only be an issue if a DC is super shy imo (for instance if she's uncomfortable when introducing herself to people, since it's a uncommon name) - but then Primrose isn't exactly top 100 popular yet either, and I'm sure OP considered that.

TatianaBis · 07/02/2022 21:55

There’s no name that can’t be rhymed with or turned into something rude.

Even basic names - Matt - Scat, Leo - Peeo, Lucas - Pukas etc, Ellie - Smelly, Eva - Beaver.

TatianaBis · 07/02/2022 21:52

@rachelrainbow

And Posy and Mimi sound good together 😍
They do 👍🏼
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rachelrainbow · 07/02/2022 21:50

And Posy and Mimi sound good together 😍

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extractorfactor · 07/02/2022 21:49

Unless you plan to privately educate I can see a lot of teasing install for an Artemis. Hearty Arty, Farty Arty, maybe as a middle name. I don't dislike it, and I think Arti as a name is very cute for a small child, and elegant for an adult. But the ribbing you are setting her up for is massive. Sorry OP, plenty of other great classical names out there but given children take the piss out any slightly unusual name it would be a hard no from me.

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rachelrainbow · 07/02/2022 21:49

Ahhh another Artemis mummy! My husband kissed my bump and called her Mimi earlier and it was so sweet! Thanks so much x

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TatianaBis · 07/02/2022 21:35

Congrats OP! I’ve got an Artemis so clearly I think it’s the right choice.

She gets called Mimi and Missy. We tried Temi but it didn’t stick and Arti sounds absurd.

Surprised by the positivity here, it’s generally fairly conservative.

HahahaBoomBoom · 07/02/2022 21:28

I've never seen so much love for Artemis here! Gives me hope for the future (it's in my top 2). Best wishes OP, you have stunning taste in names!

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rachelrainbow · 07/02/2022 20:56

Thanks everyone!!

I think we’re going to just go with our fave and name baby girl Artemis - nn Misty!

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SE13Mummy · 06/02/2022 18:43

I like Dorothy and Penelope but prefer Dot and Nell as the nicknames, especially when paired with Posy. I know of fewer babies and children named Dorothy than I do Penelope at the moment.

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rachelrainbow · 06/02/2022 18:15

Soooo many options. I am due this week and so unsure.

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Bravoecholima · 05/02/2022 22:52

I like Artemis but would shorten to Temi

PurpleFadesToGreen · 05/02/2022 22:49

Heather?
Hetty for short?

I like Calliope, Callie too.

Elspethelf · 05/02/2022 20:39

You names speak to me! I don’t think sibling names need to go together. Artemis is lovely

PraiseBee · 05/02/2022 19:41

I love the name Penelope but I have recently met a Dotty and it was divine on that little girl

Isonthecase · 05/02/2022 18:50

Hera is a good one although I think Calliope is also good, especially if you like Penelope already. What about Ariadne?