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Bethany??

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JuneySunshine · 14/02/2022 14:27

What do you think? Any associations or general thoughts?

For our first baby- it's worked it's way to the top of the list as both my partners and my second choice over Rosa (me) and Georgina (him).
Very comfortable with Beth for short.

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JuneySunshine · 14/02/2022 14:44

@babyjellyfish Thanks, and me too Sad but doesn't seem to be a goer with my partner and I think I need to get over it.

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JuneySunshine · 14/02/2022 14:43

Thanks @Lissie87

Oh Snap @Cinnabomb ! I do think it's in that nice category of known of but not common.

As you say, had a look on the ONS seems to have peaked in the late 80s/ early 90s then use really dropped off. I'm a 1989 baby myself and don't know any/ remember any from childhood. But very interested if other people feel it's dated. We actually got to Bethany via Elizabeth- as I like Beth but Lizzie not so much.

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babyjellyfish · 14/02/2022 14:40

I think it's a nice name. I prefer Rosa though!

Cinnabomb · 14/02/2022 14:34

I love it. I’m thinking of using it too. I think it was fairly popular the 90s tho so might be a few 20 something bethanys about, if that bothers you.

Lissie87 · 14/02/2022 14:34

Personally I love it (and Rosa!) but wondered if it felt too 80s? I also wasn’t sold on Beth so gave up on the thought. I’d have Bryony but sounds wrong with our surname and have considered Romilly too.