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Paulette

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Snowbell99 · 13/03/2022 20:16

Thoughts on Paulette?

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ThePennyJustDropped · 15/03/2022 22:32

I think it's different and perfectly nice.

Prefer Georgette though - I knew one once who abbreviated to Jet which I thought was the coolest name ever

WaltzingToWalsingham · 15/03/2022 21:24

I like it! And as you said, a breath of fresh air.

Loginmystery · 15/03/2022 21:21

Come on, where’s the person who has three Paulettes in her daughter’s class?

Justkeepon · 15/03/2022 21:14

Makes me think of a British Ladette or a game of Russian roulette 🤣 I'm weird though

MalagaNights · 15/03/2022 21:12

No.

But I love Claudette.

DogsAndGin · 15/03/2022 20:59

Surely this is a joke

PancakeBae · 15/03/2022 08:52

My first thought was Paulette Goddard - so sparky and beautiful, she deserves to be remembered more than she is. Funnily enough, though, her real name was Marion.

EveryCloudIsGrey · 15/03/2022 08:48

It's adorable. I really like it

crossstitchingnana · 15/03/2022 08:42

OMG I must be getting old if my childhood names are coming in fashion.

These will be next:
Paula
Michelle
Susan
Kerry
Sarah
Brenda
Beverly
Tracy
Sharon

OhLookCriedNed · 15/03/2022 08:28

Reminds me of the episode of Friends with Gary Oldman.
'Why have you got a Picture of Paulette in your Pack'

Don't hate the name though, and Lettie is a cute nickname 😃

babyjellyfish · 15/03/2022 08:21

I don't like it either. To me it says 70 year old French lady.

I much prefer Paola (that spelling).

Kitkat151 · 14/03/2022 20:24

I actually like Paulette....I have a friend called this....she’s beautiful, elegant, kind and just lovely....maybe that’s why I like it so much

demoness · 14/03/2022 20:19

@Snowbell99 Interesting, I had never heard of Paulette Goddard before reading this thread. She was indeed very glamorous.

AmandaStaveleysBlackNWhiteArmy · 14/03/2022 17:16

Grease 2 is far superior in every single way to the original film Wink

nitsandwormsdodger · 14/03/2022 16:58

Nice

Gowithme · 14/03/2022 16:54

To me it sounds like the make of a campervan, an old clapped out one. I like Claudette and love Lettie though.

itssquidstella · 14/03/2022 16:30

Makes me think of Paulette from Legally Blonde too. She's a great character, though, so it wouldn't necessarily be a no from me!

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Snowbell99 · 14/03/2022 15:52

Paulette Goddard was a silent film actress so I associate it with old Hollywood glamour. For the person who asked for a namesake, it's whom I think of.

I never saw Grease 2 only Grease. Didn't know the sequel was so commonly watched.

Hahahaa at the video. For some reason I like the song.

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Munchcrip · 14/03/2022 15:44

First thing that came to my mind:

GreyTS · 14/03/2022 15:43

80 year old bossy French matron, that's the only Paulette I know

NowEvenBetter · 14/03/2022 15:37

Garybelle
Michaelette
Steveenna
DaveMae

Kanaloa · 14/03/2022 04:02

It’s nice. I quite like Collette too.

Thoosa · 14/03/2022 04:01

I prefer Claudette.

mathanxiety · 14/03/2022 03:58

Gorgeous, and I agree it is French 1920s chic.

user1477391263 · 14/03/2022 02:58

Hmmm, it could grow on me.