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Alba?

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JoleneBlue · 21/08/2022 20:02

Following on from my previous thread, I really like the name Alba for a girl - interested in opinions? Thanks.

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BlueKaftan · 21/08/2022 20:43

Ugly name.

Sandysandwich · 21/08/2022 20:39

Alba-tross

sunglassesonthetable · 21/08/2022 20:33

Love Alba

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JoleneBlue · 21/08/2022 20:30

Luredbyapomegranate · 21/08/2022 20:23

I don’t like it much, it’s a bit too close to Alma which is too downtrodden 60s barmaid for me, also it reminds me of a depressing Spanish play where all the daughters were bullied (the house of Bernadine Alba or something)

Others

Astra (which means star)
Aphra
Aster
Adela

You see I actually really love Alma too - so beautiful

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Luredbyapomegranate · 21/08/2022 20:23

I don’t like it much, it’s a bit too close to Alma which is too downtrodden 60s barmaid for me, also it reminds me of a depressing Spanish play where all the daughters were bullied (the house of Bernadine Alba or something)

Others

Astra (which means star)
Aphra
Aster
Adela

IDontDrinkTea · 21/08/2022 20:18

Very popular name in Spain. I think it’s beautiful

WishDragon · 21/08/2022 20:17

Really dislike it.

MichelleScarn · 21/08/2022 20:15

Sorry just makes me think of Alex Salmond and his politics .

BeachTree · 21/08/2022 20:14

Amongst other things, the world Alba has a strong connection to Scotland that may or may not be a problem to you though.

Namechangeforthis88 · 21/08/2022 20:11

Political party in Scotland.

Gardenerboo · 21/08/2022 20:11

Latin for White.

Pinkflipflop85 · 21/08/2022 20:10

Like the stereo?

jetplanefuel · 21/08/2022 20:10

Pronounced correctly it's ok but it is naming your child after a country which is massively frowned upon in certain circles

Orangesare · 21/08/2022 20:09

i like it, I think it’s Gaelic for Scotland.

Mum2jenny · 21/08/2022 20:09

A no from me, just don’t

bombombo · 21/08/2022 20:09

Love it!

Whatwherehowwhenwho · 21/08/2022 20:08

Alba was a cut price electronics company, they made stereos etc. sorry!

TheLovleyChebbyMcGee · 21/08/2022 20:06

Love it!

mnahmnah · 21/08/2022 20:05

Isn’t it an electronics brand?

PollyPeeves · 21/08/2022 20:04

Love it!!

goinggreatthanks · 21/08/2022 20:03

I love it