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Victoria or Katharine?

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winterwinter7999 · 04/04/2023 16:04

Hi, name for daughters: Victoria or Katharine?

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FatGirlSwim · 07/04/2023 00:40

My name was Katharine. I loathed it so much that I changed it by deed poll. I had also never ever been called that and was always known by a diminutive which caused endless confusion.

I just have a total loathing of the name and used to feel irrationally angry at being saddled with it. So it’s a no from me to Katharine!

I’m not a fan of Victoria either but Katharine is THE most horrid name ever imo.

user1492757084 · 05/04/2023 10:03

Victoria and Catherine or Katharine are all gorgeous.
I prefer Victoria 11/10 Ori or Vic or Vicki
Catherine 10/10 Cat or Cate
Katharine 10/10 Katie or Kat or Kate

Phoebo · 05/04/2023 01:27

GlassBunion · 04/04/2023 16:42

Katherine with an 'e.'
It looks like you've misspelled it otherwise.

It's a lovely name and has lovely variations for a nickname. Eg Kat, Kath ( a bit 60s but you don't hear of it much now,) Kate, Kit, Kitty , Kathy.

Unfortunately this. I've spelt my DC names properly (but not the more common way) and now everyone either spells their name wrong or mispronounces it

MrsTerryPratchett · 05/04/2023 01:17

I prefer the Katharine spelling rather than Catherine. Everyone will inevitably think Middleton if you spell it the second way.

And the nicknames are MUCH nicer.

AnyaMarx · 05/04/2023 01:17

I'm a Victoria. Bloody hate it . Would have preferred my middle name which is Alexandra.

Growlybear83 · 05/04/2023 01:04

I think they're both lovely, traditional names, but prefer Victoria. I know three Victorias of very different ages, none of whom have ever shortened their names. I also know several Catherine's/Katherines, a couple of whom are never called by a shortened form whereas the others are usually called Kate.

Viviennemary · 05/04/2023 00:57

Victoria has had its day and usually shortened to Vicky. Katherine is much nicer.

Verite1 · 05/04/2023 00:54

I love Victoria.

caringcarer · 05/04/2023 00:34

I prefer the Catherine spelling. Why not Catherine Victoria?

PurpleAirGuitar · 05/04/2023 00:15

I love Victoria!

Although the spelling of Katharine you prefer has a long history, I think it is quite rare nowadays and you would make life a lot easier for your DD if you spell it Katherine or Catherine. I quite like it and some of its short forms, but I like Victoria more.

notangelinajolie · 05/04/2023 00:00

*an even

notangelinajolie · 05/04/2023 00:00

Katherine with and e

iLiveALifeOfSin · 04/04/2023 23:48

I don't think they're timeless. There's nothing wrong with them they are just super dull. They're both a bit square really.

wellhi · 04/04/2023 23:41

Catherine with a C is by far my favourite. Seems so much softer than K which just seems very harsh in comparison. I'm not keen on Katrina for example, but Catriona is a bit better.

Victoria I find a bit dull.

LlamasSitOnPyjamas · 04/04/2023 23:34

My daughter's name is Katherine and every birthday and Xmas card comes with a huge variety of spellings of her name, even from fairly close relatives, we find it hilarious! Victoria is nice too.

fairycupcakes · 04/04/2023 23:28

I much prefer the Catherine spelling but Katharine over Victoria

thatheavyperson · 04/04/2023 22:51

Katherine definitely. Loads of great nicknames too, Kathy is by far my favourite!

FunnysInLaJardin · 04/04/2023 22:39

Even though I dont particularly like the Katharine I know, I far prefer it as a spelling to Katherine.

Overall prefer Catherine though

MissHavishamsMouldyOldCake · 04/04/2023 22:32

Plum is one of those posh girl nicknames that make me wince ever so slightly.

DorritLittle · 04/04/2023 22:24

Plum as in Victoria Plum surely?

I love it. Know several great ones.

Twoinapod · 04/04/2023 22:08

Luredbyapomegranate · 04/04/2023 22:00

I like the Katharine spelling - and it’s not THAT unusual. I know 2. Kate, Kat and Kit are all nice short forms.

Personally I like Katharine better but what’s wrong with Victoria PP?! It’s a perfectly normal name - I’m not mad keen on Vicky but Vita is great and I know one who is Plum.

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It’s my name, it’s terrible, I’ve always hated it. The nn over the years have included sticky Vicky, victor, vikram, amongst others. I was in school with several Victorias, none liked their name. Never heard anyone use vita as a nn for Victoria, not one I’d necessarily go to as it’s completely different. Plum as in the bathroom company? Not a great association either.

Luredbyapomegranate · 04/04/2023 22:00

Twoinapod · 04/04/2023 16:08

Katherine -spelled like that though.

Please don’t name your daughter Victoria, she will not thank you for it.

I like the Katharine spelling - and it’s not THAT unusual. I know 2. Kate, Kat and Kit are all nice short forms.

Personally I like Katharine better but what’s wrong with Victoria PP?! It’s a perfectly normal name - I’m not mad keen on Vicky but Vita is great and I know one who is Plum.

LSSG · 04/04/2023 20:26

Surely most Victorias are Tori these days, not Vicky? Which is fine.

That said, I think they're both dull as dishwater, sorry. I don't think they're timeless, they're stuck in the eighties.

Findyourneutralspace · 04/04/2023 20:20

Katherine, with Kitty and Kat as nicknames.

WhatFreshHeckle · 04/04/2023 20:13

Katherine is lovely and I prefer that spelling, but any spelling is fine really.

Agree that there are nicer shortened versions of Katherine / Katharine than Victoria