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What about Lavinia!

36 replies

jaijai23 · 27/11/2023 22:35

I’ve noticed the trend for most female babies born in 2023 is to end with an ‘a’ which I love but there are so many Mia’s, Emilia’s, Maya’s around. I think I adore Lavinia (from Downtown Abbey etc.) but I don’t actually know any babies with that name. What do you think - adorable or outdated!

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filthypride · 28/11/2023 03:14

I know a Lavinia.
Really like the name.

flowerchild2000 · 28/11/2023 03:12

I think it's nice, and I like the Cora idea too.

SantanaBinLorry · 28/11/2023 03:05

One of my best mates is Lavinia its a lovley name

Wrongsideofpennines · 28/11/2023 02:25

If you like it then go for it. I think Cora would be a nicer Downton Abbey name to have.

Have a nickname you are happy to use when the inevitable 'Lav' comes round. Although I don't think children will particularly be making that connection with lavatory as its a very outdated word.

Flutteringsparrows · 28/11/2023 02:17

I know a Lavinia, in her 30s, known as Vinnie. Supercool lady and suits the name.
I say go for it.

eleah · 28/11/2023 02:16

Could be shortened to Nia instead of Lav.

eleah · 28/11/2023 02:15

Beautiful!

User6761 · 28/11/2023 00:20

I know one in her mid 30s, nickname Vin.

Mum5net · 27/11/2023 23:38

My great great aunt was Lavinia. Her sisters were Mary, Edith, Harriet, Alice and Lily, all born in the 1880s.

Mirrormeback · 27/11/2023 23:00

Will be Lav as in lavatory

theduchessofspork · 27/11/2023 22:48

I have a teenage cousin Lavinia and quite like it

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