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Bathsheba

57 replies

Namesnames2 · 24/06/2024 22:00

I know someone who has just called their child Bathsheba!! I’ve never heard the name before, is it literally said Bath - Sheba? Not that I’d ever say it but I think it might be one of the ugliest sounding names I’ve ever heard!

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Arlanymor · 24/06/2024 22:19

ThePoshUns · 24/06/2024 22:17

I love it .
Bathsheba Everdene and Gabriel Oak.
Such a love story.

Wasn’t it just!

ThePoshUns · 24/06/2024 22:18

I'd say it Bath Shi ba

ThePoshUns · 24/06/2024 22:17

I love it .
Bathsheba Everdene and Gabriel Oak.
Such a love story.

Santasbigredbobblehat · 24/06/2024 22:12

I like it. Better than blooming Eve or Lily.

Arlanymor · 24/06/2024 22:08

Some people say Bath-sh-ba, some say Barth-Sheeba.

I’m not religious so I am familiar with it as it’s one of Thomas Hardy’s most famous female protagonists… Far From the Madding Crowd.

LadyKenya · 24/06/2024 22:06

A strong biblical woman. Look her up.

imnotsickbutimnotwell · 24/06/2024 22:05

It’s a biblical name, I quite like it. It was the name of I think my 5th great grandmother.