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Alternative to Matilda

61 replies

Spanishgreekenglishfamily · 14/08/2024 10:02

When expecting my boys I had my heart set on Matilda if they had been girls.
Unfortunately, a couple of friends have used it so don't think I can anymore without looking like I'm copying.
Also, I dislike Tilly as a nickname. Don't really like nicknames full stop.
What else would I like?
Welcome to comment on above situation and if you think I should still use it anyway.

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KatRee · 14/08/2024 10:13

Tabitha was my immediate first thought too. I also like Adelina which has a similar feel I think

MistyF · 14/08/2024 10:11

If you don't like idea of nicknames, then you should use simple or short name

Megan
Eloise
Alice
Gwen
Louise
Helena
Polina
Cecily

FlyingButtresses · 14/08/2024 10:11

I misread your title without my glasses as ‘Alternative to Mogadishu’ and thought you were making some somewhat risky travel plans.

Tabitha, Martha, Beatrice,Lydia,Imogen, Dorothea, Florence, Adelaide, Harriet, Adeline, Miranda, Clara, Maud?

sel2223 · 14/08/2024 10:09

Jemima, Beatrice, Phoebe, Eloise, Clara

poetrylover · 14/08/2024 10:06

Madeleine
Beatrice
Evelyn

scoobiedew · 14/08/2024 10:06

Margaret (nn Maggie, Maisie, Molly, Marnie, Peggy)

Amelia (nn Mimi)

rosydreams · 14/08/2024 10:06

what about malinda or madeline

NuffSaidSam · 14/08/2024 10:05

Matilda is a great name and absolutely no reason why she should be a Tilly if you don't want her to. If you love, I'd use it.

Other suggestions:

Astrid
Margot
Elodie
Elizabeth
Cariad
Isobel
Madeline

Comedycook · 14/08/2024 10:05

Was also going to suggest Tabitha

Otherwise

Jemima
Agatha

MagicianMoth · 14/08/2024 10:05

If you really like it I would use it anyway.
Names I think of that are "like Matilda" (I don't really know why!)

Amelia
Violet
Lydia
Phoebe

Marmite27 · 14/08/2024 10:03

Tabitha?

The Matilda I know is a Tilda, rather than a Tilly.

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