Thoughts on Camille

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mommyandmore · 04/12/2024 22:00

We have number 2 on the way! What are people's views on the name Camille NN Cami? We are after something elegant but not too frilly and something that will carry them well from childhood to adulthood. How do you imagine someone with the name Camille? Thank you all in advance!

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Calliopespa · 04/12/2024 22:39

I think Camille is pretty and it makes Milly a more natural Nn.

I think Cami is a bit too reminiscent of camisole. I can just hear the saleslady at our local department store: “ and if you liked these panties, you’ve got your matching silk cami…”

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mommyandmore · 04/12/2024 22:31

We are not French but we love the country 😍 and often visit. I presume most of my English friends and family would say ca-meel.
DH not a fan of Camilla but likes Camille.

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WhereAreWeNow · 04/12/2024 22:06

Camille is pretty. Not sure about Cami though (just makes me think of camisole).

Yes another who thinks Cami is an undergarment. But why not Milly?

Camille is pretty though. If pronounced Camee I’d presume they were French.

Moreteaandchocolate · 04/12/2024 22:10

I don’t like the “Ca - meal” pronunciation. The French pronunciation is pretty but I’d hate to be “that mum” insisting on the correct French pronunciation (unless I was of French heritage). Cami is ok for short though.

WhereAreWeNow · 04/12/2024 22:06

Camille is pretty. Not sure about Cami though (just makes me think of camisole).

MotherOfCrocodiles · 04/12/2024 22:05

For me Camilla will always be Gonzo's toy chicken from the Muppet Babies (sorry Queen C). But Camille is nicer. Are you pronouncing it "cam-ill" or "cam-ee"? Or something else?

stationarykingdom · 04/12/2024 22:02

Love Camille. Hate Camilla

Colourblinds · 04/12/2024 22:02

Love it, dislike Camilla.

Scutterbug · 04/12/2024 22:00

I’m not a fan of Camille but weirdly I love Camilla!

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