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Thoughts on Tabitha please

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Eleta · 03/05/2008 12:30

Now this is my all time fave girls name but dh was against it last two pregnancies so ended up with a Charlotte and a Molly. He thinks Tabitha is a cats name.

He is starting to come round as he knows how much I love it (I think he could be bribed! )

He really wants Lucy though. I would just like some thoughts from other people. Don't worry if you hate it, thats fine, I love it so much I don't care but am just interested in other peoples reactions

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Panyanpickle77 · 03/05/2008 17:55

My nan used to call me tabitha so I think it is lovely. I am yet to come across a cat called Tabitha tbh (and i work for a big pet charity!)

Astrophe · 03/05/2008 17:50

of course, Lucia is the best name ever though.

pointydog · 03/05/2008 17:49

agree with your dh. Tabitha = cat.

Go with Lucy

Astrophe · 03/05/2008 17:48

I like it, also like variations Tabita and Tabata.

sophiebbb · 03/05/2008 17:19

My sister was going to call her daughter (who never was - she had 2 boys and stopped there!) Tabitha. At first I didn't like it but it is a real grower and I think it is lovely now. Go for it!!! Good for your DH to give in at last. Lucy far too dull....

dinny · 03/05/2008 17:16

ah, Hatrick I have Facebooked you our address...

yes, I used to get Juicy Lucy all the time, soooo annoying

er, loving how much everyone loves the name Tabitha, but please don't let it get really popular

and Tabby is not grubby at all - what are you oj about?

cluttercup · 03/05/2008 17:13

Have only read OP but I love it!

izzybiz · 03/05/2008 17:12

I like Tabitha, we had a cat called Lucy when I was little!

BreeVanderCampLGJ · 03/05/2008 17:11
BreeVanderCampLGJ · 03/05/2008 17:08

Fab name.

bunny3 · 03/05/2008 17:08

lol, long gone are the days I attract any sort of letching. I'm just jealous!!

hatrick · 03/05/2008 17:07

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bunny3 · 03/05/2008 17:05

ps have heard letchy blokes leeringly referring to "juicy Lucy" before, yuk.

bunny3 · 03/05/2008 17:04

Tabby is most def not grubby!!! My dd2 is called Tabitha and we get endless comments on what a beautiful name it is. Never had a negative response apart from my mil who has disliked all the names we have chosen for our children!

I picked it because it is pretty and unusual but not too far-out. It suits my gorgeous toddler perfectly.

hatrick · 03/05/2008 17:04

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ElizabethBeresfordSW19 · 03/05/2008 16:57

I don't like this at all. It's not just the cat's name thing, because I like Sadie and Polly which some people would tell me were dogs' names....

And I like Thea and Martha, so I like the 'th' sound.

I am over-analysing it, but I just don't like Tabitha. WHAT do you plan to shorten it to? Tabby??

I like Felix, which is feline, but Tabby is grubby rather than feline iyswim.

alfiesbabe · 03/05/2008 15:44

Will definitely get shortened to Tabby which definitely is a cats name : Tabitha Twitchett!

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Eleta · 03/05/2008 13:55

Thanks CurleyShirley, it's good to hear from someone who has used it.

I don't have a problem with the Bewitched thing either as I used to like that programee

I just feel a little guilty as if I do get my way, I will know dh is not that keen, but just doing it for me. Can I name my child a name that wouldn't be his choice?

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AbbeyA · 03/05/2008 13:49

I think of it as a cat's name.

curleyshirley · 03/05/2008 13:35

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moopymoo · 03/05/2008 13:22

like it a lot. Was on my list (with Nancy, Hannah and Elizabeth) have 2 boys though!

TiggerTonkerTruck · 03/05/2008 13:20

LOL I ended up choosing the names Molly and Charlotte because DH hated Tabitha!!

Its a lovely name and I wish I hadn't been talked out of it!!

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berolina · 03/05/2008 13:02

I think Lucy is a fab name btw.