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Esther Williams?

36 replies

poorbuthappy · 08/05/2008 15:57

First message on MN, but lurked for ages!

Just found out preggies with number 2.

Would you laugh to be introduced to Esther Williams?

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MaeWest · 08/05/2008 16:13

I'd think that in 30 yrs time the number of people who knew who Esther Williams was would be limited... unless your unborn DD turns out to a new swimming sensation

noddyholder · 08/05/2008 16:11

Esther is one of my favourite names although Madonna has it as her kabballah name if that bothers you

Blandmum · 08/05/2008 16:11

I'd wonder how ell she swam and if she grinned a lot!

PortAndLemon · 08/05/2008 16:09

(P.S. To clarify, I love the name Esther but would inwardly snurk at the movie star connection)

OracleInaCoracle · 08/05/2008 16:05

i think its lovely.

Sunshinemummy · 08/05/2008 16:03

Do you mean as in the name Esther, which I really like, or the fact it's the name of a Hollywood star/swimmer from the 1950s?

InLoveWithSweenyTodd · 08/05/2008 16:02

I like esther a lot.
I know Esther Williams is obvioulsy the name of that swimmer - movie star, but I wouldn't laugh at all.

Carmenere · 08/05/2008 16:01

I like the name Esther BUT unless she is a stunner as a teen/young woman it might be a bit frumpish iyswim.

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poorbuthappy · 08/05/2008 16:00

Thank you and bum...I know my DH is going to veto that one!

I absolutely love Lily, but think it sounds stupid with Williams!

Hey ho, I'll keep reading!

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PortAndLemon · 08/05/2008 15:59

Congratulations, by the way!

PortAndLemon · 08/05/2008 15:59

Not LOL, but inwardly snurk, I'm afraid.

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