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Libby, Tabby?

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plumpvelvet · 08/05/2025 17:45

Tabitha (Tabby) vs Elizabeth (Libby)
Which one do you prefer?
I should probably also add that Tabitha would go by either Tabitha or Tabby but the latter would probably only be Libby as Elizabeth sounds too formal for my taste, however I would give the full name so she'd have options in the future.

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GoodVibesHere · 08/05/2025 18:46

Atarin · 08/05/2025 18:42

Yes, I went to school with a Tabby. She was only just slightly over normal weight and some cruel children nicknamed her Tubby Tabby, and unfortunately Tubby stuck for the rest of her school years.

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That sort of bullying doesn't really happen anymore. There are so many unique names out there, plus schools clamped down on name-calling.

mumofoneAlonebutokay · 08/05/2025 18:46

Tabby is so cute. But super easily made fun of in relation to body size 🥺

UName38 · 08/05/2025 18:46

Early you may get to pick Libby but she may end up with one of many other variations or Elizabeth.

DrummingMousWife · 08/05/2025 18:44

Love Elizabeth !

Aoppley · 08/05/2025 18:42

Tabitha. Love the nickname Tabby!

Atarin · 08/05/2025 18:42

Bunnyisputbackinthebox · 08/05/2025 18:39

I don't think a dd would thank you for Tabby....

Yes, I went to school with a Tabby. She was only just slightly over normal weight and some cruel children nicknamed her Tubby Tabby, and unfortunately Tubby stuck for the rest of her school years.

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plumpvelvet · 08/05/2025 18:41

Bunnyisputbackinthebox · 08/05/2025 18:39

I don't think a dd would thank you for Tabby....

Genuinely curious, why? The only thing I can think of is it sounds like a cat but we live on a farm with tons of cats and they're beloved, hardly a bad association! If there's another reason please tell!

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CaveMum · 08/05/2025 18:40

Don’t pick the name based on the nickname you like - she’ll probably chose something totally different! A friend of mine chose Elizabeth as she wanted to call her daughter Lizzie, but even now at 16 she insists on being called Elizabeth.

GoodVibesHere · 08/05/2025 18:39

You could go for Liberty (nickname Libby) if you don't like Elizabeth.

Bunnyisputbackinthebox · 08/05/2025 18:39

I don't think a dd would thank you for Tabby....

Firsttimebabymummy · 08/05/2025 18:38

Elizabeth for sure! It's on my list if I ever have another girl so I'm a little biased!

Itonlytakesone · 08/05/2025 17:46

Elizabeth

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