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Demelza

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Boudiccabitch · 14/08/2025 03:29

Thought on Demelza, go!

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Boudiccabitch · 14/08/2025 04:23

IhateHPSDeaneCnt · 14/08/2025 04:19

I'm so ancient that I read the books - and a bit dodgy given her age when she entered into 'service'! However, she was of an acceptable age when she succumbed. The only thing I would really consider re choosing a name (in all cases) would be possible acronyms when including a middle name and surname e.g Demelza India Knight.

Oh! I didn't realise about that!
All good on the acronym/initial front 🙏

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IhateHPSDeaneCnt · 14/08/2025 04:19

I'm so ancient that I read the books - and a bit dodgy given her age when she entered into 'service'! However, she was of an acceptable age when she succumbed. The only thing I would really consider re choosing a name (in all cases) would be possible acronyms when including a middle name and surname e.g Demelza India Knight.

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Boudiccabitch · 14/08/2025 03:54

The Poldark thing is alright I think, as another poster has said that only matters for that generation (who even watched the show(!)), however she does seem like a cool character!
Can you comment on if you love it or not and what vibe you got from it? I don't want to say the name in the future and get looks of WTF 👀

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wildeflowers · 14/08/2025 03:52

I think it’s cool, unique, and names with a ‘z’ are fun.

TurnThatLightOn · 14/08/2025 03:42

I love it notwithstanding the connection to Poldark

IhateHPSDeaneCnt · 14/08/2025 03:40

Ooh, just noticed your user name - GO for it!!

TurnThatLightOn · 14/08/2025 03:39

I love it.

IhateHPSDeaneCnt · 14/08/2025 03:38

It is a lovely name but resonates with Poldark's maid he got up the duff and Dawn French saying 'hello my lurvver' in exaggerated Cornish accent. However, this shows my age! I doubt any peer groups (your current, her future) would clock on so go ahead!

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Boudiccabitch · 14/08/2025 03:36

No new suggestions, just opinions on this name!

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PinkFlloyd · 14/08/2025 03:35

No.

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