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62 replies

Elizabeth19865 · 25/07/2026 09:01

I love the name Tabitha Wren. Honest opinions please

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Calliopespa · 26/07/2026 17:19

Rivertrudge · 26/07/2026 17:08

Dear oh dear.

I don't see how it is any different from Robin to be honest. Another very cute garden bird.

Rivertrudge · 26/07/2026 17:24

Calliopespa · 26/07/2026 17:19

I don't see how it is any different from Robin to be honest. Another very cute garden bird.

But Robin started as a nickname for Robert.

I bet you don’t think Thrush is a cute name…

(I think Wolf and Bear are also ridiculous names.)

Needmorelego · 26/07/2026 17:25

Very pretty name.
I assume Wren is middle name.
Tabitha is a lovely name 😍

Calliopespa · 26/07/2026 19:21

Rivertrudge · 26/07/2026 17:24

But Robin started as a nickname for Robert.

I bet you don’t think Thrush is a cute name…

(I think Wolf and Bear are also ridiculous names.)

No Thrush isn't great. Warbler and Blue Tit wouldn't really work either.

shoopshoopdedoo · 26/07/2026 19:52

I think Tabitha is nice. I would never use it as I’m not posh enough and I find it very public schoolgirl, jolly hockey sticks vibes.

Personally, I can’t see the appeal of Wren at all. I think it’s very different to Tabitha - to me, it feels more similar to recently popular names like River, Beau, Rae. But I don’t think middle names matter that much and it’s nice to have a short middle with the longer first name.

Elizabeth19865 · 26/07/2026 20:38

To add some context. I really wanted a biblical name. Not for religious reasons - I just love the depth of a story. So I landed on Tabitha for that reason.
the reason for Wren….. we really wanted a name that connected to my late Father in law. And Wren was his favourite bird ( he was a farmer so always out in nature)
And overall I thought Tabthia Wren had an indie feel to it. Which suits me and my husband as a couple. So that’s how we landed on the name.

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Needmorelego · 26/07/2026 21:01

@Elizabeth19865 go for it.
It's a lovely name 🙂👶

darkandgloomy · 26/07/2026 21:33

I really like it!

fairycupcakes · 27/07/2026 12:41

Elizabeth19865 · 26/07/2026 20:38

To add some context. I really wanted a biblical name. Not for religious reasons - I just love the depth of a story. So I landed on Tabitha for that reason.
the reason for Wren….. we really wanted a name that connected to my late Father in law. And Wren was his favourite bird ( he was a farmer so always out in nature)
And overall I thought Tabthia Wren had an indie feel to it. Which suits me and my husband as a couple. So that’s how we landed on the name.

Beautiful meaning, how special. Go for it ❤️

LiquoriceAllsorts2 · 30/07/2026 06:34

Tabitha is really nice. Wren sounds nice it

Amiacoolorwarmcolour · 30/07/2026 06:38

I like Tabitha. I’m not a fan of Wren, but as a middle name it’s ok. Nobody uses middle names anyway.

Namiemcnameface · 30/07/2026 06:49

I like it! Rolls nicely off the tongue and lovely meaning behind it OP!

Tabitha feels recognisable but not overdone. Reminds me of Tibby from Sisterhood of the Travelling pants, nice alternative shortening if you wanted to avoid Tabby/Tabs. Also knew one years ago who often went by Bea, which I quite like.

I too know a little Wren who is an absolute force of nature. Wren is one of those names I like but wouldn't have used as DH and I are tall/stocky and have produced tall/stocky children which doesn't then work with ethereal/delicate names imo. Though given how aggressive and loud wrens can be maybe it would have been appropriate 🤣

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