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Bikergran · 29/09/2026 15:57

Wilsonpicket · 28/09/2026 22:59

Baby girl Alkelda, I think it's lovely what are your thoughts

My thoughts are she will spend her life spelling it out. Why saddle poor children with stupid made-up names, when there are millions of perfectly good ones already in use?

muddyford · 29/09/2026 15:59

It's ugly and sounds (and looks) like a jumble of letters.

WhyamIinahandcartandwherearewegoing · 29/09/2026 15:59

Al-qaeda

Alka Selzer

Alkaline.

none of these are positive associations…..

Allseeingallknowing · 29/09/2026 16:00

It sounds very made up.

ChocolateCinderToffee · 29/09/2026 16:11

Sounds like a tablet for indigestion.

PruLeithsNecklace · 29/09/2026 16:20

Genuinely one of the worst names I’ve ever heard.

LBFseBrom · 29/09/2026 16:29

(Saint) Alkelda, Alcelda or Alchhild, was ostensibly an Anglo-Saxon princess of whom almost nothing is known and whose existence has been questioned.

She was possibly a nun and probably strangled by Vikings.

Conclusion - a nonentity. Who wants to be saddled with that for life?

Viviennemary · 29/09/2026 16:30

grapesstrawberriespleass · 28/09/2026 23:01

Sorry but I hate it. Strangely makes me think of al-Qaeda?

Agree. First thing I thought too. Its dreadful.

Electricsausages · 29/09/2026 16:33

BS

EffortlessDiscussions · 29/09/2026 16:35

Sounds like a chemical.

caringcarer · 29/09/2026 16:35

grapesstrawberriespleass · 28/09/2026 23:01

Sorry but I hate it. Strangely makes me think of al-Qaeda?

That's th first thought I had to.

BeaLola · 29/09/2026 16:38

First post nailed it , sorry do not like

FancyLilacHare · 29/09/2026 16:52

Alkie for short.

Unfortunate.

Mistyglade · 29/09/2026 16:58

Could be a brand name for alka seltzer.

Mistyglade · 29/09/2026 17:00

Alicia is lovely I think.

Newname26 · 29/09/2026 17:02

mygrandchildrenrock · 28/09/2026 23:05

I’m a Scout Leader, it made me think of Akela, the Cub Leader!

My first thought too

AgualusasL0ver · 29/09/2026 17:02

I know someone called Alkida - similar and even closer to what those have commented. It is a very common name in certain parts of the world - Albania for example. It is actually quite pretty and I have never heard anyone say anything negative about her name.

issyforqueen · 29/09/2026 17:03

Well it makes a change from Wren and Autumn.

Newname26 · 29/09/2026 17:05

Wilsonpicket · 28/09/2026 23:10

Thank you everyone, it's not a wind up post. I visited a church today on my hols with this saints name and I liked it , but clearly a none starter

Op Fair Play.
You've taken on board its no a great name

Alcoholic, terrorist or scout leader / jungle book character. Have your pick? 😂

Newname26 · 29/09/2026 17:08

AgualusasL0ver · 29/09/2026 17:02

I know someone called Alkida - similar and even closer to what those have commented. It is a very common name in certain parts of the world - Albania for example. It is actually quite pretty and I have never heard anyone say anything negative about her name.

If its a saints name it probably is popular somewhere. But it just doesn't work in an English speaking country in 2026.

AgualusasL0ver · 29/09/2026 17:14

Does for her. For any baby being born now Al Qaeda is not really going to be so visceral in their cohort's memory. I probably wouldn't do it without some connection either culturally or religiously to said saint, but I don't think it is inherently a no go in a global world and only if I really loved it over and beyond anything else at all.

BillieWiper · 29/09/2026 17:16

It does sound like a made up name from a very bad z list sci fi TV show or movie.

sesquipedalian · 29/09/2026 17:17

It’s not a name if a saint I’ve ever heard of. I don’t think you’d be doing your DD any favours, OP….

mummymummymummummum · 29/09/2026 17:17

I know a Kelda, how about that?

VeryQuaintIrene · 29/09/2026 17:19

How about Isis if you're going for that terrorist vibe?