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Blythe

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brightonlad · 17/01/2009 21:14

My DW and I were completely settled on Blythe as the name for our 2nd DD until a dinner party at my parents when it got roundly slated by all in attendance. She's two weeks old now and we can't come up with another name we like as much. Before we 'stick it to the man' and go with it we want to try to understand what the haters don't like about it. Any insight?

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stillenacht · 18/01/2009 20:51

Blythe - unusual and nice. I know a Blythe

peterbaldy · 18/01/2009 20:50

Had this on my shortlist for bubs along with Blair.
Ignore them on here, You only get the seal of approval if you want to use Jack or Olivia sort of names.

yemmaly · 18/01/2009 20:41

I think it is actually a similar style to Britney.
Dare I say chav?
sorry

meandjoe · 18/01/2009 19:50

love it, please don't be put off, if everyone liked the same names and followed trends then we'd all be called britney or callum by now. go for it!!!!!!!!!

Leo9 · 18/01/2009 18:39

Blythe is an absolutely beautiful name

Go for it!

Ignore those people, whaddo they know

This is one of the best names ever. It's lovely and as others have said has the most lovely meaning.

LadyLiffey · 18/01/2009 17:38

I thought it was Welsh??

LadyLiffey · 18/01/2009 17:36

I quite like it. But I like Olwen and Gwynneth and Bronwen too.

Blythe....... it's different not try-hard. It's not pretty-frou-frou but it's not harsh either. I could see that this would tick boxes for someone looking for something quirky but sane.

MrsMattie · 18/01/2009 17:12

made up, porn star name

yellowflowers · 18/01/2009 17:11

oooh- Blythe is lovely

salvadory · 18/01/2009 16:32

I LOVE the name Blythe, really pretty, not common at all would suit a child or a grown woman, like nn Bee also. It's one I've considered and much better than ANOTHER Amelie/Ellie. Actually quite similar sounding to Eve which most Mnetters seem to love but better (in my opinion) as not on every under 3 year old. Do it, you'll be glad you did.

Nancy66 · 18/01/2009 15:57

Well, if I was at the dinner party and you asked me why i didn't like it. I'd have to say:

It's quite an ugly name - very 'surnamey' very American and unfeminine.

Vronsky · 18/01/2009 14:50

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DevilsAdvocaat · 18/01/2009 09:56

call your dd this name if you like it.
she will suit it, you will be pleased you chose it, people will get used to it and after a few months they won't be able to imagine her being called anything else.

sonniebonnie · 18/01/2009 09:52

I love Blythe - it's a classic, beautiful name with a lovely meaning. And a nice change from all the Eves, Millies, Ellas around these days.

But more importantly, its your baby so YOU must be happy with your choice. You will never please everyone - we (thankfully) all have different tastes!

mrswoolf · 18/01/2009 00:41

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vlc · 17/01/2009 23:39

I LOVE Blythe. Please choose it if you like it, people will soon associate it with your little one and love it too.

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  1. joyous, merry, or gay in disposition; glad; cheerful: Everyone loved her for her blithe spirit.

Was she born on a Sunday?

"But the child who is born on the Sabbath Day
Is bonny and blithe and good and gay. "

SheWillBeLoved · 17/01/2009 23:26

Brightonlad - it's not a common name. I've never heard of it before today, most people won't have. The unknown is scary especially for people have prefer a more traditional route when it comes to names. Whatever name we pick for our child - i'd be gutted if everyone liked it to be honest Just as i'd be gutted if I liked every single name that someone threw at me!

If you love it - stick with it. She's your child, it's your decision. Don't let other peoples opinions put you off something you feel strongly about.

hester · 17/01/2009 23:22

It wouldn't be my choice, but I don't see anything wrong with it at all. Ignore them.

nappyaddict · 17/01/2009 23:20

I think she looks pretty

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brightonlad · 17/01/2009 23:19

Those dolls are v. creepy!

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puppydetox · 17/01/2009 23:06

it's a kind of doll too.

WhatsTheBloodyPoint · 17/01/2009 23:06

Will she be a ballet dancer? If not, then give it a miss.

Whilst also thinking, call your child what you like.

scrooged · 17/01/2009 23:05

Isn't it a place in Newcastle?

PoloPlayingMummy · 17/01/2009 23:04

I think it's a really lovely name. If you love it, use it and don't let others put you off!

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brightonlad · 17/01/2009 22:46

But why? Why the strong reactions? How can it polarize people so much?

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