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Mimi Rose or Ruby Ava?...

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FSB · 08/04/2009 16:40

we've managed to narrow our DD's name down to two firm options, but are struggling to choose one over the other.

we really like the Ruby option, but are worried that it's a bit too common (live in NW London). i also love the Mimi option, but we've had some negative feedback about it, which is bothering the DH - something to do with Elle McPherson's sister and a sex tape!!!

please help!

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LynetteScavo · 21/04/2009 16:43

Mimi Rose,

purpleduck · 21/04/2009 16:40

another vote for Ava Rose

Thunderduck · 21/04/2009 16:32

I prefer Mimi, don't like Ruby at all.

nappyaddict · 21/04/2009 15:36

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randomname · 21/04/2009 15:28

jemima?

Luxmum · 21/04/2009 15:28

Mimi is the name of a poodle, it's a cute name for a 3 year old, but how can a woman grow into a balanced individual, when she is called Mimi?? If it's a family nick name, then well, ok, but as a serious, actual first name, I think you need to reconsider. Sorry, only my opinion, but I doubt she will like it as a teenager...or on her CV. I'd never hire anyone called Mimi, they'd um, just be a bit wierd??? SORRY!!!

Poppity · 21/04/2009 14:46

Love Mimi Rose, don't know what suggestions you have had, but perhaps a shortening for Mimosa?

TinySocks · 21/04/2009 14:44

Ava Rose sounds nice to me.

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FSB · 21/04/2009 14:31

LOL OrmIrian!!! that is where i got it from in the first place, but it seems that this Mimi from Shameless is now more famous!!

i've never watched shameless, but i'm assuming it's not a flattering namesake?

nevermind, no-one will remember a TV program in a couple of years.

we would like Mimi to be short for something NappyAddict, but can't find a lengthening that we like... any more suggestions?

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OrmIrian · 20/04/2009 12:31

Mimi? Does she have very cold hands?

Maiakins · 20/04/2009 12:25

Both are good names - much prefer Mimi though. Ruby is very popular around here - there are THREE in my daughter's class!

fairydelight · 20/04/2009 11:37

Mimi - the woman from Shameless

nappyaddict · 20/04/2009 11:26

Go with Mimi as a nickname but use a longer formal name like Miriam, Marilyn, Mira, Miranda, Marie, Maria, Noemi, Naomi, Camille, Camilla. In fact any name beginning with M can have Mimi as a nickname really.

jellybeans · 14/04/2009 21:22

Ruby. Mimi just reminds me of her from Shameless.

pointydog · 14/04/2009 15:28

or granny. Lordy

pointydog · 14/04/2009 15:28

Ruby Ava. Def. Mimi makes me think sex industry of granny.

noddyholder · 14/04/2009 15:25

Mimi louise

ilovetochat · 14/04/2009 15:21

Ava Rose

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FSB · 14/04/2009 15:19

Frazzle, we were originally looking at Cosima shortened to Mimi, but DH's surname is a noun, so she would get the "Coz I'm a..." at school

shame, because I absolutely loved it, but am not ready to give up on Mimi entirely.

any suggestions for middle names to go with Mimi? i agree that Rose is a bit done to death, but it seems to fit...

thanks

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Cies · 13/04/2009 12:09

TBH I see Mimi as a nickname. It's hard to imagine a lawyer or engineer called Mimi.

Ruby Ava is ok - very 2009 but there's nothing wrong with that per se.

jkklpu · 13/04/2009 12:06

They are all v popular names at the moment in London, but that isn't necessarily bad if you like the names. I know an Imogen whose nickname is Mimi.

frazzledoldbag · 13/04/2009 12:01

Nigella Lawsons DD is Cosima but shortened to Mimi. I like it.
Ruby is getting extremely popular now - depends on whether you are bothered about that?

nappyaddict · 13/04/2009 00:31

See I love Mimi and Ava but not keen on Ruby or Rose as I think both or overused atm.

hedgiemum · 08/04/2009 17:52

I love Mimi - would have gone for it for dd2 had we not called dd1 Gigi - would have sounded like pet poodles when we called them in the park!

I like Mimi short for virtually any M name, or just on its own, much more than Ruby. I know loads of Ruby's.

QOD · 08/04/2009 17:42

mimi - Ruby AVa is so 2008 LOL