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Eileen

36 replies

marytumble · 21/04/2009 17:38

I forgot to add this one to my lists. I think it might be quite fresh on a youngster?
Opinions from the experts please

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Jaypickle · 01/05/2009 10:24

No. old lady ish and not in a good way. Yuck!

sockmonster · 30/04/2009 12:09

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!

Greensleeves · 30/04/2009 12:06

I think it's a beautiful name. I would consider it if we had a girl

Shila82 · 30/04/2009 12:04

isn't it Aylin? a turkish name for girls?

EyeballsintheSky · 23/04/2009 21:50

I have an Irish aunt Eileen who is young and funky and it really suits her. I don't think it's much different to Ellen really, wouldn't bat an eyelid if I heard it.

And there are worse songs to have sung at you

wolfear · 23/04/2009 21:48

Makes me think of a nosey neighbour wearing a mumu

CuppaTeaJanice · 23/04/2009 20:10

Makes me think of a middle aged, chain-smoking cleaner with a bubble perm.

Isla's nice if you like the 'I' sound.

oldspeckledtam · 23/04/2009 19:08

My mother is an Eileen and she's always hated it.

kalo12 · 21/04/2009 20:30

gorgeous, i knew a lovely eileen

kalo12 · 21/04/2009 20:30

gorgeous, i knew a lovely eileen

Millarkie · 21/04/2009 20:29

My niece is an Eileen and I admit I didn't like the thought but now she is a beautiful toddler and it really suits her and now I really like it. It does sound softer with an irish accent though (She is Irish).

branchofreason · 21/04/2009 20:20

I've just posted this comment on the Phyllis thread.
Correct me if I'm wrong..but, some posters seem to be encouraged and egged-on the more negative opinions a name receives.

"Ooh my dc will have an unusual name because nobody else likes it because it's dated"
It's a bit attention seeking and not fair to the child.

GossipMonger · 21/04/2009 19:44

Lanie for short at a push if you have to but there are billions of beautiful girl names.

BE NICE TO YOUR DAUGHTER!!!!!

gibbberish · 21/04/2009 19:39

My best friend was called Eileen and she HATED it because of the Dexy song - it haunted her all through school.

I quite like it but don't think would choose it for a baby.

KnitterInTheNW · 21/04/2009 19:39

My mum's called Eileen and says she's always not liked it. She'll be 60 this year.

TrillianAstra · 21/04/2009 19:38

too ra too ra too ra too ra aaa yay

Maybe by the time she goes to school no-one will remember that song.

Second that Aileen is nicer (but check initials etc). Eleanor is even better. Or just Ellen.

Thunderduck · 21/04/2009 19:36

No it's awful.

Nancy66 · 21/04/2009 19:35

God no, awful.

Nancy66 · 21/04/2009 19:35

God no, awful.

GossipMonger · 21/04/2009 19:27

You have to be kidding.

Little Baby Eileen.....

Poor child.

Do the test as well...

'This is Eileen Roberts, News at Ten, in Dubai.' (She sounds about 58!)

'All rise for Judge Eileen Hannaford.....'
(Might be fine for a High Court Judge!)

Dont do it.............

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marytumble · 21/04/2009 19:23

I had to think about what comeon meant
I think it would sound pretty on a baby,girl, teenager. I'm warming more to it now.

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BabyBaby123 · 21/04/2009 18:33

no, please don't - it's cruel

FlyMeToDunoon · 21/04/2009 18:25

bar one I have never met another Aileen.
Mind you i don't know any Eileens either

rubyslippers · 21/04/2009 18:19

what about Eleanor?

Pinkchampagne · 21/04/2009 18:18

I know a little girl called Eileen (named after a grandmother) & she is very pretty and sweet. Not sure I would go for it myself though.

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