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Is Edna due for a Comeback?

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headlessmocks · 29/10/2009 15:06

Be open minded now
Edward and Edith are so popular now that I think it could work.

What do you think of Edna? Any middle name ideas?

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notagrannyyet · 30/10/2009 10:04

Don't like it sorry.....may be OK as a middle name. I could never have used it because it was MIL name!

There are some lovely older names. When I was little there were lots of old maiden ladies who we all used to call 'Aunty'. No relation, but adults and children all refered to them as 'Aunty' Polly(x2), Emma, Alice (x2), Laura, Beatrice and Florrie.
They were all old maids who lived well into their 80s/90s. They were like second grandmas to all the village kids.....they always had cakes and sweeties!

I didn't realise at the time but these poor old dears never had a chance to marry and have families because there future DH were killed in WW1.

pranma · 30/10/2009 10:01

Edna is an awful name I think-a bit like Nora or Norma-you cant really imagine a baby called any of those.Having said that I do know of a six year old named Edna Muriel!

Bellsa · 30/10/2009 09:42

My Grandma's name. And she hates it! Think a certain type of girl/woman could pull off the retro cool, but most would grow to despise it.

TheBolter · 30/10/2009 09:39

Edna is just horrible, but will probably become favoured in Primrose Hill circles because it's a bit out there... nothing to do with the parents liking it of course.

Vivia · 30/10/2009 09:36

Edna as a middle name is totally different, especially in honour of someone's lovely gran. As a middle name, why not?

nooka · 30/10/2009 05:33

Makes me think of Evil Edna too (with emphasis on the E of evil for some reason). I think for a middle name it doesn't matter too much though, and the family association is nice.

TheMysticMasseuse · 29/10/2009 22:11

Dame Edna????? no, don't do it.

TeamEdward · 29/10/2009 22:05

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daisy99divine · 29/10/2009 22:01

Oh, I differ, I LOVE Edna

Also Ethel - who about that as alternative? But especially if it's your gran's name - go for it!

piscesmoon · 29/10/2009 21:59

I hope not!

lalin · 29/10/2009 21:56

It is seriously awful, sorry. Millions of gorgeous, traditional, beautiful names. EDNA just doesn't sound the best name you could come up with for your beloved DD.

Chynah · 29/10/2009 21:45

Makes me think of old grannies - sorry!

MRSwereWOOLFhasabroomofherown · 29/10/2009 20:50

I've just checked the ONS stats. In 2007 there were 2 babies named Edna registered, in 2008 there were 4.

I think we're safe for a while yet, even if it continues to double every year!

Pinkcaz · 29/10/2009 20:45

Awww I was really hoping to read this thread and be taken by a woosh of positive thoughts about Edna... it's my Grans name and was thinking of it for a middle name... guess my case still isn't secure ;-)

Vivia · 29/10/2009 20:40

Ena is fabulous - a name like Georgina officially, then Ena as nn would be perfect.

I adore Elsa. It's softer and more elegant than Edna in my opinion.

DiamondHead · 29/10/2009 20:05

Are you sure it can have a comeback. Was it ever popular

ZZZenAgain · 29/10/2009 19:37

I think Edna O'Brian when I hear the name and I like the excruciatingly funny scenes she builds into her novels sometimes.

To me it still sounds little old ladyish but maybe you're right OP, maybe it's coming back in. I've never come across a dc with that name yet, but so what if you like it?

herbietea · 29/10/2009 19:22

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ZZZenAgain · 29/10/2009 19:22

no, no, really don't think it's going to sweep the country

LetThereBeRock · 29/10/2009 19:20

Not unless there's a mass outbreak of insanity amongst prospective parents. It's awful.

MRSwereWOOLFhasabroomofherown · 29/10/2009 18:42

I might be thinking of the Mumsnet name finder, but my first thought was dinnerlady.

Edwina, however, is okay. Well, better at least.

halfcut · 29/10/2009 17:01

I sincerely hope not

Abubu · 29/10/2009 17:00

As in Dame?

No way! Mind you I may need to catch up with the times a bit.
i didn't realise that Edward ever went out of fashion or that Edith was ever back in!

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headlessmocks · 29/10/2009 16:18

I liked evil TV Edna, hadn't thought of her.

Edina reminds me of Abfab

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BudaBones · 29/10/2009 15:46

No to Edna! yuck. Sorry.

My lovely next door neighbour here in Budapest is Edina!