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How common is Imogen??

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emsyj · 16/11/2009 13:44

DH and I are shortlisting names. We can agree easily on boys' names, but girls' names we are having difficulty with. The only two we both like are Cressida (but really really doesn't go with the surname - damn) and Imogen, but I saw Imogen is in the top 40 (number 37 in 2008). It really surprised me as I don't know of a single little girl called Imogen, but can you tell me how many you know?? I was one of 4 Emmas in my class at school and I really want to try and avoid that for our DC if possible!

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biscuitbear · 16/11/2009 16:39

DD2's middle name. There are a few about but probably rising in popularity. I've always loved the name.

cloelia · 16/11/2009 16:31

I know two little ones and one is shortened to Mimi which i think is sweet! Plus an 18 year old who is as elegant as you can imagine. a good name imo (I mean in my opinion!)

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emsyj · 16/11/2009 16:01

Consensus seems to be that Imogen is quite posh and more popular down south, so we might be safe... we're not posh and we're in the north!

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dizzydixies · 16/11/2009 15:32

none in DD1's class (she's 6) and none in DD2's (she's 3) playgroup - DD3 is only 1 and has no mates bless her

great name and high on list if I ever get to have DD4

superbean · 16/11/2009 14:28

I know a couple of Imogens. Both quite posh. I think it's a good name!

lola0109 · 16/11/2009 14:05

I have a 17 year old cousin called Imogen and she's really gorgeous so the name suits her! She lives in Oxford.

I also love the name but DP has vetoed but there are no imogens I know of around here (just outside Glasgow).

I would use it if you can, really annoyed that I can't!

anamaria22 · 16/11/2009 14:04

There are actually 2 Imogens in my dd's class at school, one gets called Immy, the other Imogen. So, yes, I do think it is becoming a little more popular. We're in London by the way.

Cressida is beautiful and I don't know any at all... I actually find Cressida more feminine than Imogen. If you can make it work with your surname, I'd choose Cressida!

blametheparents · 16/11/2009 14:03

I am still saying go for Imogen

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emsyj · 16/11/2009 13:58

Well we might have to just deal with the surname clash and use Cressida RnB - DH thinks it doesn't sound too bad, I think it sounds odd but not necessarily terrible and my family think it doesn't go at all and want us to use Lucy, which I love but DH has vetoed. May just call the baby 'Baby' and be done with it.

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MrsJohnDeere · 16/11/2009 13:57

Lovely name.

I don't know any at all.

RnB · 16/11/2009 13:55

love cressida, shame you can't use it

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emsyj · 16/11/2009 13:51

Oh poo mumslife

I suspected it was getting popular. It's so hard to find something we both agree on and that doesn't clash with the surname. AAAGH! Can I ask what area you live in? We're in the north west and I don't know any Imogens round here, maybe if they're all in the south we could get away with it???

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emsyj · 16/11/2009 13:48

Hoping for more answers like that blametheparents!!!

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blametheparents · 16/11/2009 13:45

I don't know of any girls called Imogen.
Wanted to call my DD Imogen, but DH vetoed it - damn!
Go for it, 'tis lovely!

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