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Delphine?

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Kayzr · 04/02/2010 11:49

I'm not pg but we are trying later this year. But to keep my broodiness in check I am looking at baby names.

I really like Daphne but it is out of the question as we have a Freddie.

But I have just come across Delphine and I love it.

What does everyone else think?

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Littlefish · 04/02/2010 18:00

Delphine Donkey on Peppa Pig is my first thought.

I think the name is really pretty though.

Orangesarenottheonlyfruit · 04/02/2010 17:56

Or Phin?

UnrequitedSkink · 04/02/2010 17:54

I like Delhpine - reminds me of Delphiniums - but hate the shortening to 'Del' which she'd invariably get at school...

Orangesarenottheonlyfruit · 04/02/2010 17:45

I'm shocked, I am pregnant and due in May, this is our name if we have a girl! I finally thought I was being creative and unusual but not enough it seems

I do love it though.

LadyCressida · 04/02/2010 17:37

My grandma's name was Delphine, and I think it's lovely. She was called Del, and Delo when she was little, but I think you could also be called Delphi. I've never heard of anyone else called it - it might be popular in France though.

I think it is a very sweet name - actually I'd be tempted to use it myself but my surname begins with D so don't think it works...

fairimum · 04/02/2010 15:44

It is a lovely name but I automatically hear Delphine Donkey.... from Peppa pig

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mixedmamameansbusiness · 04/02/2010 14:44

I love Delphine...fond memories of GCSE french

RnB · 04/02/2010 13:35

We have similar taste Kayzr - I love Daphne and Delphine

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Kayzr · 04/02/2010 12:32

Yeah I didn't at first either, then DH pointed it out.

So unfair!!

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MmeLindt · 04/02/2010 12:30

Ah, sorry, I did not make the connection to Scooby Doo.

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Kayzr · 04/02/2010 12:24

Oh yes!! That is where I know it from.

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MummyTumble · 04/02/2010 12:21

There's a Delphine on Peppa Pig

I think its a lovely name

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Kayzr · 04/02/2010 11:54

I guess you have never seen Scooby Doo. I refuse to do that to my children.

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MmeLindt · 04/02/2010 11:50

I prefer Daphne.

Why can you not have a Daphne when you have a Freddie?