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is Emma- a meh name?

61 replies

0percypig0 · 07/02/2010 10:35

DD is due in May, I have a DS, Robert.
Were really struggling with a name that we both like, I'd initially decided on Juliet, but then the Robert/Romeo & Juliet kept cropping up and then someone said what if she gets mejulie (ala Ali G) and it totally ruined it for me.

Then there's Katherine, I love this name, but watching the programme MP'S in Tower Blocks, a woman who lived there named Cathy ruined this abit for me too. I keep thinking of the cafe in Eastenders too, Kathy!

So now Hubby has suggested Emmma, in theory it goes with Robert and sounds proper (if you know what I mean) but is it abit meh? I initally wanted a non popular name, it's in the 30's so not up there, I think it's a pretty name but nothing special.

What do you think?

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BlameItOnTheBogey · 07/02/2010 11:19

Love it and nearly used it for dd.

nulgirl · 07/02/2010 11:11

My dd is called emma and I love it. Think it is really timeless and love that there is no preconceieved "age" for an emma unlike names that come in and out of fashion. Just as likely to meet an Emma who is 60 or 40 or 20.

Also for a name that is meant to be popular I don't ever really meet any young children called. Lots of Avas, Graces and Olivias though.

It is quite simple though but we have a complicated surname so it balances nicely

diddl · 07/02/2010 11:10

It is lovely.

franke · 07/02/2010 11:08

I like Emma. I also like Kathy.

Lomond · 07/02/2010 11:04

I love the name Emma but then I'm biased because I have one

cece · 07/02/2010 10:51

Emmas is lovely.

On the same vein how about Jemma?

lockets · 07/02/2010 10:50

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belgo · 07/02/2010 10:45

good name

ConnorTraceptive · 07/02/2010 10:40

lovely name

momofnearly2 · 07/02/2010 10:39

I really like Emma,

gorionine · 07/02/2010 10:36

I really like the name Emma.

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