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Ursula

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winkle2 · 21/05/2010 17:14

i have always loved this name but no one in my family likes it. what do you think of it?

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LaserWidow · 12/06/2010 16:28

Ursula does seem to be a Marmite name - I love it, it topped my list of girl names, until I made the mistake of telling my BiL who promptly made chokey noises. If I were to have a girl now (had the other flavour, so issue was moot) I would go for it, and to hell with anyone else's views! (Apart from DH. He still counts.) Never saw The Little Mermaid but I do think it a tad daft to be put off any name you adore because of who else had it. I also loved Imogen, that was second on my list.

persephoneplum · 11/06/2010 13:35

The crappy Disney argument is such a lame one. It's a beautiful, strong name. Who seriously gives a fig about The Little Mermaid?

My other favourite U name is Uma. I can't decide if there is only one though (as in Uma Thurman), but it's tempting to yell out that it needs to be reclaimed.

LeviStubbsTears · 11/06/2010 13:32

I like it a lot - have been amused that I thought I was almost unique in having it on a shortlist in the UK but it seems on MN at least to be a name of the moment. It seems very much an adult's name though - but I assume that isn't really a problem as no doubt people find some sort of 'younger' nickname for their babies, even if apparently unrelated. (Oh and now see above 'sula' which is quite sweet as a shortening.) Won't use it though as DH doesn't like it. It is a name that seems to generate strong feelings, certainly!

GreenGeekGirl · 11/06/2010 13:02

cece Oooh Una is gorgeous!

sonicboob · 10/06/2010 12:29

Love Sula and Uschi as diminutives, hadn't thought of that!

Ursula is high on list for potential (as yet unconceived) DD as it's a family name.

Cortina · 10/06/2010 12:25

I quite like it.

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winkle2 · 10/06/2010 11:31

sapell3 - I like Amelie, Amelia, Marissa and Ursula. My niece is called Anaia and I love that.

Problem is OH's surname begins with an O so names ending in A dont really go.

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cece · 08/06/2010 19:43

I like it. We had Una on our list for DC3

GreenGeekGirl · 08/06/2010 19:29

Except that Cruella obviously means cruel whereas Ursula means 'little bear' and just happens to be associated with a lame Disney character - you see the difference?

Amarilis · 08/06/2010 18:39

It's a really ugly name imo... And it's the big fat meanie from The Little Mermaid.. It would be the same as naming a child Cruella!

MrsvWoolf · 08/06/2010 11:33

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DomesticG0ddess · 08/06/2010 11:29

I love Ursula and it was top of my girls names list - until yesterday that is when I found out I am having a boy instead!!!

MrsKitty · 08/06/2010 10:18

Love it

TheChangeSpiral · 08/06/2010 10:14

I LOVE the name Ursula and it's definitely in the running for my DC1 due in December. Both me and DH were nicknamed 'bear' as children, so it seems very appropriate.

sapell3 · 29/05/2010 12:01

What sort of names do you like in general? Are there any other particular favourites?

leonam · 29/05/2010 11:13

It makes me think of Ursula from 'The Rainbow' by DH Lawrence - the two sisters are called Gudrun and Ursula. I like it

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winkle2 · 28/05/2010 17:28

I dont like any of those names but thanks for replying!

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sapell3 · 26/05/2010 23:58

Hmm, that's a difficult one.

Shula and Sula are related names if that's any good?

Or how about Aurelia, Cecelia, Cordelia, Isla, Lucia, Louisa, Serena or Estella?

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winkle2 · 25/05/2010 14:19

I know what you mean Sapell. I wonder if their is a similar alternative to the name?

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sapell3 · 24/05/2010 18:10

The "Ur" sounds like an expression of dislike.

hellokitty123 · 24/05/2010 13:50

Very common name amongst 50+ aged old German ladies, generally shortened to Uschi.

Personally, I'm not that keen on it.

BafanaBafana · 24/05/2010 13:36

Love it. Feminine yet strong - a womanly name.

swanandduck · 24/05/2010 13:20

I think it's lovely, very graceful and pretty. Unfortunately, I can never use it as I once worked with a very odd lady called Ursula and couldn't name a daughter after her. But it still hasn't put me off the name for other people.

Hedwig3 · 24/05/2010 10:58

I want to like it but just not sure, I think it is the beginning sound I don't like.

BoldChislers · 22/05/2010 19:33

I know a fair few Ursulas my age. It is one of those names like Jacinta which is moderately popular in Ireland and not used at all in the UK>

Even though I know nice Ursualas, I wouldn't use it for a baby myself, but I think it'd be a quirky choice. I wouldn't think omg so ugly. I'd think, that's a strong name. Better a strong name than lola imo. Just mvho.

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