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Eileen - is it really that bad?

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TheFatOwlOfTheRemove · 25/05/2010 16:18

have seen it slated on here and just want to check it's still as frowned upon as before

if dh and I had another baby and it was a girl, Eileen would be a strong contender - I love it and it reminds me of green velvet and fiddle music

is it still considered awful?

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waitingforbedtime · 25/05/2010 16:27

I dont like it that much but think Aileen is nice.

said · 25/05/2010 16:27

I had an aunty Eileen and know a few in late 40s/early 50s. Shania Twain is really Eileen.

Psammead · 25/05/2010 16:26

Chuckles at flimmlammum well, that was all I clicked to say, really - and you beat me to it.

You could have Tooloorye-a as a mn!

I have to say I am not keen on the name, but it's not as bad as some.

If you love it, use it!

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TheFatOwlOfTheRemove · 25/05/2010 16:24

Is it an old lady name? I knew three kids when I was little called Eileen, Philomena and Patrick, and I always envied Eileen's name. I'm only 32!

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pinkmagic1 · 25/05/2010 16:23

I think its taking the old lady name thing to the extreme really, but then it was my step Nans name. Don't like it, sorry.

said · 25/05/2010 16:21

I'm saying it out loud and still wrinkling my nose. No.

Annabelsmummie · 25/05/2010 16:21

I think it's pretty.

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TheFatOwlOfTheRemove · 25/05/2010 16:20

would you like to elaborate flimflam? It is a bona fide girls' name!

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flimflammum · 25/05/2010 16:20

Eileen? Oh, come on!

sorry

nickytwotimes · 25/05/2010 16:19

I think it's a nice name.

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