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41 replies

Valinor · 18/06/2010 11:22

We are looking for a relatively unusual but recognisable name for DD3 due in the Autumn. She will more than likely have blonde hair so the meaning is pretty fitting.

I personally think it's a strong, interesting, feminine name, but maybe that's my pregnancy brain doing overtime!

Would appreciate any thoughts and opinions on the name Xanthe.

Many thanks.

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PestoEatsPasties · 18/06/2010 13:44

very lovely

Eglu · 18/06/2010 13:43

I really like it. It is on consideration for our possible third child.

LarkinSky · 18/06/2010 13:40

Very nice, feminine but not overly girly, will work well for an adult too.

Or there is Ianthe (pron. eye-ann-thee), or Iolanthe as AMNM mentioned: both of which mean 'violet flower/of the ocean, as she was the daughter of Oceanus in Greek mythology.

Pasiphae · 18/06/2010 13:37

Lovely name.

slug · 18/06/2010 12:08

One of my BF's daugher's is called Xanthe. I love the name.

MrsvWoolf · 18/06/2010 11:49

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ActuallyMyNamesMarina · 18/06/2010 11:48

It's lovely, we considered Iolanthe for DD as an alternative to Violet

BridesheadRegardless · 18/06/2010 11:39

Very nice.

Some people may have a few diffiuclties prouncing it when just seeing it written, but that's soon gotten over. ie all the Niamh's seem to manage.

LadyintheRadiator · 18/06/2010 11:38

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ticktockclock · 18/06/2010 11:35

I like unusual names so I like it over anything common.

annasophia · 18/06/2010 11:35

Yes, Zan-thee sounds nice.

Just bear in mind that some people might have difficulty with the pronounciation.

LaBellaSantaCatarinadiSienna · 18/06/2010 11:33

I went to school with a Xanthe (pronounced Zanthee)

I wouldn't choose it myself, but quite like it.

Valinor · 18/06/2010 11:29

It's pronounced Zan-thee

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Flighttattendant · 18/06/2010 11:29

I really like it.

Tootiredforgodtyping · 18/06/2010 11:28

I know a xanthe aged 3 and it realy suits her. She's blonde

annasophia · 18/06/2010 11:27

Sorry, but I'm not sure how to pronounce this: Xan-teh, Xan-the, Xan-thee or Xan-tee?

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