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Una

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missrabbitsshoeshop · 06/06/2011 21:09

Any thoughts/associations? Please and thank you. DH loves it, but I think it's thanks to Una from The Saturdays!
Middle name would be Primrose, which I know isn't to everyone's taste but we love it.
Thanks x

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DaphneHeartsFred · 06/06/2011 21:10

Stubbs?

GwendolineMaryLacey · 06/06/2011 21:13

Stubbs.

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missrabbitsshoeshop · 06/06/2011 21:26

Showing your age ladies! :)

Any more thoughts anyone...?

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popsicle1984 · 06/06/2011 21:32

I like it, Just looked it up on the 2009 rankings and both Una and Oona were reeeaaally low down, a total of 26 girls named Una/Oona!

I think the ooooo sound makes it kinda cute but I think it sounds good on a grown up as well, a name that would grow with her. Hmmm, might have to think about this one!

Una Primrose, yes, do it!

hulabula · 06/06/2011 21:37

Lovely name that isn't already used by thousands others. Great choice.

Stubbs Confused

popsicle1984 · 06/06/2011 21:42

Just said this name over in my head and started singing "Ooh na na, what's my name", al la Rihanna! Not that that's a massive problem!

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missrabbitsshoeshop · 06/06/2011 21:45

Thank you Popsicle. Really nice message. And Popsicle is our DS's nn! :) x

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missrabbitsshoeshop · 06/06/2011 21:49

Thanks Hula :)

I quite like ooh na na! And DH will LOVE that! (Massive Rihanna fan he is!) x

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popsicle1984 · 06/06/2011 21:51

Good, good! I bet I'm gonna have that song in my head all day tomorrow! I like it though so I'll forgive you! Actually seeing her in concert in September!

MyCatHasStaff · 06/06/2011 21:51

My best friend at school was Oona. Love that name. Suits her as an adult too - very stylish and sophisticated (or maybe that's just her Grin)

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missrabbitsshoeshop · 06/06/2011 22:03

Sounds fab Pops! It is stuck in my head already!
MyCat I like that spelling, but surname is 4 letters starting with 'O'! Thanks.

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WriterofDreams · 06/06/2011 22:45

Una is an Irish name. In Ireland it's considered a very very drab name, along the lines of Mildred or Gertrude. It used to be fairly common but now it's considered old fashioned. But here I suppose it is somewhat unusual so it works better :)

stleger · 06/06/2011 23:11

My dh has a financial assistant called Oonagh, who can't do sums. I also know an 18 year old Una, who was named after someone in the Faerie Queene.

danceswiththedaffodils · 06/06/2011 23:16

Una is one of my favourite names and Primrose is lovely,

Have only met one Una, and she was tall blonde and drop dead gorgeous, and just to top it off really nice so couldn't even hate her!

Una Primrose sounds great Smile

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missrabbitsshoeshop · 07/06/2011 08:47

Thank you everyone. It is growing on me more and more!

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swash · 07/06/2011 09:12

I know an Irish child called Una. Always thought it was lovely.

themildmanneredjanitor · 07/06/2011 09:13

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aStarInStrangeways · 07/06/2011 09:17

Unabomber

Africagirl1 · 07/06/2011 11:32

A friend of mine called her daughter Ula which I like. Also know an Oonagh

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missrabbitsshoeshop · 07/06/2011 11:32

Thanks, any more?!

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PurveyorOfBaloney · 07/06/2011 11:33

Not so keen on Una (Per Una anyone?). However I do like Ida, and even Uma

JanMorrow · 07/06/2011 11:37

Loads of Unas from around my way (Ireland) so it's not unusual (excuse the pun) at all! Not my fave though I have to say!

emmanumber3 · 07/06/2011 11:40

Another one who thought "as in Una Stubbs?" - sorry Blush.

I don't like it I'm afraid but I do love Primrose as a middle name - very pretty Grin.

franke · 07/06/2011 11:43

Prefer Una to Oona.

Also thought of Una Stubbs, but nowt wrong with that Smile

I like it.

constantlywrong · 07/06/2011 11:43

Seriously snorting coffee on my keyboard at Unabomber.