Gertrude and Augusta

[tummytickler]

What do you think?
These are my current dream land twins.
They are on my list for dc5, and not sure dh will go for dc 6, so maybe twins.
I like nn Gertie and Gussie, but there is also the options of Trudy and Aggie.

They're underused because they're bloody awful!

Trust me, the boys in the playground would call poor Augusta "Gus".

Aggie for a boy? Sorry I agree with Bridget, they are both yuk! Sorry OP!

I quite like both names, especially Augusta. It sounds elegant, feminine and works well in most European languages. I think Aggie is a lovely nickname .

I'm less keen on Gertrude but I can see its 'granny chic' appeal and Gertie is quite cute.

Not Aggie for a boy Allboxedin , Augusta is a girls name, so Aggie would be for a girl! I prefer Gussie any way!
I am trying to avoid granny chic, I think, although a lot of names I like seem to be that style (Mildred, Beryl etc), so we will see!
I still need twins I think, as I really love them both! Or a boy, as we only agree on one boys name!

Love Augusta.

Mildred? Beryl? You don't need twins - you need a psych consult!

Bridget - just because the op hasn't suggested Ellie, Millie, Sophie or any other 'mumsnet' approved name....

Have you read the recent thread about having 4 or 5 (or even 6) kids with the same name in class - I think we should be ENCOURAGING more name diversity!

Just because some of still associate 'old ladies' with these names, these perceptions will soon change as younger people have these names. I think the OP is just ahead of the curve .

ooh, Beryl is a lovely name imo.