Vera?

[Flowerface]

I have read quite a bit of Russian literature so was thinking 'headstrong beauty in tumultuous times'. But is everyone else thinking 'aged barmaid'?!?

Not the best old lady name IMO.

It sounds quite harsh.

I like it very much - feminine, elegant, classic and underused these days. Works beautifully in most other languages too.

Yes, currently still associated with old ladies, but due for a revival imo.

Quite nice, is it a name on its own or short for Veronica? basing that solely on a Corrie character.

Probably due for a revival, but not to my taste at all...

I thought "Duckworth" I'm afraid. How about Verity?

I could grow to like Vera, I think. Prefer Vita short for Victoria though! And Rita. Rita is brilliant

I don't personally like it. It's one of those names where I think "How on Earth was that name ever popular?" Other names that make me think that are Audrey, Beatrice and Mavis.

However, not everyone thinks like I do. You and your dp are the only ones that count....If you like it, go for it! x

Has the current generation of kids ever heard of Vera Duckworth (I hadn't heard of her and had to google her )?

Verity was the name of the sister of a horrid boyfriend I had... the association is enough to put me off, I think, though I do quite like it. Also Vita, but then there is the Rye... thing.

I really really think Doris should be popular. Why isn't it?!?