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Flora or Bridgit

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InTheBoonies · 30/11/2012 12:18

Would like some feedback on these two please Smile

Do I need to worry about the margarine connection to Flora? Or is Bridgit a bit harsh sounding?

I think Flora travels better than Bridgit but maybe Bridgit is a bit more on trend with the baby boomer names coming back and Flora a bit more with the old lady trend? Any feedback or similar suggestions appreciated.

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FireOverBabylon · 30/11/2012 12:26

I would go for Bridget, rather than the double i spelling that you've suggested. Not sure why, it just looks a bit less harsh.

As to Flora, I just feel it's a bit old fashioned; it'd be nice for a little girl but I think there are class connotations with its use, for me it's more of a "posh" name than Bridget, which I just think of as being Irish. Oh, and I went to school with a girl called Flora Margaret - you only have to worry about the margarine connotations if you choose a bloody stupid middle name that can be shortened to Marge, presuming that this new fangled spread will be a passing phase. I think she liked Flora but hated Margaret, which was a family name.

Pancakeflipper · 30/11/2012 12:29

Bridget.

I know 2 Bridgets and both are funny, bright and great company to be around. I know a Flora and she is wishy washy just like her name

ChestnutsRoastingonaWitchesTit · 30/11/2012 12:41

Not keen on Bridgit I'm afraid. Makes me thinks of nuns, it sounds hard and austere. (And being "on trend" doesn't make me like it more)

Flora seems like the polar opposite though, a bit too flowery (obvs) and frilly.

Seems odd to choose between the two when they're both so different.

EverlongLovesHerChristmasRobin · 30/11/2012 12:53

Flora.

I really don't like Bridget.

shoobidoo · 30/11/2012 13:58

Flora or Brigitte. Don't like the spelling Bridget.

InTheBoonies · 30/11/2012 18:13

I don't know where i've come up with the Bridgit spelling, probably better to avoid the 'git' bit of the name and have Bridget. It does soften the name.

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OwedToAutumn · 30/11/2012 18:16

I like Flora! Or if you're worried about the margarine connection, what about Fleur?

Allalonenow · 30/11/2012 18:16

Flora

YouCanBe · 30/11/2012 18:17

Bridget.
I don't like the nn Flo.

Allalonenow · 30/11/2012 18:19

Or if you wanted to distance the name from margarine (though I don't think it is a problem)

Fleur

nemno · 30/11/2012 18:21

I looked at the title and wondered for a moment how I'd missed that there was a new spread called Bridgit :)

Sorry

So yes, Bridget out of the two.

Gugglebum · 30/11/2012 21:39

I much prefer Flora. I know a cute little one whose nn is Florrie. Bridget to me feels and sounds less feminine. I don't know anyone who still eats margarine... Hmm

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