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I can't use Cressida now can I?

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bigkidsdidit · 16/03/2013 18:39

I've loved the name Cressida for years. But I happened to glance over a copy of the DM while I was reading it avidly and I see Prince Harry is dating a Cressida and it is apparently serious.

I can't use Cressida without looking like a Royal fan who has china corgi plates hanging up now, can I :(

any suggestions for similar? Cressida was the limit for fanciful DH would take. I also like Beatrice and Eleanor...

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bigkidsdidit · 17/03/2013 07:27

forgotten

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LadyCressida · 17/03/2013 08:03

It's my name and if he marries her I think I'll be fine if when introducing myself I have to say 'Hi I'm Cressida... Yes like the princess'

I like my name, it means 'golden one' - don't dismiss it just because a few people on here say it's awful! That is their taste, not yours.

I think Miranda will be immediately associated with the comedian.

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bigkidsdidit · 17/03/2013 08:05

I'm not dismissing it entirely on the basis of this thread; I think it's changed for me now, that's all, and I suspect deep down DH doens't like it that much.

It's still on the list, but it's not top any more.

DO people know how to spell it, in general, Lady C?

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KatieScarlett2833 · 17/03/2013 08:11

How is it pronounced, is it Chris-aid or Cress-ida?
Have heard it pronounced both ways and am confused Confused

LadyCressida · 17/03/2013 08:19

Spelling is fine as it is spelled like it sounds. Sometimes get pronunciation issues with people thinking it is a long 'I' rather than short ('cress-eee-da' rather than 'cres-si-da') but if one becomes famous that will put an end to that!

I get Cress or Cressi from friends/family

LadyCressida · 17/03/2013 08:20

Oh chrysaide is the Chaucer version, Cressida the Shakespearean, of the same character.

KatieScarlett2833 · 17/03/2013 08:22

Thank you Grin
It was an audio book narrator that confused me, now I know he was wrong.
I really like your name, so it was important to know how to say it correctly.

LadyCressida · 17/03/2013 08:27

You're welcome!

Ninjacat · 17/03/2013 08:35

Carensa?

thistlelicker · 17/03/2013 08:41

Cressida sounds
Like something
U would eat!

skratta · 17/03/2013 08:51

Celia?
Rosalind?

MsJupiterJones · 20/03/2013 09:26

Packedlunch I got it Grin

LeslieWink1e · 20/03/2013 11:17

SIDA is Spanish and French for AIDS. CresSIDA I know it's not the name, but I see it in there.

TheRealFellatio · 20/03/2013 11:24

I don't think it matters. the press always latch on to any girl he so much as smiles at - she could be chip paper by next year. Just pick the name you like.

Cordelia is tons nicer though. Grin

olivertheoctopus · 20/03/2013 13:59

Prince Harry seems to switch girlfriends pretty frequently so I wouldn't worry. Pretty name though. Also like Cordelia as suggested above. Miranda just makes me think of Miranda Hart who I am not keen on.

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bigkidsdidit · 20/03/2013 14:02

Oooh Celia! Now that I really like!

Can't have Cordelia it's already in the family, unfortunately

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