Imogen?

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looki · 27/08/2013 22:13

Hi everyone,

I hope this will be my last thread on girls names! I have finally narrowed down our shortlist and Imogen is one of two remaining names. I recently read on MN that its becoming a name that will get very popular and common in the worst sense of the word. I'm not trying to be controversial saying that, I personally don't know anybody called Imogen.

What do you think? If you like it or dislike it, can you please also say what other type of names you like or dislike as when I read the name threads on MN, I always wonder if the name being debated is the issue or is it that the debaters don't like the particular type of name?

Thanks to everyone in advance again!

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FriskyMare · 29/08/2013 15:37

I know 4 4y.o Imogens.

ClartyCarol · 29/08/2013 15:41

GrandstandingBlueTit -so you're an Isobel then?

I do quite like Imogen, only know one, age 5.

What about Ingrid?

curlyclaz13 · 29/08/2013 16:42

Squosh, yes it is !
We have actually called the cat Idgie and she suits the name

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looki · 29/08/2013 22:19

I prefer the word "popular" than "common" Its a nice name, if you like it then it really does not matter what anybody else thinks.. I think you do however care what other people think otherwise you wouldn?t be asking strangers their opinion on a name? But really if you like it that is all that counts! smile xx

I really meant the word 'common' I'm afraid. I read two things on Mumsnet that concern me, one that it is now popular among a certain less desirable contingent of society and although this shouldn't bother me, it is bothering me :(

The second thing I read was from an old post in 2008 which said that three names would become very popular. The names were Isabelle, Imogen and Isla. Well two of the three of them (Isabelle and Isla) are very very popular around here so I'm afraid that Imogen will go the same way and there will four in every class and the name will become so commonplace that my DD will have to be known by her name and surname and that bothers me a lot

However I like the name and have done so for a long time. I wanted it for DD1 and DH didn't like it. This time its his favourite name?!?!

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shez29 · 30/08/2013 20:37

Love it :)

littlemog · 30/08/2013 23:02

I teach lots of Imogens. It's a very popular name in the 11-14 age range. Not met so many over 14 that I can think of. Don't know about littlies.

Very pretty name though.

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