Carmen for DD

[williaminajetfighter]

Just that. What do you think of the name and what or who does it remind you of? Have 2 months left to decide!

[JustBecauseICan]

I really like it.

at your husband's view of Tessa. I see Tessa as a minor character in either Malory Towers or Midsummer Murders. (ie no-one really exists called Tessa do they? )

[CPtart]

I know a couple aged 8. It's ok.

[MadameLeBean]

Carmen is my top choice for new baby if it is a girl

[williaminajetfighter]

Great names magic star.

Peanut. I too cannot stand Tess Daly and her fake robotic presenting. It is the one thing that has def turned me off the name!

[PeanutPatty]

Tessa = Tess Daly
Can't STAND her. Of course I ABTU as don't even know her but she really grates on me.

[Frikadellen]

Beautiful

[absentmindeddooooodles]

Love it. Beautiful name. Would use ityself if it were not for a family member already having nicked it :)

[magicstars]

Didn't seem to work I meant

[magicstars]

My last post didn't see, our front runners were Serena, Saffron, Violet & Jasmine.

[PeanutPatty]

I also like it. Cora also lovely but softer sounding.

[Tweediewalker]

I like it, it is very strong. Makes me think of lana del rey dog called carmen

[williaminajetfighter]

Magicstars what else was on your shortlist just out of curiosity as interesting to know what other names Carmen-likers like!

[magicstars]

Lovely - was a front runner for us when expecting dd.

[fiishfingers]

I like it .Three relatves have the name .Ithink iit grows on you .

[williaminajetfighter]

Thanks everyone for your input. Really appreciate it. It is DH's favorite although I'm still not so sure!

I really fancy the name Tessa but DH says it is the name of a 50something social worker or someone who works in Higher Education and shops at EAST. It has colored my view now!!! :)

[fatlazymummy]

I absolutely love it.
I've never known a Carmen in real life, so it makes me think of Bizet's beautiful music.

[MintyDiamonds]

This was my favourite name when I was younger, really wanted to be called it! Unfortunately it was vetoed by my boyfriend when naming our baby.

[TallulahBetty]

Love Carmen

[Jemimapuddleduk]

I like it - it sounds strong but feminine. Slightly Spanish feel.

[Seaweedy]

Like it. Associations with the Bizet opera, and Carmen Miranda.

[RussianBlu]

not keen.

[mynameisnotmichaelcaine]

I love it! Would have used it, but it doesn't go with our surname.

[DessieLou]

Gorgeous!

[Leeds2]

Love it!

[Sleepthief]

Great name!