Honest thoughts on 'Camilla'?

[molly84]

Would be known as Millie, but full name Camilla.

Thanks

Personally I like Camilla as a name, though would choose Camille if I ever got a chance to choose.
I like CPB too. She has some fabulous hats!

Now that's a picture guaranteed to give me nightmares -
Pickled in gin.... and the best medical care known to man - No wonder they live so long.
(but that's another topic for another time)

Rivertam, typo. Meant 90!

It's the ultimate try-hard name. It's so pointedly "aren't we posh?" that I think only aspiring poshos would touch it. Rather than the real deal, iykwim.

Btw, whoever said about the names Charles, William, George etc not being rejected for being "royal"...that's because they are very run of the mill names that are never out of the top 10/20 and we all know lots of them. By contrast, for most people, the only Camilla they know of is CPB or characters in jolly hockey sticks schoolgirl books.

I know two baby Camillas.

One has a sister called.....Diana!

Well... fwiw, I like Camilla and also Milla as a nn.

I knew two Camillas in school in Ireland in the 70s, one known as Millie and one Millzandboon. Back in my innocent youth I was a little surprised to see it used in England too (by CPB).

It's my DM's name and my middle name. Don't know any others.

Camilla is great and yes Mila as nn is what I'd go for

Could use 'Milla' instead of Millie.
But I like it and know quite a few 21 year old Camillas (DDs friends) who are all lovely. They are known as Millie, Milla, Camilla, Mills.

Another option is Millicent which I love as a full name (Although would always shorten so works well if you are going to use Millie)

Personally I find the name a bit airy and inconsequential. It's too light. I prefer Camille which I think is a bit stronger. I also like Camelia which also has a more assertive sound and is a nice plant. Millie I like but way overused. Ditto Tilly. I also like Tansy, again a lovely plant but I understand it was an abortifacient? (Sorry gone a bit OT but thinking of similar sounds).

I'm surprised at how overused people think Millie is. I don't know of any, even though my children go to a school that is teaming with Mollys, Lillys, Hollys, Maisies etc. I like Millie

Camilla is a lovely name and Millie is cute.

Camilla = Parker-Bowles, I'm afraid. Produces immediate images of horsey looking women in pearls and tweed...

After this heated thread back in June thought I'd update you....we decided against the name Camilla, and were going to go with Iona. However, we had a gorgeous little boy. His name is Oliver and suits him perfectly??xx

Congratulations

Makes me think of Camilla Parker Bowles. Don't like it sorry. Very harsh. However. That's not s problem if she is going to be known as Millie, so I'd still use it.

Congratulations, Molly.

Lighthouse - read the update!

Bit rude Mara. Tbh.
Congratulations Molly

V horsey. Would expect her to be a fully paid up member of the pony club.

No, 'RTFT' is rude. Sorry to offend.

No apology needed Mara. Just having a taking things the wrong wAy moment

Oh that's lovely, Oliver is a very good name.

The only baby Camilla I know atm is the daughter of a...Charles. Isn't that odd?