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Loveday?

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PunkAssMoFo · 03/12/2015 18:33

Really stumped for girls names. DH only likes twee names like Primrose & Polly (which I hate).

Is loveday a bit much?
Any suggestions welcome.

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PuppyMonkey · 03/12/2015 18:36

Oh dear yes I think it is very a bit much - sorry.

rubybloom2 · 03/12/2015 19:04

I love it and it was a strong contender for us, to be named after DH's late paternal grandma.

Did you know it is Cornish?

It's beautiful and unique. The only reason we discounted it was because the family connection meant there had already been a Loveday with our surname, so it didn't feel original enough.

Spidertracker · 03/12/2015 19:06

I think I like it.
Is it pronounced Love Day or another way?

LineyReborn · 03/12/2015 19:08

I prefer Lorelei.

GastonsChestHair · 03/12/2015 19:11

I like Loveday. Suggested it to husband, he wasn't having any of it.

doceodocere · 03/12/2015 19:44

I like the traditional meaning but yes it is a bit much for everyday use.

FoxesSitOnBoxes · 03/12/2015 19:45

Bit much. Good middle name though?

sarahquilt · 03/12/2015 20:12

I like it. It's very cool. Much more interesting than Primrose and Polly.

Artist99 · 03/12/2015 21:14

How about Lowenna

annandale · 03/12/2015 21:20

I like it too.

Maxine? Kerensa?

lovelychops · 03/12/2015 21:32

Good god in heaven - no.

Sorry

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PunkAssMoFo · 03/12/2015 21:34

50/50 response is good enough for me- just don't know if it's the one. Have no Cornish roots, just like it. Worth putting forward to DH though.

I like lorelei, but it's not quite right. Not so keen on the other suggestions.

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SirNiallDementia · 03/12/2015 21:50

I really don't like Loveday, sounds very prissy to me, sorry.

Some other Cornish ideas:

Lamorna
Morvern
Tamsyn
Tamar
Carey
Merryn

I really like Kerensa and Lowenna as well.

Names your husband might like:
Tabitha
Verity
Jemima
Posy
Kitty
Rosie

MrsEdinburgh · 03/12/2015 21:53

Pardon the pun bit I love the name Loveday. If you feel a bit wobbly about using it as a first name then use it as a middle name.
Polly is a lovely name but don't like Primrose as it makes me think of Harold Shipman as Primose is his wife's name.

IoraRua · 03/12/2015 21:55

I agree, it sounds a bit prissy. It's a no from me.

Artfooldodger · 03/12/2015 22:00

Always wanted to use this name if our ds had turned out to be a dd. Beautiful name, and not over used.

YakTriangle · 03/12/2015 22:04

I can't get past the way it sounds like a code for a pre arranged shag.

LadyMaryofDownt0n · 03/12/2015 22:11

Emm not been am afraid & I usually like names which are different.

Personally I like Primrose :)

Themodernuriahheep · 03/12/2015 22:21

Loveday Minette in A Little White Horse.

At first sight it's twee but now I've said it several times, it's grown on me. I can see myself or a teacher calling it out without ever thinking twice.

After all, in Zimbabwe Lovemore and Muchblessings are usual.

Go for it.

I much prefer it to Primrose.

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PunkAssMoFo · 03/12/2015 22:25

Sirniall you're right, DH would love that list. Unfortunately, I hate it!

Heard in the last hour of friend giving birth to a Tamsin, so that's out. Not really looking for Cornish name in particular, but do want something a bit interesting...

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Sophronia · 03/12/2015 23:25

I like it! Think I prefer it as a middle name though. I know an Amelia Loveday.

CuffsAndCollar · 03/12/2015 23:27

I love it. Reminds me of Loveday in Coming Home.

grumpypenguin · 18/12/2015 13:52

Loveday is much more twee than Polly...

MrsCaecilius · 18/12/2015 14:29

Love it, love it, love it! One of my favourite names.

How about Lamorna, Carenza, Cecelia, Araminta, Rosina, Rosanna, Honor?

GummyBunting · 18/12/2015 14:33

Is it literally pronounced Love Day?