Thelma?!

[Red237]

So I'm now 37 weeks and DP has been floating Thelma about since 23weeks, it was his Grandmas name and it's the only girls name he likes! I personally think it's an old lady name, I'm all for old names coming back but this one I just can't bring myself to use!! Am I being unreasonable? Everyone I mention it to makes a funny face and sort of tilts their head at me as if to say really?? Opinions please X

[JakeyB]

I wasn't keen on Thelma till you said the middle name was Jean. Thelma Jean would be seriously cool.

[NapQueen]

My Gran is Thelma. It's very old lady to me (and I love the name Olive!).

What's your favourite name OP?

[CauliflowerBalti]

I hadn't realised Jean will be the actual middle name.

Thelma Jean rocks. In a Billie Jean way.

I disagree with your view that you need a not old-ladyish name to offset Jean. That would make the Jean stand out.

Elizabeth Jean. Charlotte Jean. Isobel Jean. They just don't work, tonally.

Thelma Jean. Thea Jean. Audrey Jean. COOL AS.

[CauliflowerBalti]

I really like Thelma. It's a very cool name.

Strong and capable, but the 'th' sound is soft, as is ending in an 'a'. Which is all utter bollocks really but that's how it plays out in my head.

This isn't to say you should feel pressured into calling your daughter Thelma if you don't like it. But not everyone will do the tilty head 'really?' at you, if you do go ahead.

[cecilelliott]

Don't really like the sound of Thelma, but, going down the Scooby Doo path, what about Daphne?

I think this is a gorgeous sounding name and is also a lovely-smelling flowering shrub!

[squoosh]

There are some old lady names that should be left to the mists of time. Thelma is one of those. Along with Enid and Beryl.

What about Thora, Thora Hird associations aside I think it's quite cool.

[1horatio]

Seriously, Thelma is simply lovely!

[1horatio]

I like it! :)

[Cosycottage4]

I do think Thelma is a bit of a granny name, but thea is sweet

[junebirthdaygirl]

I think Thelma Jean is a beautiful name. Very unusual but lovely. She will not have to worry about all the Thelmas in her class. Know two Thelmas. One is in her 60s one in her 40s.

[CleverPlansAndSecretTricks]

I love Thelma Jean! If you're not so keen could always have them both as middle names.

Daphne Thelma Jean
Audrey Thelma Jean
Marilyn Thelma Jean
Margaret Thelma Jean

[CremeEggThief]

Freya Jean is wonderful.

[HopeClearwater]

Watch any episode of Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? and you won't name any new baby Thelma!

[GoldPlatedBacon]

What about Elma Jean?

[DoItTooJulia]

I like it

[BeckyWithTheMediocreHair]

Thelma Jean is AWESOME.

[imsorryiasked]

I know a 3 year old Alma and when I first heard it I thought old lady, but actually is lovely and suits her.

[Ramaani]

Actually - it's charming.

Soft but not wet.

[albertcampionscat]

Very very cool indeed, as is Jean.

[nectarini1983]

Not sure, have heard much worse in the 'old lady' department...One concern, would people always be saying '...and Louise'? (Maybe not her peers but certainly her friends parents?!)

[MangosteenSoda]

There's a lot of MN love for Jean!

Actually, Thea Jean is a nice combo.

[Rosaaa]

I quite like it but if you don't, then maybe it's not a name you should use.

[Red237]

His only other offering is Freya, I do quite like this but DS has a book about a sheep herder called Freya and she would forever be Freya the sheep herder in my head! Can't be a middle name as wanted my dear late mums middle name which is unfortunately Jean! So think we need to keep the first name as un old ladyish as possible!! I do like Thea though👍🏻 I think we'll just have to see what she's like when she arrives!

[FutureGadgetsLab]

I hate it. Sorry.

[HouseOfBiscuits]

Could you take out two letters and use Thea?