Beautiful girl's name

[MadameJosephine]

Listening to the radio this morning was struck by the name Imelda which I think is beautiful but very underused, in fact I don't think I've ever come across one in real life. I've finished having babies but thought I'd suggest it in here for those looking for a name for their baby girl. What do others think?

Oh I don't like it. It reminds me of a witch

I'm neutral towards it. My first thought was the actress Imelda Staunton.

Unfortunately, I'm of the age when my first contact with this name was through Grange Hill. There was a character called Imelda in that...

But that could just be my age. I'm 44. Other people might think of Imelda Staunton.

I'm not that much a fan of it though...I do think there are much prettier names out there.

I like Gwendoline and Guinevere and Morgana...bit Arthurian maybe but they're lovely.

I think of the bully from Grange Hill too

Just me then lol

I'd think of Imelda Marcos and her big shoe collection.

Yes, Marcos is the big problem with this one...

I get it though. I love Isolde/Isolda which is similar and very underused. And Zelda, but I wouldn't because of the video games.

I love it! Love the nn Immie but hate Imogen. And Imelda is so pretty!

I think I'll have to put it on our list...

Yup, Grange Hill and shoes!

Yay! It made someone's list!

MAdame

Yes, it did. ;)

And somebody on "my name thread" even called it lovely :)

I don't like it. I agree that it sounds like a witch.

Grange Hill for me too. I think Phil Redmond must have bee not bullied by an Imelda as he also named the Brookie bully this!

Yep Grange Hill for me too - classic!

I love this name. I'd have nn Mel