Would love some thoughts on this name...

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Elma

I came across this name for our DD due soon and it might be pregnancy hormones but I really like the name. What do you think?

I would think 'boy' because of Elmer Fudd.

I think of Elmer the elephant, sorry.

Elephant.

I prefer Alma

Sounds like a not very nice boy's name-sorry.

I've only come across it with an old school friend who was originally from Bosnia. I like it.

It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. It's your baby you you name her what you want. Plus I think it's a lovely name

What about Velma?

It's nice, but does remind ne a little of Elmer the elephant. What matters though is if you like it, as they'll always be someone that doesn't like your choice of name.

There will always*

Makes me think of a old lady.

The point of Baby Names topic is to get people's opinions on certain names isn't it?

There's no point to posters coming on and saying that "what matters is that you like it or "your baby your choice

Surely.

The elephant. But still a lovely name! Was a lovely elephant.

I know a lovely Scottish Elma and therefore love the name.

My great grandma was called Elva which I think is the coolest name ever. I wish I could use it but unfortunately my grandfather would have to die first. (Strangest family ever).

Elma FUD! kids can be very cruel. I wouldn't

I have a very lovely Auntie Elma in Ireland. I love it!
However, this wasn't her birth name, more of a nickname that evolved when she was a toddler, as her younger sibling was learning to talk!

I think your hormones are tricking you into thinking this is a good idea. Keep looking, you'll find something nice that you like.

I'm afraid I also thought fud.

I would associate it with the elephant - while it is a nice elephant, I think it would set your DD up for teasing, sorry.

It's my mums name well she's Elizabeth Mary shortened to elma

I much prefer Alma. Because it's the better known variation and it's quite pretty.

Elma is not terrible but she'll end up another Ellie/Elle and the world has plenty of them already.

Elmer Fudd here too.

Isn't it the anaesthetic cream?

I like it. But I think as my accent is Scottish the Elmer elephant/ fudd issue doesn't arise.

Like Elva and Alma too.