Baby girl Lourdes?

[Wakeupcall2018]

What is your opinion on the name Lourdes? I also like the name Ophelia. What other names may I like?

I think you’re going to run into pronounciation problems as some will pronounce it like Lourdez as per Madonna’s daughter. Others will say Lord (with a long O) as per the place in France.

I really love Ophelia though! As for other names, how about Allegra or Ottilie?

I personally don't like dc being given names that are the names of other things - ie a French town. I know someone will come along and say what about India or Paris, but the same applies.

Ophelia I love. Lourdes a place to go on pilgrimage and pray.

TBH I think it's too associated with Madonna personally for me to like it, and I wouldn't be sure how to pronounce it either.

Lourdes = massive madonna fan for a mother, to me.

I dislike Ophelia but it's a lot better than Lourdes.

Are you Catholic? I’d assume you were if you named DC Lourdes. I’m Catholic - it’s not a slur, but I would assume you were religious.

Hmm Catholic background so I would pronounce it as Lords as it was called at my school etc. Actually thought that was what Madonna's daughter is called as I've never heard her pronounce it. Only just realised the connection of Madonna naming her child that in the first place. Penny has dropped!

I don't like it as a name with my pronunciation sorry OP probably no help there

No I’m not religious and yes I’m also worried about pronunciation.
Is Ophelia not becoming very very popular though? I don’t want her to be in a class of many Ophelia’s.

I really like the name Lourdes and can’t think of another name I love as much, but I also don’t want to give her a name that she’ll end up hating

Lourdes is a town in France, but also an adjective in French, meaning "heavy", which would be unfortunate for a young girl!
And yes, I would assume you were either very Catholic or a huge Madonna fan.
Ophelia is ok, but I'd worry about the potential for teasing ("I feel ya")

How about Aurelia?

I'd assume you were very religious if I heard you had a DD called Lourdes.

Ophelia is better.

I'd think "Madonna".

I think it's lovely, once people know her name, they're not likely to forget it.

Makes me think Madonna. Also not sure how to say it so I wouldn't use it.

I'd also assume you were devout catholic. Nothing wrong with that but might raise a few eyebrows if you're not.

How about Lourda?

Love it.

I know a Lourdes. She is the bitchiest teen I've ever met....and I went to a girl's school. So, for that sole reason, it's a no from me!

I like Ophelia and I have a Miranda and a Cordelia (the latter is a cat). Also liked Ianthe, Artemis, Hebe and Adelaide.

I like Ophelia a lot. I only know one.

Madonna is all I think of

I would never go for a name that’s so strongly associated with a celeb.
Sad copy cat wannabe.

I really like the name Lourdes and can’t think of another name I love as much

Is it possible to explain what it is you like about the name so that people can suggest others you might like?

I associate it with South/Central America, particularly Peru, where it is a fairly common name. I think it's lovely. Didn't think of France until I saw the other responses on this thread.

I don’t like either sorry but you did ask!