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Goldie?

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MalibuBarbieDreamHouse · 28/08/2019 17:22

Goldie was DH GM name, she’s wonderful and we love the name. He would love to use it for DD. We’ve had very positive reactions from family who knew GM.

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Disfordarkchocolate · 28/08/2019 17:27

My first thought was 'goldy looking chain', then the singer (I think).

I'd forgotten it was a woman's name despite Goldie Hawn being famous for so long. It's actually lovely, feminine but strong, it seems to be the name of a happy person.

willlowthewisp · 28/08/2019 17:27

I'm a holly oaks fan so it's a big no from me Blush

HappyPunky · 28/08/2019 17:28

It's cute. If I met a little Goldie I think I would assume it was short for something like Marigold which I also like.

toastedbeagle · 28/08/2019 17:28

I know a Golda. She’s fabulous.

RuthW · 28/08/2019 18:08

Goldie is a dog's name

lioness88 · 28/08/2019 18:18

I love it, I'd use it as a nn to Marigold though.

Cbeebiesrehab · 28/08/2019 18:29

I know a Marigold with the nn Goldie. I like it. Wouldn’t use Goldie as a stand alone name though.

funkylittleboatrace · 28/08/2019 18:32

I love Goldie

Goldie?
Windydaysuponus · 28/08/2019 18:32

Are you having a Labrador op?

daisyboocantoo · 28/08/2019 18:57

I thought of Goldie Hawn.

It's a cute nickname but I don't think it's fair to saddle this person with a nickname and no other alternative for the rest of their life.

What about Marigold, shortened to Goldie?

jellymaker · 28/08/2019 18:59

It's a dog's name

ItsJustTheOneSwanActually · 28/08/2019 19:00

Yep, sorry - Blue Peter dog.

Pamplemousecat · 28/08/2019 19:00

Dogs’ name - sorry

NoHummus · 28/08/2019 19:01

For a dog, fine. For a human child, not so much.

TroysMammy · 28/08/2019 19:01

Blue Peter's Golden Retriever.

FamilyOfAliens · 28/08/2019 19:02

It’s odd - it works with Goldie Hawn but that’s probably because people always say her surname too.

Sorry, OP - it’s a dog’s name.

hellnonono · 28/08/2019 19:04

It's cute! And has sentimental meaning, go for it if you love it. A name that you and your partner love and the family loves... gold dust! It's meant to be.

Actually I think it's One of those names that is on the rise this year. Seen a few Goldies on Instagram.

drivingmeupthebend · 28/08/2019 19:08

I had a goldfish called Goldie.

thetardis · 28/08/2019 19:10

dog

Disfordarkchocolate · 28/08/2019 19:16

Golda is lovely, and slightly more formal, alternative and would still honour your grandmother. Goldie may appear as a nickname naturally. I think you have to be close to middle-aged to think of the blue Peter dog.

MustardScreams · 28/08/2019 19:17

What if she’s blonde though? Everyone will think you’ve named her after Goldilocks,

MrsMoastyToasty · 28/08/2019 19:20

How about a name that means gold, like Aurelia?

DramaAlpaca · 28/08/2019 19:22

It's a No from me.

Scarscar · 28/08/2019 19:23

When someone says Goldie in any context I immediately think of the Blue Peter dog.

madeyemoodysmum · 28/08/2019 19:28

Only if her full name is marigold