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Imogen

51 replies

Silverman · 31/08/2019 12:19

My partner and I only agree on some names.
We both agree Imogen is a 'nice name' but I don't love it (no sure my partner feels that strongly either).
So my question is.... What are your thoughts on the name imogen?
And can names grow on you?

I could potentially fall in love with it! Or not! Hmm but I appreciate it is a pretty name.

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sep30 · 31/08/2019 12:20

I absolutely love it! Beautiful name x

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Silverman · 31/08/2019 12:21

Thank you for the reply! I think actually it helps when you get positive feedback x

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lovelyjubilly · 31/08/2019 12:22

I love Imogen but not keen on Immy. It feels incomplete somehow and sounds too much like Amy.

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Silverman · 31/08/2019 12:24

Yep my partner doesn't like immy either but I like it! But I suppose any nn develops naturally. I do think it's a very pretty/strong/classy name.

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LeekMunchingSheepShagger · 31/08/2019 12:24

I love it. I have a niece called Imogen and she is usually Mim for short.

Thatnovembernight · 31/08/2019 12:24

LOVE IT! Wanted to use it but exh had an ex girlfriend with that name so it would have been weird to use it. Think it’s gorgeous.

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Silverman · 31/08/2019 12:30

LeekMunchingSheepShagger.... Mim is lovely!

Thatnovembernight how unfortunate!
I actually really like my husbands ex wife's name too.... That would definitely be a no go

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Astronica · 31/08/2019 12:41

Love it. Love Mim for nn. Also I've seen Ginny, Meg and Meggy as nns.

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Silverman · 31/08/2019 12:44

Hadn't thought of Ginny but love it!
Sounds sophisticated x

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Pinkblueberry · 31/08/2019 12:55

Imogen is nice - I know someone with an Imogen and she calls her ‘Immy’ which I think it very cute.

Sparklingsunflower · 31/08/2019 12:55

I find it harsh and unfeminine, sorry.

MotherOfTheNoise · 31/08/2019 12:56

I have an Imogen, so obviously we love it! She has many nicknames, mainly GinGin, Mim and unfortunately Immy at school from teachers.

Creatureofthenight · 31/08/2019 13:02

I like it. Funny that you think of it as unfeminine Sparkling, it comes from a misspelling/misprint of the Celtic name Innogen, which means girl or maiden!

TheRLodger · 31/08/2019 13:13

I love it / apparently I was going to be called Imogen. Quite often wish I had been

MollyHuaCha · 31/08/2019 13:21

Love this name.

MrsMozartMkII · 31/08/2019 13:23

Very pretty name.

Mintypea5 · 31/08/2019 13:23

We're calling our baby due November Imogen. I adore it! It's a name I never even considered before but I've fallen completely in love with it. We're planning on Immy as a nn Smile

MrsGilly1 · 31/08/2019 14:21

It's a nice name but if you don't love it then don't use it! Use a name you do like and that your partner likes too.

Other suggestions...

Isla
Izolda
Megan

maryannay · 31/08/2019 14:23

I'm not keen, sorry. But what matters is whether YOU and you partner love it!

AverageMummy · 31/08/2019 14:26

It’s lovely

Kublai · 31/08/2019 14:26

Lovely name.

NoSauce · 31/08/2019 14:33

I find it quite harsh sounding. I don’t like Immy. You need to find a name you love.

MissHenty · 31/08/2019 15:04

Love it so so much. Not too rare not too common.
So many nn potentials too. Know of someone that uses “Imo” - nice!
Honestly once you attach it to your child I’m sure you’ll love it

laughingnow · 31/08/2019 15:08

I have an Imo.
The name comes from Shakespeare.

SallyOMalley · 31/08/2019 15:11

I have an Imogen which has developed into 'Midge' for short at home (not sure where that came from!). She's Immy at school.

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