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How popular is Martha?

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Candlecandle · 31/10/2019 15:59

Just wondering how common it is currently and general opinions of it as a name please.
Also what, if anything have you heard it shortened to?
If we like Martha what other names might we like? TIA

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bridgetreilly · 31/10/2019 16:27

I don't think it's particularly common and it's lovely. I don't know any shortened forms of it.

honeybunlatte · 31/10/2019 16:29

I like Martha. It's ranked number 94 on this years ONS report. 560 Marthas born in 2018.
I've never heard it shortened to anything.

daisypond · 31/10/2019 16:34

I know a couple in their late teens but no younger ones. For similar names I’d look at a Biblical/Puritan vibe.
Rebecca
Esther
Leah
Hannah
Rachel
Dinah

Peaseblossom22 · 31/10/2019 16:39

Quite a lot around here , have seen it shortened to Mattie

honeybunlatte · 31/10/2019 16:39

I like Martha. It's ranked number 94 on this years ONS report. 560 Marthas born in 2018.
I've never heard it shortened to anything.

Lavenderblues · 31/10/2019 16:54

Also what, if anything have you heard it shortened to?

Why would anyone shorten such a short and easy to say name Confused? Ma? Marth? GrinWink

I like Martha but it feels like it's becoming more fashionable so may continue to rise up the charts.

spice3 · 31/10/2019 17:04

I like it!

maloofhoof · 31/10/2019 17:07

I love it

Peachbubble · 31/10/2019 17:46

I like it. Only know one, who's in her twenties.

Criceta · 31/10/2019 17:50

I love it. Wanted to call DD Martha but DH vetoed it 😢

Africa2go · 31/10/2019 17:51

It was really popular when i had my first so 15 years ago, i loved it but didnt use it because 2 of my antenatal class were already planning to use it. I dont think it stayed popular, think there are only a handful at school.

I now work with a Martha, she's early 20s and she's known as Maz.

Raera · 31/10/2019 17:52

I know one, in her 20's and yes, she's very popular!

Smellybluecheese · 31/10/2019 17:59

I know 4. They are 13, 7, 4 and 6 months. It’s one of my favourites but BIL used it.

MissHenty · 31/10/2019 18:18

I don’t know any Marthas and I have 2 kids under 5 who go to nursery and playgroups

lunasunshine · 31/10/2019 18:24

I only know one Martha (shes in her 30s). Absolutely love the name!

RolytheRhino · 31/10/2019 18:25

I know one who is about a year old now. She's got a twin called Emily.

BelfastmummyL · 31/10/2019 18:36

My friends daughter is Martha. I love it think it is definately becoming more popular though.
If you're looking something less popular what about Mabel?

PeopleWhoRun · 31/10/2019 18:38

I know 4 Martha's under the age of 3. Lovely name

greathat · 31/10/2019 19:57

One of the nicest kids I ever taught was a Martha, she had a twin sister called Ella

greathat · 31/10/2019 19:58

To be fair she's prob in her 20s now...

AnnaNimmity · 31/10/2019 19:59

I think it's a gorgeous name. I only know one - she's my dd's friend (aged 16).

fernandoanddenise · 31/10/2019 20:01

Love it!

Dartsplayer · 31/10/2019 20:03

I love the name Martha and wanted it for one of my daughters but my husband hated it

Fluffiest · 31/10/2019 20:04

Beautiful name and I don't know any Martha's at all.

Marcipex · 31/10/2019 20:05

I know two , both 13 ish. Lovely girls, who unfortunately are both called Marfa.

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