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Is Phoebe too 'wishy washy'?

56 replies

Palmatree · 30/06/2021 08:25

I really love the the name Phoebe, but the more I say it in my head, the more 'wishy washy' it sounds - ideally I'd like something strong sounding, which suits both an adult and a child, and isn't massively popular. Also worried about the 'Friends' association (although she was probably the best character!) Any opinions welcome.

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antibacterial · 02/07/2021 13:23

If popularity is a factor @Palmatree and you really can't decide- I'd pick imogen as it's falling in official charts (about to leave top 50) whereas Phoebe has sort of plateaued just outside the top 20 for past few years plus.

TatianaBis · 02/07/2021 13:45

She’ll probably look more like one than t’other.

Cbeebiesrehab · 03/07/2021 09:27

Imogen and if you don’t like Immy maybe Ginny? Love Ginny.

User135792468 · 03/07/2021 09:28

I think it’s lovely.

RosesAndHellebores · 03/07/2021 12:24

nn’s for DD’s friends called Imogen are: Immie, Mo-mo and G(J)en. Her friend called Phoebe is known as Feebs.

It is worth bearing in mind that parents do not chose or influence nicknames used outside the family!

Nicnic91 · 03/07/2021 12:26

My daughter is called Phoebe! It’s not wishy washy! She is 9 and there is 1 other in her school of similar age. Both robust and vibrant girls!

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