What do you think when you hear the name...

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Martha?

I only think of The Handmaids Tale. That's put me right off the name Martha.

I find it an unpleasant lispy name that conjures up images on plain scullery maids from 100 years ago. I’ve never liked it. In my head it goes with Bertha, Ethel and Mabel - ugly names.

I really like it. Sounds cool and edgy, but also traditional.

Used to love it, then met several horrible girls with the name in succession at university.

A cute name, I think of a homely, calm person who likes cooking, gardening and nature.

Beautiful name

I just think muffins

Handmaid’s Tale. I’ve only just binge-watched it so it’s on my mind.

A month ago, I’d have had no associations.

I love it, but that is because DD(8) is Martha! She’s so utterly joyful & happy & a great little sister to her ASD sibling (who chose her name!)

Child of an alcoholic mother from the archers.

I also find it inoffensive and it reminds me of the maid in The Secret Garden who teaches miss Mary to "talk Yorkshire".

Of two little girls I know with that name. Both of them are lovely so it has positive connotations to me.

One of the fiestiest and kindest children I've known was called Martha. Martha acted in the f Broken about broken Britain in which she swore and was pretty feral, but she also won school recognition for being empathetic and kind. She was an ace footballer as well. Good name.

F= film

I think it's a gorgeous name. One of my favourites.

Old lady revival, cute.

My niece! It's a lovely name.

I think it's a lovely name often spoilt by the fact so many instead pronounce it 'Marfa'...🙄🖕

Dowdy and biblical.

A young relative. Gorgeous name and suits her perfectly.

I watched this really messed up film once. It had nuns in it and there was some sort of abuse going on. The main num was called Martha. That's what immediately comes to mind whenever I hear it. But that aside it's cutie sweet.

The only Marthas I've known have been old ladies or dogs. Now it makes me think of Handmaids tale

It's a family name for DC (great-grandmothers both sides). So kind of traditional for us.

it IS a bit dowdy but kids rejunvenate names.

A sweet girl. It was on my list but got vetoed.

I think it’s a name that will become popular in the next few years.

Perfectly fine name.