Alberta

[MooritRomney]

We cannot decide on a name for the baby and seem to be running out the clock on registering her. We have a short list, but can’t make up our minds.

Alberta is a very meaningful family name but it’s a bit outré and I’m not sure … I love it pronounced in Spanish (ahl-bear-ta) less so in English. I think Bertie and Albie are adorable nicknames but … is too much? Do we think 9,14 and 23 year old Alberta will hate it or she won’t care because she goes by a nickname?

We have other children with traditional names that are also from the family, but they’re all more common than Alberta.

I quite like it. I don’t love it, but it’s fine.

The world is full of Alberts, so why not Alberta. The nns are sweet and fresh for a girl too.

Love it. Prefer Alba to Albie or Bertie as a nickname though.

@MrsTerryPratchett

wild, beautiful and regal

Or oil and cowboys (and right wingers)!

LOL. Yes, there's that too! I was thinking more of the terrain than the people. 😆

I really like Alberta!

And I'd say Al bear tah

@elfran have you ever been to Alberta? Experienced its horrible decades of right wing government or seen how badly they are screwing up covid?
Great mountains though. Shame about the oil sands.
Alba is nice or Hannah.

I know a cool Alberta in her 20s. It works for her, so it's a yes from me.

You'll never find a name universally liked. The worst thing you can do is ask! Even the most popular names will attract criticism from some.

For what it's worth I like Alberta and both your nicknames.