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Delphine

44 replies

DoctorZog · 02/05/2022 14:58

Thoughts on Delphine please? Do you know any?

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SunshineAndFizz · 02/05/2022 14:59

Delphine Donkey (Peppa Pig) is the only thing that comes to mind. This says more about me.

mum2jakie · 02/05/2022 15:01

The only Delphine I have heard of is the donkey in Peppa Pig as above!

SpaghettiSquash · 02/05/2022 15:01

It's pretty. I like it.

SpringLobelia · 02/05/2022 15:01

Despite not speaking French I have a serious weakness for French names. So Delphine is a yes for me. Ditto Sandrine, Mathilde, etc.

DoctorZog · 02/05/2022 15:02

Yes, I thought about the donkey... but there's also Suzy Sheep, Zoe Zebra etc. Would it put you off? Do you actually like the name?

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Tsuni · 02/05/2022 15:31

Belle Delphine the prn star who sold her used bath water to pervs.

blameitonthecaffeine · 02/05/2022 15:36

I've never met one. Not overly keen on the een sound.

I know a little girl called Delphi though, which I think is really pretty (although perhaps too much associated with the Cursed Child now).

mumonthehill · 02/05/2022 15:37

Delphine is such a lovely name. I also love French names!!

DogsAndGin · 02/05/2022 16:06

It’s a no from me

DoctorZog · 02/05/2022 16:08

DogsAndGin · 02/05/2022 16:06

It’s a no from me

Care to elaborate? 😊

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Synchrony · 02/05/2022 16:10

I love it. It was on my list. I don't know any.

StrychnineInTheSandwiches · 02/05/2022 16:23

I can imagine a provincial boutique in 1986 that wanted to appear upmarket calling itself Delphine's.

Maybe it's because I've never met a person with the name. I much prefer Celine. Or Celeste.

DoctorZog · 02/05/2022 18:07

StrychnineInTheSandwiches · 02/05/2022 16:23

I can imagine a provincial boutique in 1986 that wanted to appear upmarket calling itself Delphine's.

Maybe it's because I've never met a person with the name. I much prefer Celine. Or Celeste.

Ha! I quite like Celeste, although it reminds me of Daphne and Celeste. Celine just makes me think of Celine Dion...

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pineapplications · 02/05/2022 18:13

It makes me think of the Delphi murders.

plinkyy · 02/05/2022 18:16

Love it, classic French name.

Luluuuuuuuuuu85 · 02/05/2022 18:33

It sounds very french to me, I would be surprised to meet one who didn't have a link to France! It's nice though, Delphi or Elphie are cute

FayCarew · 02/05/2022 18:43

Dolphin

Organictangerine · 02/05/2022 18:45

It’s lovely if you have a connection to France

makes me think of dolphins!

Abraxan · 02/05/2022 18:54

I teach a 5/6 year old girl called Delphine.
Had no idea there was a child's cartoon character with the name - it's certainly never mentioned in class or by the other children. Definitely not a reason to not use it.

DoctorZog · 02/05/2022 19:35

Organictangerine · 02/05/2022 18:45

It’s lovely if you have a connection to France

makes me think of dolphins!

Lived in france for a year, but otherwise no connection. Not sure it matters though - there are lots of other popular french names around at the moment e.g. Clementine, Amelie, Elodie, Genevieve etc.

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Luredbyapomegranate · 02/05/2022 21:51

I don’t really like een ends, they sound old fashioned to me - Pauline, Rosaleen.. but it’s alright.

Laureatus · 02/05/2022 23:02

Sorry, it makes me think of the really drippy character from Cold Comfort Farm!

BungleandGeorge · 02/05/2022 23:05

I like it but only if you have a French accent

Cloud16 · 02/05/2022 23:06

I also think it's a bit dolphin-y

FeathersMcGee · 02/05/2022 23:08

Laureatus · 02/05/2022 23:02

Sorry, it makes me think of the really drippy character from Cold Comfort Farm!

That was Elphine! Elphine Starkadder.

I was actually about to suggest Elphine as an alternative!