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Olive, Fern or Theodora

66 replies

Puppyhouse · 11/06/2022 20:23

Hi all, due second baby girl soon and wondering which people prefer from our shortlist?

Olive, Fern or Theodora

Thanks in advance!

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MojoJojo71 · 12/06/2022 11:08

Fern definitely

FayCarew · 12/06/2022 13:18

Of the three, Fern, but it's a bit current.
I don't like Theodora or Thea at all
Olive is a bit frumpy

Luredbyapomegranate · 12/06/2022 13:22

NOT OLIVE. It belongs in a salad only.

I like Theodora and you have the option of a variety of nns (Teddie, Dora, Dorey, Dolly, Dot, Thea and even Theo) as well as the full elegant name.

But Fern is perfectly nice

qpmz · 12/06/2022 13:23

Fern is lovely. Theodora sounds old fashioned. Olive is a food.

Catlitterqueen · 12/06/2022 13:34

Fern is pretty, Theodora is a bit of a mouthful but I love Dora as the short form.
I’m over 50 and always think of Olive from ‘On the Buses’!

ChagSameachDoreen · 13/06/2022 18:04

Theodora and Fern are beautiful.

Olive is a repulsive name. Its popularity astounds me.

UrsulaPandress · 13/06/2022 18:07

Theodora and Theodor are everywhere at the moment.

I know of 5.

PinkSyCo · 13/06/2022 18:12

Fern. I really don’t like Olive or Theodore, sorry.

MerryMarigold · 13/06/2022 18:20

I like Fern. Theodora is just too... attention seeking? Teddy is twee-est of the twee. Olive is a bit dated old lady chic for me. I think Fern is unusual but recognisable. I love the nature connotation (Ferns are so beautiful, lush and representing life) and the war link.

Mumofgirls2017 · 14/06/2022 08:37

Olive, then Theodora

MrsSamRowley · 14/06/2022 10:12

I like Theodora but then I like unusual names...I know quite a few little girls called Olive around my daughter's age (she's 2) so that would put me off personally.

Chaoslatte · 14/06/2022 14:57

I love Fern! Not keen on Olive, I prefer Olivia.

SemperIdem · 15/06/2022 21:04

I prefer Theodora.

Fern is nice.

Olive is ugly.

LilacSloth · 15/06/2022 22:08

Fern 100%

soundofsilver · 15/06/2022 22:26

They're all beautiful names. Totally my cup of tea. My order would be:

  1. Olive
  2. Theodora
  3. Fern (...I just automatically think of Fern Cotton)
peaceinourtime · 17/06/2022 00:17

Olive for sure.

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