Is this a terrible name?

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DH and I have just had a huge (lighthearted!) barney about what to call DD, due in summer. I love the name Ophelia and I know she's a tragic Shakespearean character but still love it and would happily use it (although obviously we won't use it as we won't both be in agreement!)

DH is adamant that it's a terrible name and doesn't think that anyone else would feel like me (ie make the connection but still think it's a beautiful name).

Naturally, the only thing for it is to throw it open to mumsnetters

I wouldn’t think about the character at all, would just think it’s a lovely name x

I think it is OK, though I wouldn't personally choose it.

I don't like it OP, sorry. Imagine being like 'Hi, I'm Ophelia', I think I'd live my life feeling like I belong in a romance novel or something. Imagine shouting 'Go Ophelia!' If she ever plays football or any sport. It's just not a name that suits 'everyday' settings IMO.

I think names are something you should both agree on. Personally I like it but DH should have the power to veto it and vice versa.

I don't love it or hate it. Just find it a bit meh

I'm with your DH

I agree with this. There are nicer less frilly Shakespeare names I'd use ; Viola, Phoebe, Celia... Juliet....

it seems popular, so it definitely won't be unusual in her age group.

Personally I don't like it. Not because of the associations, I just think it's pretentious. Though FAR less so when lads are calling out 'oh feel ya'

shortenings Oaf/fee/feeder/Ilya

I like it and would use it.

I love it, but I didnt use it because all I could hear was the old joke "Ophelia boobs"

I think it's a great name. Nuff said.

Lovely but very popular at the moment.

Your DH is right.

A name that includes the syllables Feel Ya isn't a nice name, and the Shakespeare bit doesn't matter. You don't see that many kids named Bassanio or Cunobeline knocking around.

Oh god - I’d never heard that one, but now I have I can’t unhear it! 😲 ☹️ On that basis I wouldn’t OP. Lots of other lovely Shakespearean names.

The little one I know is always called Phe, which is quite cute.

Afraid I’ve always thought her parents are very pretentious (not just because of this!).

I really love it. I know two born already this year

Agree with your DH, just no

Thanks everyone!

It's a definite no from me.

It's not for me, but it's a perfectly fine name.

It's not terrible, but I don't like it 😬

It’s awful. Prepare for “I’ll feel ya” when she’s a teen.

I love it. It's beautiful and not pretentious imo.

I know an Ophelia, lovely name and she doesn't get called 'I feel ya...'

It doesn't matter what we think. Your husband doesn't like it so it's out of contention.