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Help me choose!

63 replies

Amazinggrace89 · 30/01/2024 17:46

Please help me choose between these for our DD.
Ruth
Winifred
Fern
opinions on all welcome!
Thank you!

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huggyhoo · 30/01/2024 23:04

Ruth

OldBeyondMyYears · 30/01/2024 23:07

Dislike Winifred.

Ruth is a bit dull.

Fern ok I guess 🤷‍♀️

Amazinggrace89 · 31/01/2024 09:21

Wow some strong views!! 🤣Thanks everyone appreciate all comments x

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Amazinggrace89 · 31/01/2024 09:23

Elfrid is actually cute! @bravotango

does everyone think fern is dated in an 80s way or in one of those names that’s not sue a comeback?!

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determinedtomakethiswork · 31/01/2024 09:25

I don't think Fern will make a come back. it sounds very Farrah Fawcett Majors compared to Winnifred!

MaloneMeadow · 31/01/2024 09:35

determinedtomakethiswork · 31/01/2024 09:25

I don't think Fern will make a come back. it sounds very Farrah Fawcett Majors compared to Winnifred!

What on earth are you on about

bobby81 · 31/01/2024 09:37

Fern is my favourite from your list, then Ruth. Not keen on Winifred. Congratulations x

lightelmqueen · 31/01/2024 09:38

Fern. It's a lovely name for a child and an adult

I've never liked the sound of Ruth and not keen on Winifred although Winnie for a little girl is lovely. My lovely elderly next door neighbour when I was a child was called Win so I guess it does suit adults as well

user1492757084 · 31/01/2024 09:46

I would choose Fern.
Fern Winsome.
Ruth is okay for a play about scientists.
Winifred is not a favourite name, sorry.

FayCarew · 31/01/2024 11:36

Ruth - know a few Ruths, all of them pleasant, attractive and intelligent
Winifred - love Winifred Robinson and have an Auntie Winnie. Win sounds positive.
Fern - I like it but it seems a bit too current and naturey. Much nicer spelling than Ferne or Fearne.

jackstini · 31/01/2024 11:50

Fern is my favourite. I know 2 Fearnes, one is 42, one is 16

Ruth next, I know 4, but all between 50-80

Not keen on Winifred, quite like Winona or Winema if you like Winnie as a nn

miniaturepixieonacid · 31/01/2024 12:15

My favourite is Fern. Then Ruth.

Winifred is one of very few names I really don't like, sorry.

RedDoughnut · 31/01/2024 12:28

Ruth

Gorgeous! Classic, underrated, underused.

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