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Dorothy Violet or Molly Dorothy

37 replies

Idarosetta · 31/05/2024 13:24

Which name to pick?

OH grandmother was called Dorothy.

DD2 has been referred to as little Dot throughout pregnancy and first few weeks so would like to keep Dorothy for both those reasons above.

DD 1 Daisy

I love Daisy & Molly together. But also love Violet which OH has said no to. So trying to include as a second name. However not keen on Molly Violet.

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Needanewname42 · 31/05/2024 14:59

Idarosetta · 31/05/2024 14:32

Just because it sounds cutesy or is there something I'm missing?

To me it sounds very cutesy, and the next step from Molly Dolly is Trolly Dolly
Alternatively it could end up as Mo-Do.

I think I'd avoid it just sound cutesy and cartoonish.

RogueFemale · 31/05/2024 15:48

Dorothy Violet or Molly Violet.

KirstenBlest · 31/05/2024 15:59

I like Molly and Dorothy.
Love Dot.

I don't like Dorothea or Theodora.

resm · 31/05/2024 16:19

Daisy and Dorothy are a bit much, I think. Daisy and Molly have a lovely ring though.

Molly Dorothy is fine as a full name, it has meaning for you both and won’t be said out loud too often (I would imagine). Molly Dolly, as mentioned above, is a cute little nickname for the baby. Or wee Molly Dot!

Congratulations btw!

ETA. Maybe save Violet for a potential third child if you love the name as much as Molly. Your husband might be all over it after you’ve compromised this time round.

Idarosetta · 31/05/2024 17:04

resm · 31/05/2024 16:19

Daisy and Dorothy are a bit much, I think. Daisy and Molly have a lovely ring though.

Molly Dorothy is fine as a full name, it has meaning for you both and won’t be said out loud too often (I would imagine). Molly Dolly, as mentioned above, is a cute little nickname for the baby. Or wee Molly Dot!

Congratulations btw!

ETA. Maybe save Violet for a potential third child if you love the name as much as Molly. Your husband might be all over it after you’ve compromised this time round.

Edited

Thank you 😊

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GuppytheCat · 31/05/2024 17:06

pikkumyy77 · 31/05/2024 14:17

I think Molly Dorothy rapidly devolves to Molly Dolly. I think that might be a problem.

My great-aunts' names!

(Mary and Dorothy for 'best')

Firsttimebabymummy · 31/05/2024 17:26

TealDog · 31/05/2024 13:25

I prefer Dorothy Violet. Molly Dorothy feels like there’s to many Y’s

Agree with this

Also really like Dorothy Violet

CTW23 · 31/05/2024 17:43

Dorothy violet is absolutely lovely!

Mobley52 · 31/05/2024 21:41

I prefer Molly Dorothy

sprigatito · 31/05/2024 21:42

Dorothy Violet.

Daisy and Dot is adorable!

FangsForTheMemory · 03/06/2024 23:19

Dorothy Violet. I loathe Molly, it’s so ugly.

Tuwhituwhoo · 03/06/2024 23:26

sprigatito · 31/05/2024 21:42

Dorothy Violet.

Daisy and Dot is adorable!

My thoughts exactly!

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