Sheila, Lorraine or Glinda?

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I know these names are unconventional but I was thinking they might be nice. I was originally going to go for Sheila or Lorraine (Lorrie for short) but after watching Wicked I’m thinking maybe Glinda would be fun!

Lorraine is fine. Nothing wrong with the name. Probably considered by many as "a bit dated" but names go in life cycles of popularity so it doesn't matter.
Sheila is ok but personally I just don't like it. No reason - just not a fan.

Glinda....no. Just don't.

Of the follow up names Alison is lovely.
A really nice and pretty name.
It was very popular in my teens and it was at school with loads (late 80s).

Greta....not so great. A bit "clunky".

Fortunately I'm not that bothered what people on MN think of my name. I probably wouldn't choose it myself but I can think of worse. 😂

If anyone seriously thinks they are better than the Evie, Edie, Cecily, Ruby names being bestowed on small children currently they are delusional. Names go in circles, 30 years ago the names above would have been unthinkable. Lorraine and Sheila will come back at some point. It's up to OP whether she uses them now though. I think she's got the point, and can see how judgemental some are about names.

That’s quite niche though. I’m calling my
baby Bianca and my mum made the eastenders link (ricckkkkyyyy!!) but that reference has aged out now.

I think of Vivienne Westwood - v talented.

Sheila out of those

Sìle is making a come back in Ireland

Oh and my name is firmly 1950s , born 60s..

Please don’t name your baby after a Quiche

If you do like Shelia why not go for ones that have that soft sound but are a bit more contemporary. Shelby? Or Shiloh?

with Greta, Greta Thunberg is too prevalent in the media for people not to make connections and think you’ve done it in homage.

Alison is a bit 80s and im not sure it’s gone full circle yet. Maybe just go with Ali?

I wouldn't call my worst enemy Glinda.

If Sheila appeals, what about Shirley. At least it's pretty.

Lorraine just sounds very harsh. Lauren or Laura are better.

I have no words for Glinda. Gloria?

I can honestly say they are three of the worst, although Lorraine less so.

Horse quiche glider, first things that come to my mind when i read the names.
Op if your happy with them go for it.
But they sound awful to me sorry.

I know a lovely Sheila - she’s in her 90s though!
Even for my age 50s - it’s old - I met one when we were early 20s (from the USA) - you would never have heard it here.
Lorraine - the 70s are calling! I do like Lainey though for a girl.
Glinda - absolutely not.

Sheila....spelt 'Síle' is common in Ireland and I like it. I like the 'Síle' spelling but that might not work in England.

Have you not considered Balonz?
That's really cute.

Also knew a Lydia who would now be 21!!

Imagine this thread was 10 years ago.
Would the posters who always describe Ada, Olive or Stanley as 'gorgeous' have said the same about them back then?
They would not. They would be as uncomplementory about those names then as others are about the OP's today.
It's all about trends. Today's old lady/man names always look ridiculous to my 58 year old ears.
The Sheila and Lorraine generation of names WILL come back.

i bet Sheila and Lorraine become more popular in 10+ years or so - loads of old fashioned names are back in in e.g Lily, Ava, Peggy, Pearl, Matilda. The names OP has quoted are just not quite “old” enough yet to have come back around.

Sheila is my grandmas name and she is lovely 🥰

This is a wind up right

I think names you suggested are fine apart from Glinds that I associate with which. I don’t know anything about trends

My parents originally named me Lorraine but changed it when I was 6 weeks old as my grandad kept calling me quiche. 🤦🏼‍♀️

Sheila’s Wheels ad comes to mind

Is this a wind up? Genuine question. I'm getting the vibes 🤣