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Tallulah

33 replies

KAEKAE · 13/09/2008 23:03

Right...don't laugh!

I really love the name Tallulah! I've loved it for years, but in recent years a few celebs have used it, which to me has made it a celeb/chav name?! So, it has slightly put me off.

What are your thoughts, however harsh! Oh the Bugsy Malone thing doesn't bother me! rofl.

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botherednanny · 13/09/2008 23:16

I think its a dinky name - but it always reminds me of that bit in 'cool runnings'

"lets call it tallulah... it was my mothers name"

but I do think its a cute little name thou

unknownrebelbang · 13/09/2008 23:43

I know a little girl named Tallulah and I ALWAYS start singing "my name is...." from Bugsy to myself every time I see her.

Reginaphilangy · 13/09/2008 23:46

I don't like it. Sorry.

LuLuMacGloo · 13/09/2008 23:46

We have a Tallulah at dd's school. She's not chavvy - more pseudo arty. If you like it for it - you'll only regret it if you don't.

unknownrebelbang · 13/09/2008 23:46

I'm singing it now...

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KAEKAE · 14/09/2008 01:01

lol as I say I really don't mind the bugsy Molone connection at all. Sing away!
I always tend to think of Tallulah Bankhead....not sure if that's such a good thing though! lmao.

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hollyandnoah · 14/09/2008 01:20

I like it, i think it is lovely

thumbwitch · 14/09/2008 01:52

I remember years ago reading about a model who had sex-changed from boy to girl - and as a girl had changed her name to Tallulah - that would put me off but no reason it should affect your choice!

strummer · 14/09/2008 02:01

Great name, I like it.
Just don't call her - Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii!

sunshineonarainyday · 14/09/2008 06:47

It's cute, I like it

Tommy · 14/09/2008 06:56

I don't like it at all I'm afraid - but if you like it, go for it

Buda · 14/09/2008 07:42

There is a Tallulah at DS's school - head's DD in fact. She is also known at Tilly and Luly.

Buda · 14/09/2008 07:42

Oh - and I think it is quite cute.

iwantasecondone · 14/09/2008 07:43

It was on my short list til I married someone with an unsuitable surname for it. Lovely!

Majeika · 14/09/2008 07:46

I like it

and there are lots of nnames for it too

FairLadyRantALot · 14/09/2008 10:26

Tallulah will always make me think of Maisie Mouse

ethanchristopher · 14/09/2008 11:38

i know an emo tallulah

who is an attention seeker and cuts her wrists and has carved "fat" into her belly

im sure they arent all like this tho...

giraffescantdancethetango · 14/09/2008 11:41

I know quite a few Tallulahs (nursery age chuildren) if you like it go for it.

frankbestfriend · 14/09/2008 11:44

Tallulah is a lovely name with endless potential for nice nick names, especially Tally which I think is fab for an older girl.

MrsMattie · 14/09/2008 12:12

It's a bit of a 'stage name'.

I'd feel sorry for a chubby/unattaractive/tomboyish/bookish/plain etc etc Tallulah. It's very glamourous and camp.

wellbalanced · 14/09/2008 13:20

Ive looked after 2 Tallulah's which puts me off the name but i also am not keen.

lou33 · 14/09/2008 13:29

dd2 is a tallulah daisy

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frazzledoldbag34 · 14/09/2008 19:22

I quite like it. Not sure I'd use it myself but I think it's pretty. And agree - short names like Luly, Lulu, Lula, Tally etc are nice if Talulah becomes a bit of a mouthful.
If you've always loved it, then just DO IT!
Your baby, your name.

lou33 · 14/09/2008 19:31

her friends call her lula