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OK. Astrid April. (ducks and runs).

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minouminou · 02/03/2009 22:12

Just occurred to me when sending a text saying "Just wish April would hurry up", as my b-day is april, as so is DD-to-be's.
Just a wild thought.
Again, "Ah cayn hayndle eeeeeet".

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minouminou · 02/03/2009 22:13

DP has just said "It's the best thing you've come up with in a long time", if that's any help.

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diedandgonetodevon · 02/03/2009 22:15

Run! Run now and never look back!

christiana · 02/03/2009 22:15

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minouminou · 02/03/2009 22:16

Yeah, I dunno if it's a bit twee, but April is my fave (cruellest) month.

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MmeLindt · 02/03/2009 22:16

I like Astrid

I like April

But not together

And I am not keen on naming the baby for the month, May born in May, Augusta born in August...

dragonbutter · 02/03/2009 22:17

I like astrid
Not so keen on april

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minouminou · 02/03/2009 22:18

Weeeell......it was just a fleeting thought.
Godddddddddd!
Naming DS was so simple.

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MmeLindt · 02/03/2009 22:19

Sorry.

Astrid is really lovely though.

AnybodyHomeMcFly · 02/03/2009 22:19

Astrid top of our list - love it.
Not so sure about April but not bad.

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minouminou · 02/03/2009 22:23

Everyone loves Astrid. At this rate she's gonna be Astrid Thingie.
Which, actually.....hmmmmmm.....astrid thingie........................
Joshing, BTW.

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Lulubee · 02/03/2009 23:16

Astrid Evangeline. Dunno why, it just came to me. Maybe I'm psychic?

thumbwitch · 02/03/2009 23:18

separately, great names (although I will always think of April, May and June - Daisy Duck's three nieces in Disney)
BUT NOT TOGETHER.

Leo9 · 02/03/2009 23:29

Agree, the names are a total mismatch. Astrid - cool, stylish, scandinavian...April - twee and english.....

Astrid is lovely but such a strong name it might be hard to find a middle name at all

sorry, am no help!

thumbwitch · 02/03/2009 23:33

have you tried Astrid with Elizabeth? ( as haven't been paying sufficient attention)

MrsMerryHenry · 02/03/2009 23:33

I like Astrid. Ms Lindgren wrote my favourite childhood book Ronia the Robber's Daughter. Great choice!

April - was a character in The A Team. Had a big 80s bouffant. Not so cool.

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MrsMerryHenry · 02/03/2009 23:36

Oh dear, after that joyful greeting I now have to dash as the computer's disturbing DH.

thumbwitch · 02/03/2009 23:38

MrsMH!
how are you? looking forward to the Easter choc-fest? I think I might have to go find me some Booja booja truffles again...[truffffles....mmmmmmmmmmm]

I love the name Astrid - was toying with suggesting Selena as a middle name too...

Clement · 02/03/2009 23:44

john hannah's dd is astrid. lovely name.

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minouminou · 02/03/2009 23:56

Thanks guys. Have vetoed middle names beginning with E, as it'll mean Astride!
We have some VERY rude chums, and the second surname in our double-barrelled combo is Morgan.......
you just couldn't!
Although I also like evangeline.
Arse! I think Leo9's right about it being such a strong name............
Will keep trying.

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toomuchmonthatendofthemoney · 03/03/2009 00:16

gardener's question time, "and the astrid april has very appealing dark green foliage that will cheer up your winter borders"...

get my drift??

each name quite nice but NOT together!

dinkymum · 03/03/2009 00:19

I really like April

rabuxton · 04/03/2009 13:57

I like April and am considering Avril as an alternative for my bump due in April. Not so in-your-face-my-birthday-is-in-April-and-you'd-better-remember-it.
What do you think?

April80 · 06/03/2009 12:14

My name is April and I was born in April! It's a great name, not that may of us around too. I say do it!

Not sure about Astrid maybe a bit hippy!?!

alittleteapot · 06/03/2009 12:20

I love the name April. Not so keen on Astrid - think it's a bit hard.