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Is the name Florence too popular?

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frankthefoetus · 10/09/2009 08:55

Hi all, i'm new to MN and need opinions! Would like to call our imminent arrival Florence but i've heard rumors of a current surge in popularity. Have you heard it much recently. The other option is Heidi.

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piscesmoon · 10/09/2009 08:57

Stick to Florence-unless there is a sudden surge with new babies you will be fine. (I dislike Heidi-although I loved the book as a DC).

RortyDogOfTheRemove · 10/09/2009 08:58

It's quite popular where I live, but it's still very pretty. I'd steer clear of Heidi if I were you (we had a song in Guides about Heidi-Heidi-hi-diddly-dee).

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frankthefoetus · 10/09/2009 09:05

I loved the book too, thats why I like it. I was in Guides but don't remember that song. lol

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RortyDogOfTheRemove · 10/09/2009 10:06

There was a frightful Heidi TV adaptation (early 80s perhaps?? I used to laugh at it with my Gran. It was the dubbed English voices over the Austrian mouth-movements that really entertained us). That in itself would put me off...

crumpette · 10/09/2009 10:11

I prefer Florence, Heidi is one of Kerry Katona's kids isn't it?

I have only ever met one (3 year old) Florence where I live (south london)

southernbelle77 · 10/09/2009 10:29

It's one of those names that you always here is popular, but I have not heard of any around here. I think it's nice and much prefer it to Heidi.

Fanfare · 10/09/2009 13:11

I adore the name Florence! It entered the Top 100 last year (no.94), so obviously growing in popularity, but still some way off being "too popular" I think.

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frankthefoetus · 10/09/2009 13:19

Thanks Fanfare, good to know. Nice that everyone seems to like it too (so far)...

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Rosebud05 · 10/09/2009 20:31

I know a couple of Florences and that wouldn't put me off using it. If you like it, go for it. Lovely name.

jellybeans · 10/09/2009 22:37

I prefer Florence out of the two but it is still abit old ladyish for me and a relative I know who has it hates it and uses her middle name. No idea why as it is not that bad. Do you like the short terms Flo and Florrie?

jellybeans · 10/09/2009 22:39

sorry didn't answer the question, it is popular where I am but nowhere near as much as Evie, Grace, Olivia and Isabelle etc. I don't think it is too popular to use.

lazylion · 11/09/2009 09:00

My Florence is a week old and I just heard that my dh's friend called his baby Florence, she was born 2 days after mine.

penelopestrawberry · 11/09/2009 09:16

I think it has just entered the top 100 so not v popular but may be on the rise. It is a lovely name, as is Flora. I much prefer either of these to Heidi.

Pingpong · 11/09/2009 10:53

I don't know any Florences in RL but there was a thread the other day (not in baby names though maybe AIBU) about someone using 'her' name and lots of people responded saying it is very popular and you can't claim a name.
Must depend on your area though

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frankthefoetus · 11/09/2009 16:57

I do like the shortened names too Jellybeans. Especially Flossie for some reason though i'm sure others will hate that! Thanks for your help everyone, i think we're going for it. Although...after all this it'll probably turn out to be a boy!

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jellybeans · 11/09/2009 17:12

Flossie is very cute.

Tigresswoods · 11/09/2009 18:12

...with the rise of popularity of Florence and the Machine I suspect it will be more popular!

simplesusan · 11/09/2009 20:04

I don't know any Florences so not popular round here.

SingingBear · 11/09/2009 20:11

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Tidey · 11/09/2009 20:21

I don't know any either, I'm sure it's fine.

OrangeAnge · 05/01/2010 11:41

Now some time has passed are there any more Florences to report? Has it become more popular?

It's top of my boyfriend's list but I'm just not 100% sold on it. I think it may be a bit too trendy (because of Florence and the Machine)

Also, what are the possible NN for Florence? Flo, Florrie, Flossie....?

MrsvWoolf · 05/01/2010 13:11

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hormonalmum · 05/01/2010 14:51

It is highly likely to be the name of our dc if dc3 turns out to be a girl.
Flossie will be her nn.

Feierabend · 05/01/2010 15:07

Flopsy Popsy

gladders · 05/01/2010 15:52

like florence but don't like any of the shortened versions personally....

but even flossie or flo s better than heidi IMO