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Asa?

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mumofthreetobe · 18/09/2009 11:49

What's the first thing that springs to mind when you hear Asa? is it 'different but nice' or 'chav'. Straw poll please, thanks.

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NoBiggy · 18/09/2009 11:51

Amateur Swimming Association.

MrsBadger · 18/09/2009 11:53

made up

sweetnitanitro · 18/09/2009 11:53

It does sound like an acronym for something, sorry.

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mumofthreetobe · 18/09/2009 11:58

It's biblical. Hebrew for healer and means morning in Japanese apparently. Did wonder if it was too far out, but don't want DS having a name the same as 4 other boys in his class.

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MaggieBeauLeo · 18/09/2009 12:00

Hebrew, and also Spanish for handle. No me gusta.

Sunbeammama · 18/09/2009 12:01

Bit nondescipt for me, so not keen sorry. I don't think Chav though. But if you like it go for it.

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mumofthreetobe · 18/09/2009 12:02

No me gusta??

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MaggieBeauLeo · 18/09/2009 12:03

I mean, I don't like it. It doesn't please me. lit.

sorry, but question was, what is the first thing you think of, and the first thing I think of is

handle

Tortington · 18/09/2009 12:04

i think it sounds like a GCSe examining board

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mumofthreetobe · 18/09/2009 12:05

Oh okay, fair enough - sorry, I don't speak spanish but I see your point.

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telsa · 18/09/2009 12:09

Asa Briggs, venerable historian of the Victorians and of the media.

ShowOfHands · 18/09/2009 12:11

I really like it. Ignore the naysayers. Is a great name.

Chunkamatic · 18/09/2009 12:13

Is there another, legitimate, way to spell it? I really like it but having seen some of the comments about acronyms I can see that now.

It was on the long list for my DS.

GrungeBlobPrimpants · 18/09/2009 12:17

Oh yes I recall reading Asa Briggs's books (fab)

Was under the impression it was a girls name until years later

MamaLazarou · 18/09/2009 13:51

It doesn't seem like a real name to me.

I am sure it is, though: it just doesn't sound it.

It definitely sounds like a girls' name.

janx · 18/09/2009 14:12

my daughter went to nursery with a gorgeous, clever boy called Asa....I like it

AttilaTheMeerkat · 18/09/2009 14:21

Its different yes but perhaps a step too far really. Don't saddle him with such a name.

Asa - Advertising Standards Authority.

mathanxiety · 18/09/2009 14:36

Great name. I love it. I think it's biblical?

LilRedWG · 18/09/2009 14:38

I know an adult Asa. He is a lovely, intelligent man.

millenniumfalcon · 18/09/2009 14:42

i know it as a swedish (girl's) name.

LouMacca · 18/09/2009 15:48

Are you a Manchester City fan?

anamaria22 · 18/09/2009 17:10

I have a very good Swedish friend called Asa - I think its lovely!

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dazzlemewithdiamonds · 18/09/2009 19:12

1 week to go and can't decide on boy's name. We already have a Lily and a Toby, and my top 2 choices at the mo are Oliver or Samuel. Any thoughts??

ihavenewsockson · 18/09/2009 19:13

love it. know a great guy called asa.

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