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Girl's name- what do you think?

15 replies

Aims80 · 05/07/2010 14:05

Hey, I've recently found out I'm having a girl after a surprise pregnancy and we've decided on a name! I know it isn't to everyone's taste but what do you think of-

Wilhemina Beatrix Mai

Nickname Willa.

Mai was my Grandmother's name and I just love the other two names, I wanted something traditional but not too popular.

What do people think? Will it invite bullying with "Willy" etc do you think?

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gingee · 05/07/2010 14:09

I like it but I prefer "Willa" on it's own as opposed to shortened.

coffeefestival · 05/07/2010 14:26

I like it, although I prefer Beatrice to Beatrix.

PixieOnaLeaf · 05/07/2010 14:32

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Hedwig3 · 05/07/2010 14:32

Fabulous, love Willa too

tummytickler · 05/07/2010 14:45

Lovely!
I prefer the nn Mina to Willa though.

coffeefestival · 05/07/2010 14:53

Prefer the spelling Wilhelmina as I think that's the original one.

Cortina · 05/07/2010 14:58

Prefer Wilhelmina, nickname 'Bill' - shades of Mallory Towers.

Jamieandhismagictorch · 05/07/2010 14:58

I'm sorry, I don't like Wilhelmina - I just can't imagine anyone ever using it. Willa is nice, as is Willow

Aims80 · 05/07/2010 15:21

I actually meant Wilhelmina, just a typo! lol

I used to love Mallory Towers, didn't think of that! hah

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Cortina · 05/07/2010 15:31

That might be why subconsciously? 'Bill' was very cool, I always thought. Her and Clarissa Carter!

mathanxiety · 05/07/2010 18:31

Beautiful, the whole combination. Love the nn potential for Wilhelmina.

Were you inspired by the Dutch Royal Family?

DuelingFanjo · 05/07/2010 18:46

I know someone clled Willa and I think it's a lovely nme. I prefer willher thn the longer full version.a rt

valiumSingleton · 05/07/2010 18:49

I prefer Beatrix, but Wilhelmina/Willa isn't bad. I don't like the mai at the end though. It's definitely more than enough just Wilhelmina Beatrix

lal123 · 05/07/2010 18:54

Is Mai pronounced "My"?

BertieBasset · 05/07/2010 20:48

Love it. Just remembered I wanted a daughter called Darrell after Malory Towers.

Hmmm not so sure now...

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