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Carmen for DD

31 replies

williaminajetfighter · 03/09/2013 23:13

Just that. What do you think of the name and what or who does it remind you of? Have 2 months left to decide!

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CiderwithBuda · 03/09/2013 23:39

I like it. Have known a few. I think it's strong but feminine.

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squoosh · 04/09/2013 01:27

Feisty and feminine.

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mathanxiety · 04/09/2013 06:31

I love it. Agree with the impressions posted already.

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evamummy · 04/09/2013 07:00

Great underused classic!

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Pocket1 · 04/09/2013 07:24

It's a gorgeous Spanish name - my mums name. I love it. Go for it. Smile

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SignoraStronza · 04/09/2013 07:59

Lovely name. I've known French, German and Italian people with that name (and they are all lovely) so it will fit in anywhere too!

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Sleepthief · 04/09/2013 08:39

Great name!

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Leeds2 · 04/09/2013 09:18

Love it!

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DessieLou · 04/09/2013 17:41

Gorgeous!

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mynameisnotmichaelcaine · 04/09/2013 18:40

I love it! Would have used it, but it doesn't go with our surname.

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RussianBlu · 04/09/2013 22:56

not keen.

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Seaweedy · 05/09/2013 11:50

Like it. Associations with the Bizet opera, and Carmen Miranda.

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Jemimapuddleduk · 06/09/2013 14:04

I like it - it sounds strong but feminine. Slightly Spanish feel.

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TallulahBetty · 06/09/2013 17:55

Love Carmen

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MintyDiamonds · 08/09/2013 00:46

This was my favourite name when I was younger, really wanted to be called it! Unfortunately it was vetoed by my boyfriend when naming our baby.

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fatlazymummy · 08/09/2013 00:59

I absolutely love it.
I've never known a Carmen in real life, so it makes me think of Bizet's beautiful music.

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williaminajetfighter · 08/09/2013 19:45

Thanks everyone for your input. Really appreciate it. It is DH's favorite although I'm still not so sure!

I really fancy the name Tessa but DH says it is the name of a 50something social worker or someone who works in Higher Education and shops at EAST. It has colored my view now!!! :)

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fiishfingers · 10/09/2013 10:28

I like it .Three relatves have the name .Ithink iit grows on you .

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magicstars · 15/09/2013 20:55

Lovely - was a front runner for us when expecting dd.

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williaminajetfighter · 15/09/2013 21:21

Magicstars what else was on your shortlist just out of curiosity as interesting to know what other names Carmen-likers like!

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Tweediewalker · 15/09/2013 21:22

I like it, it is very strong. Makes me think of lana del rey dog called carmen

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PeanutPatty · 15/09/2013 21:31

I also like it. Cora also lovely but softer sounding.

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magicstars · 16/09/2013 17:11

My last post didn't see, our front runners were Serena, Saffron, Violet & Jasmine.

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magicstars · 16/09/2013 17:12

Didn't seem to work I meant Smile

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absentmindeddooooodles · 16/09/2013 17:12

Love it. Beautiful name. Would use ityself if it were not for a family member already having nicked it :)

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