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Zoë?

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zozzle · 01/12/2009 13:30

The name "Zoë" - Do you like it? And do you think it sounds posh, chav, or somewhere in between? How do you think it fits with the current crop of kids names.

Would love to hear your honest opinion.

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BikeRunSki · 01/12/2009 13:37

It is very seventies - there were 9 in my sister's year at school including her.

I have always liked it, although there may be an element of sibling rivalry there.

It is pretty classless to my ears, although that coudl be because I grew up with so many, from all walks of life.

Although it is ancient greek names, I am not sure that it it "fits" with the sound of the biblical (Samuel, Adam, James....), Celtic (Niamh, Isla, Rory ...) or Surname (Bradley, Connor, Spencer... ) names that are in vogue aroudn here, but then THAT DOESNT MATTER!

I think Zoe is a lovely girls name.

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AppleTreeWick · 01/12/2009 13:39

I love Zoe. And there aren't that many little Zoe's that I've met round our way. I think it sounds "somewhere in between".

I would put the umlouts/dots (sp) over the "e" in but don't know how.

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BonjourIvressedeNoel · 01/12/2009 13:39

I love it.

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Naetha · 01/12/2009 13:42

Love it - was second option for 3 day old DD, but she's definitely a Keira now she's here

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titchy · 01/12/2009 13:45

The dots are called diareses btw and need to be used imo otherwise it would look as if it shoudl rhyme with doe, hoe, or foe.

Be prepared for Americans to add a 'y' at the end

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MrsBadger · 01/12/2009 13:59

I like it, seriously considered it for dd

skip the diaresis though, will only make it hard on forms and anyone with half a brain knows it isn;t pronounced to rhyme with 'toe' any more than Christopher isn't pronounced Ch-ris-top-her

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PfftTheMagicDragon · 01/12/2009 14:04

I like it, we considered it.

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tassisssss · 01/12/2009 14:05

I love it and would consider using it. Fabulous name.

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Francasaysrelax · 01/12/2009 14:16

I love Zoe. Don't know if it's posh, chav or whatever, I'm not english

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zozzle · 01/12/2009 14:37

Thanks guys - yes its a very ancient Greek name and was quite popular in 70s. I'm trying to avoid names that end in an "a" or a "y" which many seem to do in this current crop (that's not anything against them) and am also trying to avoid granny names (some of which admittedly are quite sweet)

The 2 dots I inserted by doing "Insert" then "Symbol" in MS Word.

Keep your thoughts coming on "Zoë" ...

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titchy · 01/12/2009 14:57

It's not posh or chav which is why I like it - you don't automatically conjure up an image in the way that you do with other names.

Will always be at the end of the line or register though, however it be easy to learn to write!

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mathanxiety · 01/12/2009 16:10

Like it a lot. It's a name that can't be categorised, which is part of its appeal, imo.

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passionberry · 01/12/2009 16:27

I have always really loved it - old fashioned glamour, especially with the dots!

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zozzle · 01/12/2009 17:37

Some great comments - thanks. Another reason why I like it is because the word "Zoë" is used in the original Greek in the New Testament (120 times apparently) and means "eternal life" in that context. So you could argue that it is a Biblical name.

Keep comments coming...

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chimchar · 01/12/2009 17:41

i love it...i have one, complete with dots!!!

she's 6. we know of only one other little girl the same age who is also zoe, but think its more coincidence than fashion iykwim!

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Anya4 · 01/12/2009 18:06

Love it. Was the middle name of DD2. Beautiful meaning - it means 'Life' but not the life we live physically, but the spiritual part of us, the life that lives forever.

Agree that don't need the two dots, just for the hassle sake.

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zozzle · 02/12/2009 23:07

Thanks - happy to hear from people who don't like the name too...

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onadietcokebreak · 02/12/2009 23:15

Love it....

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juneybean · 02/12/2009 23:22

My darling niece is Zoe and she's such just a great 3 year old, so beautiful, definitely neither posh or chavvy :D

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LittleMonkeysMummysAXmasFairy · 03/12/2009 14:41

I love it but then again I'm biased as it's my DD's name - full name is Zoe Isabella. She's the only Zoe around this neck of the woods under the age of about 15.

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ChilloHippi · 03/12/2009 14:56

I like it. It's my sister's name. I wouldn't consider it to be particularly posh, but definately not at the other end of the spectrum either.

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sunshinejanuary · 03/12/2009 15:31

I like it

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