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[Opinions] Re: Wilhelmina? (willa-MEE-na)

by Bear

3/9/2007, 3:22 PM

I adore Wilhelmina. My only fear is that people (here in the U.S) might think it's pronounced, "wil-hel-mina." But I still think it's worth the risk.

What a gorgeous sound it has overall. And I agree that the nn Mina is particularly attractive. Think: Mina Harker in Dracula; Victorian chic. Other nns: Willa (as you've already listed), Billie, Minna, Minnie, Mimi. Loads of options.

Finally, it fits in with your heritage. Go for it! Have you started to think about mns yet?

This message was edited 3/9/2007, 3:24 PM

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- Clara (ClaraWhittaker) +1

3/9/2007, 4:00 PM

I love Wilhelmina Eleonora, but that seems like such a big name for a little girl.
I also like
Wilhelmina Adeline
Wilhelmina Therese
Wilhelmina Helene
Wilhelmina Suzanne
Wilhelmina Cecile
Wilhelmina Margaretha (Mar-ga-retta) (nn Mina Mae!)
Wilhelmina Catriona (I'm Irish, too.)
Wilhelmina Eve
and I'll probably think of more.

- Bear

3/9/2007, 4:21 PM

Wilhelmina Margarethe / Margaretha is outstanding. Mina Mae is adorable.

Wilhelmina Eleanora's length doesn't phase me, but there's always Wilhelmina Lenora / Lenore. Any of them would work fine.

I just love the old world charm of Wilhelmina. How about:

Wilhelmina Alix (German variant of Alice / Adelheidis)
Wilhelmina Liesl
Wilhelmina Johanna
Wilhelmina Charlotte
Wilhelmina Beatrix
Wilhelmina Astrid
Wilhelmina Thora
Wilhelmina Ingrid
Wilhelmina Sofie
Wilhelmina Bridget / Brigitte ("bri-GHEE-ta")
Wilhelmina Fidelma
Wilhelmina Muriel
Wilhelmina Columbina ("col-um-BEEN-a") (just kidding)

:-)

- Clara (ClaraWhittaker)

3/9/2007, 4:00 PM

Some more.

Wilhelmina Pandora
Wilhelmina Cambria
Wilhelmina Lysistrata
Wilhelmina Vivienne
Wilhelmina Lisette

This message was edited 3/9/2007, 4:02 PM

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