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Help[Opinions] Astrud
Some friends of our who are having a baby late this summer are kicking around the name Astrud. At first I thought they meant Astrid, but no. It's Astrud, for an old musician/singer they like named Astrud Gilberto. http://www.astrudgilberto.com/
I think it would be a good source for the nn Trudie, which I think is cute, but is usually associated with Gertrude, a name I really dislike (Gertrude nn Trudy is actually my mom's name -- she HATES Gertrude too.) I don't know if that nn is something our friends are considering or not though. Probably not, knowing them.
Any opinions though, on Astrud with or without Trudie as a nn?
I think it would be a good source for the nn Trudie, which I think is cute, but is usually associated with Gertrude, a name I really dislike (Gertrude nn Trudy is actually my mom's name -- she HATES Gertrude too.) I don't know if that nn is something our friends are considering or not though. Probably not, knowing them.
Any opinions though, on Astrud with or without Trudie as a nn?
This message was edited 3/4/2006, 3:47 PM
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Oh my god, I LOVE Astrud Gilberto. I don't know if it's because of her, but I really like the name. I think it's beautiful.
I think that Astrud is fine on its own. It doesn't need a nickname. I personally don't like the name Trudy (although I love the name Gertrude). Keep us updated on whether or not they actually name their baby Astrud. That would make my week.
I think that Astrud is fine on its own. It doesn't need a nickname. I personally don't like the name Trudy (although I love the name Gertrude). Keep us updated on whether or not they actually name their baby Astrud. That would make my week.
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Well, they aren't due until August sometime, so it'll be awhile before we know for sure. :)
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I really don't care for it. Most people will think it's a misspelling; and even if that's not a problem, it's just not a pretty sounding name. I rather like the name Astrid, but even that name starts with A**, which is sure to be playground teasing fodder.
If they really want to give tribute to the musician, I'd advise using it as a mn.
If they really want to give tribute to the musician, I'd advise using it as a mn.
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If your looking for a full name for the nn Trudie, then I think Astrud is one of the best options. I can't say I like Astrud though, I do like the source, I love her music, that makes the name a bit better for me :)
To my sweet muse
Every time you rip my heart out
Every time you break it
I pick up the pen I hold in my hands
And write the most beautiful poems
But you know what
If it's alright by you
I'd rather be happy than a poet
Every time you rip my heart out
Every time you break it
I pick up the pen I hold in my hands
And write the most beautiful poems
But you know what
If it's alright by you
I'd rather be happy than a poet
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