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Wilma
I've got a crush on Wilma today. I've filed it under my "tasty name" list because it has such a delicious feel to it - homebaked oaty goodness, all warm and fresh from the oven.Do you think Wilma has retro comeback appeal? What would you pair it with?
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I like it, but unfortunately, I immediately think of Wilma from the Flintstones. I picture Fred pounding on the door yelling "WILMA!" I prefer Wilhelmina.

This message was edited 3/21/2011, 2:13 PM

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HeyJust for fun, what about Wilma Frederica ("freh-DREE-cuh") for a combo?
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I like it!!
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I think Wilma is adorable. Down-home earthy goodness. It's not at the top of my list, but it's been climbing for some time now. I'm not sure if it has retro comeback appeal, but I would put it in the same class as with names like Jean, Della, Mavis, Mary, Mae, Norma, Betty, Susan, Patsy, Stella, Beverly, etc. Cute names that feel attached to a certain era.As far as combos... heehee. This will be fun!Wilma Mary
Wilma Charlotte
Wilma Grace
Wilma Belle
Wilma Jane
Wilma Claire
Wilma Harriet
Wilma Vivian
Wilma Elaine
Wilma Estelle
Wilma Joanne
Wilma Blythe
Wilma Catherine
Wilma Noelle
Wilma Ruth
Wilma Beth
Wilma Cornelia
Wilma Helen
Wilma Lavender
Wilma Lou -- couldn't resist, this was my grandmother's name!

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Thank you! I enjoy:Wilma Claire - the gentle side of Wilma
Wilma Estelle - glam!
Wilma Blythe
Wilma Beth - too sweet!
Wilma Lavender
Wilma Lou - I actually do like this! I might flesh it out to Wilma Louise
Wilma Lucy
Wilma Juniper
Wilma Lilac

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Wilma LouI just always thought it was nearly comically Southern. XD So glad to have caricature names in my family -- on all sides! Wilma Louise is lovely.
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I don't care for Wilma. I like Willa better. I agree with your imagery though of homebaked oatmeal goodness and I guess that is why I don't like it that much. Oatmeal or anything with oats is heavy & I like light names, more lemon meringe or sorbet :)
It seems that the lighter names are coming back (Sophie, Annabelle) so I don't see it getting popular. It has a similar feel to Matilda so I like that as a sibset. I'm not sure about a middle name; I can't think of anything I like.
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Wilma's got frumpy-chic written all over it. It's a hop, skip and a jump away from vampy Velma and friendly Thelma. I like it, but it will not be coming back anytime soon. Willa, on the other hand, is poised for a comeback with the general public. Wilma Beatrix
Wilma Josephine
Wilma Naomi
Wilma Edme
Wilma Elspeth
Wilma Johanna
Wilma Prudence
Wilma Hazel
Wilma Alphonsine
Wilma Huguette
Wilma Hannelore
Wilma Ursuline ("-leen")(confession: I just made that up)(*hypocrite alert*)
Wilma Segolene
Wilma Beryl
Wilma Jonquil
Wilma Inez
Wilma Blanche
Wilma Dolores
Wilma Jocasta
Wilma Jocosa
Wilma Constantia / Constantina
Wilma Roswitha
Wilma Hester

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This message was edited 3/21/2011, 12:38 PM

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I'm pretty sure Ursuline is a real name.
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:-D***claps feet and hands***
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Thank you! I like:Wilma Beatrix - Makes Wilma fun and young, good job!
Wilma Hazel - awww
Wilma Huguette
Wilma Jonquil
Wilma Inez - sounds like a new-money name! Texan Oil Tycoon's daughter!
Wilma Verity
Wilma Jennifer - I LOVE IT
Wilma Rosemary
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The many sides of Wilma. Glad you liked a few. :-)
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I've never been a fan of Wilma. I think the Flintstones association is just too much for me. I love Willa, Wilhelmina, and Selma but I just cannot find the beauty in Wilma, sorry :(I do think it has an "oaty, home-baked" quality to it but mostly just because it strikes me as an elderly woman's nameI'd definitely pair it with something a little for fresh and spunky...Wilma Coraline
Wilma Jade
Wilma Natalie
Wilma Anabel
Wilma Genevieve
Wilma Corinne
Wilma Piper
Wilma Therese
Wilma Scarlet
Wilma Danielle
Wilma Rosalind
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Oh, I quite like Wilma Annabel, Wilma Corinne and Wilma Scarlett - they give Wilma a more modern flair. thanks for playing along even though you're not fond of Wilma :)
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I have always hated Wilma. It sounds weak and childish to me. And it is very popular here, and the kind of parents who choose Wilma for their daughters are also choosing some of the other names I just can't stand. It has been in the top 10 since at least 1998, except from 2005 when it was ranked #12. Wilma Eloise
Wilma Ernestine
Wilma Cleopatra
Wilma Danielle
Wilma Sapphire
Wilma Morgana
Wilma Penelope
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That's actually kinda neat that where you are from, Wilma sounds childish and is popular! Over here is is definitely an "old lady" name.Wilma Cleopatra = AMAZING Thank you!
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