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Martha
Was talking today with my father about my grandmother's siblings as I always get confused their names.There was:
Isobel "Bel"
Abraham "Abie"
Archibald "Archie"
Martha "Mattie"
Elizabeth "Betty" - my grandmother
Barbara "Barb"
And one more sister who died (possibly Margaret?)I was actually surprised to hear Aunty Matties name was Martha. I guess if never thought about it. I'm like Martha quite a bit at the moment. Not sure if I'd use it as a FN or MNMartha Winifred or Winifred Martha?What do you think about Martha
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Pretty awesome set of names there! Barbara is the only one I don't like. As for Martha, I've always really liked it. I remember liking it as a kid actually and definitely a name I would consider using. It was one of the many names I threw around when pregnant with Eden, but DH isn't a big fan. I think it's warm, friendly and homely.
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Mattie is cute. I want to like Martha, but that Marth-sound just gives a gross vibe to me, like a watching noise almost. It's short and yet sound clunky and heavy. Not my cup of tea.Winifred Martha is kind of nice. Winifred is a bit foolish in my head, and Martha is solid and calm, so they balance nicely.
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Winifred seems so disliked. I swear it's the one name that got pretty much all hate (even Hilda got more love) lol.
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I kind of like Martha in that I like its eighteenth century vibe. I kind of don't like it in that it seems too domestic and timid. Overall it's not bad and I would be happy to see it on a baby.
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I go back and forth on Martha. Currently I think it's ok. I go between thinking it's a spunky name due for a come back, and a musty old lady's name that should stay unpopular.Winifred Martha has a good flow to it. The names click well, they have a similar vibe.
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Martha was a family name of mineSo I love it, in your case I think Winifred Martha sounds better
My maternal grandfather & his siblings wereRebecca (Becky)
Eliza Jane (Jeannie)
George
John
Robert (rab)
Margaret x 2 first one born & died 1909 and the second one 1919 - 2002
Richard x 2 first one 1910 - 1913 and second one 1921 - 1922
Edward (Eddie/ned) my grandfather
Annie
Mary
Martha
William (wullie)
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