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I have been thinking about this name a lot lately, and I believe it has found a place in my top ten.
Not only do I happily live in [Northern] Virginia, but my great-grandmother's name was Virgie, so it would honor her. I am thinking about the name Virginia Caroline, as I have ancestors who settled in Caroline County, VA (and one of my best friend's names is Caroline).
What are your thoughts and comments about the name Virginia? Be honest, please.
Not only do I happily live in [Northern] Virginia, but my great-grandmother's name was Virgie, so it would honor her. I am thinking about the name Virginia Caroline, as I have ancestors who settled in Caroline County, VA (and one of my best friend's names is Caroline).
What are your thoughts and comments about the name Virginia? Be honest, please.
This message was edited 3/7/2010, 10:21 AM
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I only know one Virginia, but the name is in my top 10 as well.
It's very classy and timeless but it still has the cute side needed for a child. It's one that works for any age and any personality, I think.
Wasn't it the name of the first baby born in America?
That's a cool association, imo.
It's very classy and timeless but it still has the cute side needed for a child. It's one that works for any age and any personality, I think.
Wasn't it the name of the first baby born in America?
That's a cool association, imo.
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Its grown on me a lot over the years
My mum's name is Virginia Louise, so while when I was younger I thought she had quite an unfortunate name, now I think it is classic and dignified and quite pretty. I would seriously consider using it as a middle name. Virginia Caroline is a darling combo, I really like it! I'm thinking something along the line of Lucy Virginia or Alice Virginia. I also love the nn Ginny and mum is also called Ginia, Gin and Ginger by her family.
However I believe the American pronunciation is Virgin-ya, while in Aus (and the UK as far as I know) it is pronounced Virgin-ee-uh, which I must say I greatly prefer.
My mum's name is Virginia Louise, so while when I was younger I thought she had quite an unfortunate name, now I think it is classic and dignified and quite pretty. I would seriously consider using it as a middle name. Virginia Caroline is a darling combo, I really like it! I'm thinking something along the line of Lucy Virginia or Alice Virginia. I also love the nn Ginny and mum is also called Ginia, Gin and Ginger by her family.
However I believe the American pronunciation is Virgin-ya, while in Aus (and the UK as far as I know) it is pronounced Virgin-ee-uh, which I must say I greatly prefer.
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Surprisingly, I really like the name Virginia. I say surprisingly only because it seems like the kind of name I wouldn't care two hoots about, but something about it really sparks my interest. Maybe it's because I've never known a Virginia. Maybe it's because it perks my old-fashioned fancy through that famous phrase, "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" and so it makes me think of serious-faced little girls in sweet 1940's winter pea coats and handwritten letters and crackly black and white movies. Whatever the reason, I really like it.
Virginia Caroline is very beautiful and austere, very proper and upright and stiff. I imagine it written in big, ornate writing on thick parchment paper, and I am very impressed.
A book on naming I read has described Virginia as a strong "Yuppie" name which I wrinkled my nose at, but I rather disagree. It has more of an intellectual vibe to it, more historical and substantial. When I think of yuppie names I think of flat glossy cutout names with a strong 90's vibe and Virginia is for sure not one of those.
Virginia Caroline is very beautiful and austere, very proper and upright and stiff. I imagine it written in big, ornate writing on thick parchment paper, and I am very impressed.
A book on naming I read has described Virginia as a strong "Yuppie" name which I wrinkled my nose at, but I rather disagree. It has more of an intellectual vibe to it, more historical and substantial. When I think of yuppie names I think of flat glossy cutout names with a strong 90's vibe and Virginia is for sure not one of those.
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It's really nice, and V. Woolf's a cool namesake, though the "virgin" sound bothers me a bit, it could lead to teasing.
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Honestly? I don't like it.
Virginia is one of those names I *never* warmed to. I think it's cold, detached, and dated. Also, the word "virgin" being in there doesn't do it any favors (not that it's bad to be a virgin, but I'm just sayin').
Virginia Caroline is too state-y for me.
Virginia is one of those names I *never* warmed to. I think it's cold, detached, and dated. Also, the word "virgin" being in there doesn't do it any favors (not that it's bad to be a virgin, but I'm just sayin').
Virginia Caroline is too state-y for me.
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Despite the whole "virgin" thing, I think it's pretty. I love Ginny as a nickname. Virginia Caroline sounds lovely. It makes me think of Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, so it does seem a bit like different state names put together, but it's still usable. Virginia Carolina would be a bit much, but Virginia Caroline works. I love Caroline btw.
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I like it. It's dignified and pretty and it has an interesting history. Also, it reminds me of this: http://www.newseum.org/yesvirginia/.
Virgie is a nice little name.
Virgie is a nice little name.
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Virginia's lovely; however, Virginia Caroline is too reminiscent of the United States for my liking.
Virginia Alice
Virginia Amelie
Virginia Bellisant
Virginia Blythe
Virginia Capucine
Virginia Cecily
Virginia Clare
Virginia Clarice
Virginia Clarisse
Virginia Clemence
Virginia Clementine
Virginia Clothilde
Virginia Constance
Virginia Corisande
Virginia Eloise
Virginia Emeline
Virginia Emmeline
Virginia Harriet
Virginia Hazel
Virginia Hesper
Virginia Hester
Virginia Isabel
Virginia Isobel
Virginia Lettice
Virginia Lilac
Virginia Lucille
Virginia Alice
Virginia Amelie
Virginia Bellisant
Virginia Blythe
Virginia Capucine
Virginia Cecily
Virginia Clare
Virginia Clarice
Virginia Clarisse
Virginia Clemence
Virginia Clementine
Virginia Clothilde
Virginia Constance
Virginia Corisande
Virginia Eloise
Virginia Emeline
Virginia Emmeline
Virginia Harriet
Virginia Hazel
Virginia Hesper
Virginia Hester
Virginia Isabel
Virginia Isobel
Virginia Lettice
Virginia Lilac
Virginia Lucille
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Sorry, but I don't like it at all.
It always makes me think of vaginas, so..yeah..And it also makes me think if virgins (because of the beginning in the name).
It always makes me think of vaginas, so..yeah..And it also makes me think if virgins (because of the beginning in the name).
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I love Virginia, nn Ginny. I don't live in the US, so the fact it's a US state isn't an issue.
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I think it's neat on other people. Personally I wouldn't use it because of its meaning, but it's cute and sprightly and fun.
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Yay! I love Virginia. I have for a long time, but it has really jumped up in my list in the last few months to the point that I'd even consider using it. It's a such a beautiful and refreshing name. I actually mentioned it to my DH the other day and much to my surprise he didn't have any reaction-- which is a good thing. I think he likes that you could use Ginny as a nn.
I think Virginia Caroline is pretty, but a bit much since both names are state-related.
I think Virginia Caroline is pretty, but a bit much since both names are state-related.
This message was edited 3/7/2010, 10:24 AM
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