I think if you really love it, you should chose it. Don't let others on here bash your name. I've seen that happen to others in the past (not on the bump) and the parents end up not picking a name they love just because someone else can think of a stupid nickname for it.
I'm a total Opheliac and have Hamlet almost memorized. So of course I love the name. I was thinking of using as a middle name since nobody here embraces it as much as I do. Older names are making a comeback and I love how fem Ophelia sounds.
I can't shake the Hamlet connection, and that was such a sad situation. I don't know if I'd feel comfortable with it. It's a very pretty name, musically, but the connotation isn't all that happy.
Also, it was Jamie Lee Curtis's character in Trading Places, although that reference might be more obscure and people are not likely to think of it.
I like Ophelia. There was a mama on the tri boards with me when I was pregnant with DS who named her daughter Ophelia.
I'm not a fan of nicknames though, so I wouldn't call her Lia. I don't get naming your child a beautiful name you love and then calling them something else. Just my two cents
I'm a huge fan of Shakespearean names but I think the connotation with Ophelia is too sad and tragic to use for a first name. I'd be all for using it as a middle name, though.
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I'm a huge fan of Shakespearean names but I think the connotation with Ophelia is too sad and tragic to use for a first name. I'd be all for using it as a middle name, though.
If you love it, use it... just think of nicknames... in this case "i feel ya" funny way to agree with a person or... a way to tease a high school girl without outright calling them a ho.
ETA: I forgot to mention that although I wouldn't use it myself, I do like the name... it's very pretty and goes with my naming style.... I'm just thinking about cruel adolescent boys.
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I love it, feminine and strong:) I have to admit that my first thought was Hamlet...but not in a way that connects her sad fate with your child...if that makes sense:)
Re: baby girl name Ophelia thoughts?
I can't shake the Hamlet connection, and that was such a sad situation. I don't know if I'd feel comfortable with it. It's a very pretty name, musically, but the connotation isn't all that happy.
Also, it was Jamie Lee Curtis's character in Trading Places, although that reference might be more obscure and people are not likely to think of it.
I like Ophelia. There was a mama on the tri boards with me when I was pregnant with DS who named her daughter Ophelia.
I'm not a fan of nicknames though, so I wouldn't call her Lia. I don't get naming your child a beautiful name you love and then calling them something else. Just my two cents
Yea Hamlet is the only hang-up I have. Unfortunatley it seems to be the first thought when everybody hears the name.
haha i love the expression "Opheliac"
It is a beautiful name!
::starts singing Ophelia from The Band::
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Yea I would call her Ophelia myself not Lia but I feel like nicknames always happen so I am thinking about them too.
Like.. I also love the name Adeline but I'm only luke warm about "Addy" and I know all her friends will probably have short names for her.
Ps. I don't know if the baby is a boy or girl yet but for some reason I love girl names more.
If you love it, use it... just think of nicknames... in this case "i feel ya" funny way to agree with a person or... a way to tease a high school girl without outright calling them a ho.
ETA: I forgot to mention that although I wouldn't use it myself, I do like the name... it's very pretty and goes with my naming style.... I'm just thinking about cruel adolescent boys.