Nervous but here goes nothing-Girl name opinion

vpr105 · January 2013

So we have pretty much decided on a name for our little girl but I am an indecisive person and I cannot commit. The name is Priscilla Helen (Helen after DH's dear Aunt who passed away a few years ago). I'm nervous to post here but would like to hear what you ladies think.Thanks in advance!

plunderb · January 2013

I like it. But then, I really like a lot of 17th-century names (like Dorcas), so I may not be representative.

I do urge you to avoid the nn Prissy, though.

ShoeFanatic614 · January 2013

Priscilla is NMS but it's a nice name, not made up, flows well, and if you love it, go for it! FWIW, I absolutely adore Helen.

MrsJ723 · January 2013

ShoeFanatic614:
Priscilla is NMS but it's a nice name, not made up, flows well, and if you love it, go for it! FWIW, I absolutely adore Helen.

Yes

Emerald27 · January 2013

NMS, but it is a real name and the MN is lovely. So good for you!

I do think you might want to consider that she may be teased and called prissy...

WashingtonQueen · January 2013

ShoeFanatic614:
Priscilla is NMS but it's a nice name, not made up, flows well, and if you love it, go for it! FWIW, I absolutely adore Helen.

This.

Careliz · January 2013

I think it's cute.

vpr105 · January 2013

We would use the nn Cilla......I would like to avoid at all costs the nn Prissy

danuli8 · January 2013

I think it's just fine. I wouldn't use it, but it is a real name, spelled properly, so I say you get major points right there.

MagPie 1986 · January 2013

priscilla is NMS. for some reason it makes me think of a witch.

wcvsb3b5 · January 2013

Although it's not a name I would use, I think Priscilla is a nice name. I am all about naming children after special family members so I think Helen as a mn is lovely.

maize27 · January 2013

If you're nervous to hear what a bunch of people online think, how will you feel introducing Priscilla to anyone in public? Personally I think it's not a good choice and to be honest I can't imagine a girl or woman liking that as her own name.

ChristyD6 · January 2013

vpr105:
We would use the nn Cilla......I would like to avoid at all costs the nn Prissy

I like this as the nn.

saham07 · January 2013

I LOVE Priscilla.......very feminine and not too popular!

BC&LM · January 2013

Even though it's not my personal style, I think it works well and is a respectable choice.

Mrs.G123 · January 2013

It's NMS but is a real name.

cookiedough22 · January 2013

MagPie 1986:
priscilla is NMS.nbsp; for some reason it makes me think of a witch.nbsp;

I thought the exact same thing! I have no idea why but that's what initially came to mind.

kayjay10 · January 2013

WashingtonQueen:
ShoeFanatic614:
Priscilla is NMS but it's a nice name, not made up, flows well, and if you love it, go for it! FWIW, I absolutely adore Helen.
This.

+1. I'm not a huge fan of Priscilla. All I can think is Elvis' wife.

CeCe8579 · January 2013

I kind of like it. It's not normal a name that would be my style but it could grow on me!

g8trkim · January 2013

ShoeFanatic614:
Priscilla is NMS but it's a nice name, not made up, flows well, and if you love it, go for it! FWIW, I absolutely adore Helen.

Agreed.

JenF37 · January 2013

g8trkim:
ShoeFanatic614:
Priscilla is NMS but it's a nice name, not made up, flows well, and if you love it, go for it! FWIW, I absolutely adore Helen.
Agreed.

this. also I like Cilla as a nn.

queenbone · January 2013

Priscilla is NMS, but it is nice and underused. I'd try to avoid the NN Prissy.

Court0026 · January 2013

ShoeFanatic614:
Priscilla is NMS but it's a nice name, not made up, flows well, and if you love it, go for it! FWIW, I absolutely adore Helen.

This!

swimiz500 · January 2013

BC&LM:
Even though it's not my personal style, I think it works well and is a respectable choice.

This exactly!

sundaesprinkles · January 2013

maize27:
If you're nervous to hear what a bunch of people online think, how will you feel introducing Priscilla to anyone in public? Personally I think it's not a good choice and to be honest I can't imagine a girl or woman liking that as her own name.

Well here I am! I woman named Priscilla who likes her name! I understand that everyone has their own opinions but I think this is a bit harsh of a generalization.

OP, I already shared my experiences with you on the May board and I don't want to highjack your thread, but I couldn't help replying to this comment.

TripMomma · January 2013

Not something I would pick.

aimee1899 · January 2013

I think it's a nice combo.

TristaD81 · January 2013

ShoeFanatic614:
Priscilla is NMS but it's a nice name, not made up, flows well, and if you love it, go for it! FWIW, I absolutely adore Helen.

Agree.

ariaforte8 · January 2013

danuli8:
I think it's just fine. I wouldn't use it, but it is a real name, spelled properly, so I say you get major points right there.

This. It's an okay choice, I just think she'll be teased as "Prissy"

JellyTwoPointO · January 2013

It's NMS. I immediately thought of Elvis.

anvloveskme · January 2013

NMS but I dont hate it

Mochadoodle · January 2013

I like it.

Also, I really like Cilla as NN.

starshineamator · January 2013

ShoeFanatic614:
Priscilla is NMS but it's a nice name, not made up, flows well, and if you love it, go for it!

Agreed.

bonniebrownhair · January 2013

Priscilla is lovely! It's not one I'd use personally, but I'm excited to see someone else consider it. My two main associations are both very positive -- the biblical woman who helped the apostle Paul, and the female love interest in "Johnny Tremain." The latter went by Cilla as a nickname, which I think makes the name even lovelier.

And I absolutely adore Helen. It's one I'm surprised more people aren't considering.

You've come up with a stunning combination: two seldom-used classics that people are familiar enough with to know how to spell and pronounce. How can it get any better?

JLGY · January 2013

Priscilla isn't my style, but there's nothing wrong with it. The only problem I can think of is people teasing her with Priss.

dande2129 · January 2013

It's not on my radar for girl's names, but like PP said, it's a nice name, spelled correctly and not made up.

FWIW, I didn't even consider "Prissy" as a NN. My first thought was the pop culture reference to Elvis's wife.

kateb171 · January 2013

Priscilla is just nms, it sounds too stuffy! But I like that you're using a family name for the mn

ArizonaJessika · January 2013

NMS

MrMrsandBaby · January 2013

I actually don't like either name. And for the nn, would it be See-la or Sil-a?

bsinno · January 2013

i love both names!

mamainseptember · January 2013

A girl I knew in grade school was named Priscilla and she was constantly teased and called prissy. Its such a harsh sounding name and I don't think its feminine at all. Helen is a beautiful name though, what about that as a FN?

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