Classic or just outdated???
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Classic or just outdated???
| Wed, 03-21-2007 - 12:13am |
DH and I like Bridget for a girl. Is it a classic name or outdated? We also like Cole for a boy, but has that seen it's peek and on the way out? DD is Jillian Paige.
Thanks,
Piper

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I think Bridget has negative connotations for me, not sure why, but it just sounds like a harsh/stuffy/iptight person, as in, not someone I would like to know, and also very 70s, not my style personally.
I think Cole is cute, but is pretty popular.
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I think Bridget and Cole are both a nice match for Jillian.
Like a PP said I have a bad connotion of Bridget. I know a trashy girl with the name so it ruins it for me. But I do like the name itself. I love Cole as well. It one our list for boys. I also LOVE Jillian. I think its a gorgeous name. IMHO Bridget and Jillian don't go together well IMHO. But I think Cole and Jillian are lovely together.
Girl suggestions--
Shelby
Sophia/Sophie
Chloe
Claire
Love the name Bridget! It's perfect with Jillian! Classic and underused!
Cole is a great name too. Very popular.
I do find Cole to be a bit trendy and at its peak, I am rather tired of it, but Jillian and Bridget are gorgeous as sisters and Bridget is definitely classy in the same way Jillian is... not outdated at all. LOVE it!
-Nikki
I like Cole as a nn to Nicholas, but not on its own. I think as a complete first name it's trendy & on it's way down.
Beth
Beth - mommy to Ayden 03/23/02, Owen 06/23/04, & Eliz
Melissa
Mom to Scott Nicholas, Wyatt Christopher, and Phoebe Jane
I think it's "dated" but not necessarily "out-dated" - not sure how to get across what I mean
it's not old-lady sounding, the few I ever knew would know be between 35-60 years old I think
I haven't come across any small children with that name, but it's a nice name, not old-sounding, not trendy, not unique - just a name that's always been out there just enough to make it a recognizable name
I think Cole is way too trendy - almost like a fad - I don't like it at all
I love Bridget, and I think of it as a modern classic. I think Jillian and Bridget are a precious match for sisters--not too matchy and not too different. Good choice!
I don't have such great feelings about Cole, because I see it as a trendier and more nicknamey choice. Since it seems important to you to choose a name that won't sound outdated in five years, I agree with the PP that Nicholas might be a better pick for you. It would certainly give your son more options. If he doesn't want to keep the more youthful Cole as a nn, he could go traditional with Nick or opt for hip with Nico. I love Jillian and Nicholas as a sibset--so cute!
Allie
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