2012 really is England's year. I mean, the Jubilee and now the Olympics. Those cute loved up royals Wills and Kate have been getting around drumming up support and the world seems to be having a love affair with all things Britain - I'm very much included in that!
What better time to reflect on some British inspired baby names including some rather guilty pleasures. Without further ado, jubilant names for the Jubilee!
Girls:
Brittany - Actually named for a region in France from where the Britons fled however we now tend to associate it with the country. So Brittney in various spelling was popular in the 90's and early 00's thanks to Ms. Spears. Not such a great name sake but I still love the name especially the GP Brittania.
Elizabeth - After fiery red head and rumoured virgin queen, Elizabeth I and our current ruler HRH Elizabeth II. The Queen's second granddaughter born this year to grandson Peter and his wife Autumn was named Isla Elizabeth.
London - After the glorious and historic city. The first time I heard this name on a real child I was in shock for a while. This is certainly a guilty pleasure for me - I love the name but would I ever use it on a real child...I don't know? Common as a surname, it can also be considered a masculine name.
Victoria - After Queen Victoria. Do yourself a favour - if you have not yet seen the film The Young Victoria take some time and watch it. It changed my perspective on her completely - she's not just the overweight old woman wearing black that we all see.
Boys:
Albert - After Victoria's dedicated husband Prince Albert. I think this name and perhaps its nick name Alby could make a comeback.
Kent - After the British county, or 'state' to us Aussies. Where my family originate from (as free settlers!)
Henry - Given name of current Prince Harry. He shares this with Henry the 8th, otherwise known as father of Elizabeth I and prolific wife killer.
Winston - My husband would give me a sideways look for not mentioning the name of the former PM. Such a key player in the history of modern England
Would you use any of these names? Can you think of any other names to celebrate Britain?
I'll try to not leave so long between drinks next time! Until then...
