Winslet

Blueskyblue · January 23, 2021, 3:27am

What do you think of the name [name_f]Winslet[/name_f]?

[name_f]Do[/name_f] you instantly think of the celebrity?

anon57824181 · January 23, 2021, 3:28am

It’s not my style, but I see the appeal. I’m afraid my first thought is the actress, but I can appreciate the gentle sounds of the name. (I personally prefer [name_f]Winona[/name_f] and [name_f]Winika[/name_f], but [name_f]Winslet[/name_f]’s nice, too.)

Kipperbo1 · January 23, 2021, 3:33am

I do think of [name_f]Kate[/name_f]. I love [name_u]Winslow[/name_u] though!

dandy_orchid · January 23, 2021, 3:40am

I do think of [name_f]Kate[/name_f], but I can’t help but love the name! It’s soft and sweet, but full of personality and with a bit of distinctive flair. And I adore [name_f]Winnie[/name_f] I would be hesitant to use it myself because I know I might tire of being asked if I named my kid after the actress, but your mileage may vary on that. I definitely think it’s usable if you don’t mind people bringing up the association! And I think it’s a great name either way.

Greyblue · January 23, 2021, 10:43am

I think [name_f]Winslet[/name_f] is cute and quirky

Dechen · January 23, 2021, 12:15pm

I like it! I do think of [name_f]Kate[/name_f], but that’s not a bad thing!

katinka · January 23, 2021, 12:36pm

I feel the same as @dandy_orchid. [name_f]Kate[/name_f] [name_f]Winslet[/name_f] is an obvious (but not negative) connection, which would probably put me off actually using it, but I adore the sound of the name.

It sounds half wonderfully ethereal and vintage, half fresh and tailored. I think it’s a great name that’s totally familiar yet underused, but the association is undeniably strong.

leafsgirl44 · January 23, 2021, 12:43pm

I do think of [name_f]Kate[/name_f] [name_f]Winslet[/name_f], but it is a really pretty sounding name. It’s not necessarily a bad association either though! I have [name_f]Beyonce[/name_f] on my list, so I don’t think it’d put me off of using it

I also agree with @katinka’s description!

This is a perfect way to describe it’s feel

Ashleyann8 · January 23, 2021, 1:28pm

I love [name_f]Winslet[/name_f]! I do think of [name_f]Kate[/name_f] but I don’t think that’s a problem! Also love the nn [name_f]Winnie[/name_f]

river_dweller · January 23, 2021, 2:11pm

I like the uniqueness of the name. I forgot about the celebrity though.

I think a name like [name_f]Winslet[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] would be really pretty! I get cottage core vibes.

skylerros · January 23, 2021, 2:28pm

Pretty much ditto.

ethelmary · January 23, 2021, 2:34pm

I immediately think of the celebrity, and nothing else. I’m not a fan of it, sorry.

Alix2016 · January 23, 2021, 2:37pm

I actually really like it and never thought of [name_f]Kate[/name_f] until you mentioned it which then made me hit my head and say “duh”. I still really like it.

Etymology · January 23, 2021, 2:41pm

I actually really like it and I’m not one for surname names. Yes the [name_f]Kate[/name_f] association is immediate but it also makes me think of [name_u]Winter[/name_u] an an inlet in a stream and the name [name_u]Winslow[/name_u] and [name_u]Windsor[/name_u].