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Charlotte. I know I have been posting as Matilda for some time now because that was my blog id, but I finally decided to make the change and use my real name. I hope you don't mind. 
And I hope this makes it easier for those few people who knew me by both names and if it doesn't... don't worry, I'll answer to either!
Affectionately yours,
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Charlotte .... you are too funny! I think I'll always "see" you as Matilda, but will be delighted to call you by your given name.... 
Thanks for coming out of the closet!
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Nice to meet you, Charlotte! I always have loved that name. I had a paperdoll who was just gorgeous and her name was Charlotte...that started the fondness.
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Now instead of seeing a kangaroo hopping through the Outback, I'll be seeing a barnyard scene. 
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Mary Chris wrote:
Now instead of seeing a kangaroo hopping through the Outback, I'll be seeing a barnyard scene.
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Nice to "meet" you, Charlotte. Beautiful name!
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Jenn,
I have always liked it too. It was a very special name to my mother. It was actually the all of the names threads going on that got me thinking about making the switch.
Oh Mary Chris, I should give a prize to the person who guesses how many copies of THAT BOOK I have owned. It was a standard birthday/Christmas/any occasion gift for many years!
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WHAT? YOU'RE CHARLOTTE?
I love your name! I saw this change in your siggy line a few threads back, and wondered ????
Glad to meet ya'! Charlotte!
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Charlotte? So, where did your blog title come from? My kids somehow became huge fans of the song, "Waltzing Matilda" even though we have no connection to Australia and I always wonder if you are Australian or if you were just into that song because of your name?
Charlotte is a beautiful name--is it a feminine variation of Charles? I have baby names on the brain and I don't like Charles for a boy so I'm exploring variations to appease dh :)
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I absolutely love the name Charlotte! But Matilda is a wonderful name as well. Glad to meet you ... again!
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Matilda was one of my grandmother's names, her middle name actually and I always loved it even though she couldn't stand it. When she was growing up, Waltzing Matilda was a song that was popular and she was teased with it, but I always loved it (especially a rendition played by an Irish band in college).
Charlotte is a feminine form of Charles and also a fancy French dessert. Nicknames can include Charlie, Charlee, Lottie, and Chauncy. My mother never let me have one.:(
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Thanks! Maybe that name will be on our girl list, now!
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Happy to encourage more Charlottes in the world! 
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I should be to embarrased to post this, but I've posted worse...
Charlotte and I worked together at the IHM conference and I spent the whole day disappointed that I wasn't going to meet Matilda! Don't get me wrong - Charlotte is delightful and posesses incredible table display skills , but I was hoping to put a face to the name and all that I've come to enjoy about Matilda.
It wasn't until I got home that night that my wee brain...klunk...klunk...put 2 and 2 together!
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SusanJ wrote:
Charlotte is a beautiful name--is it a feminine variation of Charles? I have baby names on the brain and I don't like Charles for a boy so I'm exploring variations to appease dh :) |
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yes it is, isn't it pretty?? I think Carlos is very cool for a Charles variation....
Charlotte, it might take me awhile to stop calling you "Matilda" in my head!!
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Carlos is very cool sounding.
My father's middle name is Carroll which is an anglicized version of Charles, but I wasn't named for him. He hated it because it sounded like a girls name, but I think it was actually an old family surname.
That's fine Lisa! Sorry to be so confusing!
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Wow! Well, good to know you, Charlotte!
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Between you and your SIL and Margaret, my head hurts.
Whatever your name is - I'm glad I know you!
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Matilda .....I think I'll always think of you as Matilda...I can't help it!
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My Mom's name is Charlotte! And, my daughter's middle name is Charlotte....she's Erika Charlotte. And, my midwife's name is Charlotte. So, we are BIG FANS of Charlotte in this household!
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I'm a Charlotte too!!
Growing up (like elementary age), I really wished I could have been a "Christine" or a "Michelle"..or something. There were NO other Charlottes around. EVER.
I have grown to really love my name though. It truly is very feminine, and I am finding that it's making a comeback!! In my daughter's ballet class, there are two!!
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We love the name Charlotte in our home. It was the favorite for our next girl for years (we have had 4 boys in a row!) - though has just gone to second place. My dd loves the name - has 3 dolls called Charlotte and is determined to have a daughter named Charlotte.
Nice to meet you Charlotte!
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