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[timed.livejournal.com]

What are your thoughts on the name Tabitha?

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[iwanttobemyself.livejournal.com]

I like it. Especially spelled with an "i" and not an "e". :)

[dolcedaze.livejournal.com]

It used to remind me of either a witch or a cat (with the nn Tabby). Now, our neighbors have the cutest toddler named Tabitha and It's grown on me a little. The name fits her, and it's not too popular.

[timed.livejournal.com]

Since my name is Samantha and I used to watch Bewitched I always sort of toyed with the thought of naming my daughter Tabitha. The other kids the same age as her probably wouldn't make the connection anyhow.

[dolcedaze.livejournal.com]

That show is before my time, I didn't even realize that was a character's name! I don't know why else it would sound witchy to me, though.. stupid TV putting associations in my head and not informing me ;-)

I think you're right, kids don't have the same name associations we do, each generation has their own. The name Zoe, for example, sounds trendy to us, but to kids it's a muppet.. like naming a kid Elmo.

[ewaeva.livejournal.com]

As someone already said, I picture a cat. I don't really have much against this name, but I'm not overly fond of the sound.

What about something a little similar - Talitha? It's very unusual, but legit. Means "little girl." It comes from the gospel of Mark - "Talitha cumi", Aramaic for "rise, little girl" when Jesus heals a child thought dead.

Of course, not a name to consider if you are not fond of the Christian reference! But I thought I'd mention it. I had a friend named that and everyone loved her name. She pronounced it Ta-LEE-tha, stressed on the second syllable.

[mountain-nest.livejournal.com]

I freaking love the name Talitha but no one else in my family - including my husband - does :[
I love T names.
So to the OP - Tabitha gets a thumbs up.

[composure.livejournal.com]

The tv show Passions.

[timed.livejournal.com]

Ugh is that show still on?

[mountain-nest.livejournal.com]

HAHA that show is freaking hilarious!

[checkingmypulse.livejournal.com]

i love it!

[estrella-jenita.livejournal.com]

i like Tabatha better

[opalfirefly.livejournal.com]

my cousin named her daughter Tabitha
personally its not my style

[hidthemyd.livejournal.com]

I think of Bewitched... lol

[quiet-recluse.livejournal.com]

It reminds me of cats for some reason. I like it as a cat name.
It also reminds me of witches.

[arbus.livejournal.com]

its a cats name. its cute though.

[knightanika.livejournal.com]

I love the name Tabitha. I knew a kid in elementary school with that name.

[savanahavril.livejournal.com]

It's my orange tabby's name. We alos have a cat named Athena, so we normally call Tabitha "Tabithena" off habit.
I dont think I'd consider it for my daughter, but if it floats your boat, go for it! It's a gorgeous name!
With something like "Lily" or "Maya" as a middle name, it would be great.

[pale-september.livejournal.com]

Ever since watching Bewitched as a little girl, I've always liked Tabitha. :) I also think "Tabby" is a cute nickname for a small girl.

[timed.livejournal.com]

Aw I never even though of that. Tabby would be so cute.

[dionysia.livejournal.com]

I like it.

I'm partial to a lot of Greek names, I admit. ;)

[smasharash.livejournal.com]

Sounds like a name for a cat, or a very crazy old lady. In my opinion.

[krazyhippie.livejournal.com]

love it

[anapology.livejournal.com]

Tabitha is very cute. Bewitched should have been before my time, but i was ill most of my teen years & so home, on the sofa/in bed...i grew up on daytime tv which incleded early morning reruns of bewitched! I dont like the nn tabby, but the full name is lovely.

[elemmennope.livejournal.com]

It's one of our top three names for a girl. I'd use it in a minute - love it.

[d3v0.livejournal.com]

i always thought of a cat or a witchy woman :-/
and then i saw a girl on the maury show with that name and ... well I'm not very fond.

[tofersmomma.livejournal.com]

I adore it.

I'd totally name a daughter that if my husband would let me.