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Help[Opinions] Margaret Thatcher nt
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exactly
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This was one worry of mine. Would people think we're right-wing tories lol
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Right, yeah, don't use Thatcher if you're not. No reason to. It's like when people in the US use Reagan - wat??
Also it's completely un-old fashioned. Totally trendy.
Also it's completely un-old fashioned. Totally trendy.
This message was edited 3/27/2011, 5:10 AM
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Reagan - surname usage has been far more popular in the US, whereas in the UK it is not as common. Using a surname makes a definite statement.
Reagan also fits in with current naming trends. As well as the surname thing, Teagan, Megan (which I've heard in some accents as MEEGIN) as well as the Irish connection. People would associate Reagan with the President, but with other things as well. They are more likely to meet other Reagans, Coopers, Montgomery's. In a country where our top names are Jack, Alfie, Archie etc, Thatcher would stick out. The only other association we have with it (apart from the fact it is an occupational surname we may encounter) is Margaret Thatcher.
Reagan also fits in with current naming trends. As well as the surname thing, Teagan, Megan (which I've heard in some accents as MEEGIN) as well as the Irish connection. People would associate Reagan with the President, but with other things as well. They are more likely to meet other Reagans, Coopers, Montgomery's. In a country where our top names are Jack, Alfie, Archie etc, Thatcher would stick out. The only other association we have with it (apart from the fact it is an occupational surname we may encounter) is Margaret Thatcher.
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it's my very first association
and I'm sure it would be what a lot of people in the UK thought of. It's never been common and there isn't really any other association to attach it to (ie movie character or other famous figure) and no obvious nickname, so she is my first thought.
and I'm sure it would be what a lot of people in the UK thought of. It's never been common and there isn't really any other association to attach it to (ie movie character or other famous figure) and no obvious nickname, so she is my first thought.
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