Bluebell

[NewbieT]

Honest opinions please...

My little girl is two weeks old and we're at a complete naming stalemate

[BikeRunSki]

Excellent name for a rabbit.

Anabelle?

[YakTriangle]

I really don't like it tbh, no offence intended. It's more like a name for a pet. Are there any others under consideration?

[Twowrongsdontmakearight]

That was what I called my first car, sorry!

[ovenchips]

It conjures up Geri Halliwell. Which is never welcomed by me.

[Rivercam]

Gerri Halliwell's daughter is Bluebell.

Not an overused name. Plenty of people Have named their children after other plants, a Daisy and Jasmine come to mind, so if you like it, use it.

[Daphnedolittle]

I love it. I know one that gets called Blu.

[Themodernuriahheep]

Not for me, but it's your choice. If you do go with it, give her a more usual second name so she can choose when adult.

I'd prefer Belle or Bella.

[Allalonenow]

It's pretty, though a bit too "try hard", good if you are hoping she will be a dancer though.

What about Christabel, that has a good history and a bit of oomph!

[SionnachDana]

Well i like it..... cristabel or annabel have more longevity but Bluebell is nice!! It is quirky but pretty. Unusual but not weird.

[NewbieT]

I was hoping the geri Halliwell connection might have been forgotten by now, clearly not! Thanks for the feedback.

I have 44 names on my shortlist and dh doesn't find a single one acceptable! I don't like his either to be fair, he prefers more classic names , top 30, quite timeless, I'd like something fairly unusual, that you don't associate with a particular class, quite strong, at least two syllables - came across bluebell quite randomly (I'm nearly at number 2000 in the ONS list) and it's so unusual to actually find one we both like - just concerned it's a bit too out-there, I suppose.

[NewbieT]

Thanks for the votes of confidence, I'm encouraged that it's not a unanimous 'no'!

[Rivercam]

The Gerry Halliwell's connection will fade, and if you like it, use it.

[Branleuse]

i know one. Its cute. She gets called Blue

[WhyDoesGastonBark]

I have heard A LOT worse, it will seem normal by the time she starts school! If you like it, use it!

[ScarlettDarling]

What about Poppy?

[mrstweefromtweesville]

No.

Primrose you might get away with.

[GiddyGiddyGoat]

Margueritte
Peony
Dahlia
Blossom
Mimosa
Saffron
Sorrel
Briony
Briar...?

[ShowOfHands]

My most favourite MNer has one. I love it.

[whatdoIget]

I like it

[cashewnutty]

This is my dad's nn for my niece. I don't think it is a serious name for a child. Thankfully DN has a 'proper' name too

[SionnachDana]

no no no to Primrose! that is so uptight, she sounds like she'd be born a member of the WI
I hate it.

[austenozzy]

She won't thank you for it in later life. Any time she tells someone her name she'll be asked daft questions like 'really?!', 'are you sure?', 'not your nickname, what's your real name?'. A bit too cutesy imo.

[RiaOverTheRainbow]

Terribly twee, sorry. What sort of names do you and your dh like? Maybe we can suggest some more you might agree on.

[reuset]

Agree with whoever said better name for a rabbit (or a cow). It was also one of the Watership Down bunnies, Bluebell.

Give her a proper name rather than some naff wannabe name.

[MovingOnUpMovingOnOut]

No if your surname is Woods, Hills or Banks.

Otherwise why not if you like it?