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I think we need to up the pool of unususl names - some of these threads are a bit samey

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grumpypants · 12/08/2010 15:58

I'll start - Latte can now be considered a girl's name,

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grumpypants · 17/08/2010 00:53

Grin to cavemum. I shall link this thread next time someone requests an unusual baby name. And be genuinely surprised when they reject Mocha or Pantene.

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CaveMum · 16/08/2010 15:57

dodgy

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Giddyup · 16/08/2010 11:30

Chlamydia-Jane

catinthehat2 · 16/08/2010 11:16

Banter for a girl

Guarantee for a boy (Nick name Ganty, or Gan''y if you don't bother with Ts)

VinegarTits · 16/08/2010 11:09

Following your coffee theme:

Mocha (boy) nn Mo

Or Tea:

Assam (boy) nn Ass or Sam

MrsChemist · 16/08/2010 11:09

Reno is the name of a (male) character in Final Fantasy. In fact, pretty much every character in Final Fantasy has an unusual name.

LaRagazzaInglese · 16/08/2010 11:05

i know a boy Reno

LaRagazzaInglese · 16/08/2010 11:04

and Lief is scandanavian, unless its just Leaf? Confused

PosieParker · 16/08/2010 11:04

I know two boys called REd and Seven.

There must be a few 'Jolies' around.

LaRagazzaInglese · 16/08/2010 11:03

yes pronounced Lee-no

NorhamGardens · 16/08/2010 11:01

Isn't Lino an Italian name?

Psammead · 16/08/2010 10:37

How about Pantene for a girl?

And Linux for a boy?

Actually, Linux is quite cool.

singsinthebath · 16/08/2010 02:23

FrancesJosephina - or Fanjo for short?

mathanxiety · 16/08/2010 01:24

Capucine is a lovely and popular French name; I like Cherish too. Much nicer than Verity or Prudence or Temperance or other similar 'names'.

onimolap · 15/08/2010 10:33

Following on from Latte, my DS went to nursery with a Capuchine - I couldn't work out if they were honouring the coffee, the monk or the monkey.

I also read a mag article about a mad microbiologist who gave his daughter the middle name of Escherichia.

In my hormonal moments, I considered Coriander and Tarragon.

tummytickler · 15/08/2010 10:27

call me mad, but Nutmeg does have a lovely ring to it. (not that i would use it of course!)

DessieLou · 15/08/2010 00:49

I know of a boy called Leaf, poor kid.
And I have a lovely friend called Cherish which is unusual.
Must add Lino to my list...Thanks GrumpyPants! Wink

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mathanxiety · 14/08/2010 19:24

Tirami-Sue.

(I know a few Yesenias, Onedeadbadger))

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grumpypants · 14/08/2010 18:37

Ribbon for a little girl?

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grumpypants · 14/08/2010 18:34

i love kaleidoscope - cd be unisex as well. Vision? Celery is beautiful for a girl.

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scurryfunge · 14/08/2010 18:28

Kaleidoscope is pretty

ExitPursuedByABear · 14/08/2010 18:20

Read of an actress today called Season. I suppose it is a carry on from Summer and Autumn - but couldn't they make their minds up?