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Phoebe, Poppy or Holly?

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babysoon1 · 20/09/2010 09:54

Opinions gratefully received? only got 2 weeks or so left now! I know people think poppy suits baby more than adult, but surely that will change with the next generation as there are so many of them??

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DetectivePotato · 22/09/2010 19:05

Phoebe. Its our very close second choice name and will probably be DDs middle name.

coraltoes · 21/09/2010 16:47

I like Holly the most out of the 3. I went to school with a Holly over 20 yrs ago, so hardly only a modern name.

see ladies, it is possible to answer the question without being rude and saying X name is horrible. I don't understand the obsession with not only answering the question but making sure that the replies are as hurtful as possible. I'm not called Holly or Phoebe but jeez.

PutTheKettleOn · 21/09/2010 16:24

haha, v observant Lois, I do have a 2yo Polly and I think it's the best name ever and there should be more of them (though not too many!) Grin

LoisCommonDenominator · 21/09/2010 16:18

Then again I wonder if PutTheKettleOn is biased at all? Wink

LoisCommonDenominator · 21/09/2010 16:18

Ooh, Polly is nice!

PutTheKettleOn · 21/09/2010 16:13

Have you thought about Polly? Similar to all your choices but not as over-used.

Otherwise, out of the three I like Phoebe best Smile

LoisCommonDenominator · 21/09/2010 10:34

Phoebe. Beautiful and rich in meaning and history.

Not keen on Poppy or Holly, they're not bad but a bit dull. Prefer Holly to Poppy.

minipie · 21/09/2010 10:03

Holly

lovely name.

Shimbo · 21/09/2010 10:01

Phoebe is awful, sorry, I think it is very harsh sounding and especially don't like Feebs. Poppy and Holly are ok, fit in well with today's cute names but not overly keen.

sophieandbelly · 21/09/2010 08:16

love them all- phoebe then holly then poppy, and u r right about these type of names wnt seem strange on an adult because there will be plenty of them!

tilbatilba · 21/09/2010 02:37

Adore Phoebe....shining moon xx

nappyaddict · 21/09/2010 01:51

They are all a bit too popular at the moment for me.

How about Pippa, Heidi or Halle?

proudfoot · 21/09/2010 01:47

Holly

jabberwocky · 21/09/2010 01:34

Phoebe

CheerfulYank · 21/09/2010 01:19

Phoebe or Poppy

NotanOtter · 20/09/2010 21:46

Phoebe classy

others not

DirtyMartini · 20/09/2010 21:45

Phoebe -- classic (Shakespearean & all) and classy.

Poppy: used to like it as is quite pretty, but too much "of the moment" now, starting to get on my tits because of trendy associations. Bodenesque.

Holly: edging towards naffness

Rach109 · 20/09/2010 21:41

Holly

Mumcah · 20/09/2010 21:04

I love Phoebe

sophiesmummie · 20/09/2010 19:20

I don't really like any, but if I had to choose, I'd say Pheobe. But it won't translate will into other languages imo.

Rockbird · 20/09/2010 16:54

Phoebe is pretty, Poppy is horrible and Holly is dull.

SacharissaCripslock · 20/09/2010 16:44

Phoebe.

mo3g · 20/09/2010 16:37

I only like poppy not keen on phoebe and think holly Christmas as others have said good luck

NiceCuppaT · 20/09/2010 16:33

Phoebe is awful, I just don't get it!! Feebs = urgh!

Holly is nice but better for a Christmas baby.

Poppy I like, and she will be fine as an adult with all the Millies, Tillys, Daisys, Maisies, Lilys etc...