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Juniper

35 replies

dollydoops · 15/04/2012 10:54

What do you think of Juniper? I read a book as a child with an amazing heroine named Juniper and have liked the name ever since. I love how it looks written down but something is bugging me about the sound 'iper' at the end. Thoughts please?

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Ali2girls · 15/04/2012 21:55

might get shortened to Nipper? Not sure but again if you like it why not :)

meditrina · 15/04/2012 21:51

It does sound too close to 'did you nip her?' for me.

It's also the name of a character in the Percy Jackson books, but as she's a goodie, that shouldn't be problematic.

Springforward · 15/04/2012 21:49

And gin (sorry).

Springforward · 15/04/2012 21:47

Makes me think of Jennifer Juniper.

survivingspring · 15/04/2012 21:44

I know a Juniper, but she gets 'Nipper' for short which I'm not so sure about. Pretty name though!

BBQJuly · 15/04/2012 17:33

How about Jennifer?

BelleStar · 15/04/2012 14:01

Love Juniper. Trying to convince dh myself!

lisaro · 15/04/2012 12:34

It sounds like you're trying too hard TBH.

Daya · 15/04/2012 12:28

I don't think it sounds very nice, in theory a really pretty name but it has a flat sound. I think it would be hard not to nickname to june / juno or something which flows a bit better.

SneakyBiscuitEater · 15/04/2012 12:08

I love it.

My three kids have names from favourite books and I think it is great to be able to share the story with them when they are old enough.

Juniper sounds like a strong and beautiful girl to me who perhaps might have a slightly unusual hobby like archery or judo.

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