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What do you really think of these names....????

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KaylaC · 17/07/2012 08:39

Forrest or Jasper
DC3 is due in less than 2 weeks and we are still undecided on names, for a girl we have either Blossom or Meadow but we're can't agree on boys...... I don't want a baby with no name.....Confused

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CotedePablo · 17/07/2012 14:30

Jasper, personally not keen on, but nothing wrong with it. Forrest to me is really a surname, nothing wrong with that if it's what you're into.

Blossom would be a little difficult to live up to if she turns out to be a strapping big 6 footer. Meadow is just wrong.

mayanna123 · 17/07/2012 14:13

I like both Forrest and Jasper. Perhaps Jasper a little less due to the Jas shortening (which sounds a little feminine). Forrest goes really well with your other childrens' names. As does Blossom and Meadow.

LemonBreeland · 17/07/2012 14:10

I love Jasper. i also know a little Forrest, but he is only a baby so I'm not sure if he has grown into his name yet.

bigbluebump · 17/07/2012 14:07

"one that identifies them but doesn't mark them out as being very posh/a chav/a hippy - and letting them grow into who they want to be. "

In my experience ANY name becomes the person they are, whether that person turns out to be (shy, outgoing, hippy, chavvy, educated, whatever) - if people want to make presumptions based on someone's name then that is their choice but I have learnt NOT to prejudge people on their name alone.

I think Marley, Bluebell and either of your suggested names are lovely, not overused, and I'm sure your children will be happy with the choices you've made Smile.

MyMelody · 17/07/2012 14:04

I like Jasper and Meadow best Smile

LuellaLovesLavender · 17/07/2012 13:59

Jasper and Blossom would be my pick both lovely names. I think if Daisy, Rose, Lily, Petal, Poppy, Iris etc etc are all considered names and would not be slated here then there is no reason why you cannot call your child Blossom or Meadow or Forrest, people need to get down from their high horse!

NoHunIntended · 17/07/2012 12:52

I like your name choices, but then I am a "vegan, hippy earth-loving type"! :)

PollyIndia · 17/07/2012 11:58

I think there is a jasper in the twilight series which might make it really popular.. Just if that bothers you.
I do think Forrest gump when I see Forrest and I think most people would.
Meadow is sweet.
Blossom makes me think of the tv show. Which is a shame, as it's a pretty name in itself. But again, that might not matter to you. I've ended up vetoing loads of names as there is some association I am not keen on, and you do get left with very little!
What about primrose or posy. I think they are similar-ish.
I actually also love lavender but lav for short is terrible!
My friends called their baby lilac as a middle name.

notabully · 17/07/2012 11:54

Oh, just love Marley - it's great. Bluebell's very mainstream now for the spice girl reason I guess.
But for the next one what about Ainsley (Scottish) hermitage wood or clearing, Pierce (Welsh) rock, Glenn (Gaelic) mountain alley, Aster (English) a flower, Briony (Greek) climbing plant, Savannah (Native America) open plain - all unusual and nature-y but established names and without the unfortunate bovine or hollywood connections.

TheOriginalSteamingNit · 17/07/2012 11:19

Jasper is ok though I wouldn't choose it - I'm afraid Blossom and Meadow just make me think of fabric softener, and Forrest of Mr Gump.

Rowan fits with the nature theme, but sounds more like an actual 'name', iyswim.

TheMightyMojoceratops · 17/07/2012 11:17

I think Jasper, Marley and Bluebell works. I'm not sure your girl names work, you'll have two "m" or two "bl" names to contend with. On the nature theme, what about Arden ("great forest") or Sylvie ("forest") for girls?

Aworryingtrend · 17/07/2012 10:52

To me Jasper is a dog's name (know 2 dogs called this). i like Forrest for a boy. Not keen on Blossom or Meadow- bit hippy for my tastes, but if it suits you and your family go for it.

sparkle12mar08 · 17/07/2012 10:50

Given your other dc's names I think Forest for a boy would be gorgeous! I wouldn't go for Meadow for a girl because that's what your ds1's name means but how about another flower name, or something to do with the air element?

VolAuVent · 17/07/2012 10:48

Jasper or Meadow.

KaylaC · 17/07/2012 10:43

Thanks for all your replies - I did ask for honest opinions you're right. I'm sure the people on here who made rude comments have probably named their children names I would never choose. It'd be boring if we all had the same names eh?!
Anyway, DS is callled Marley which is an old english name meaning 'meadow by the lake' and DD is called Bluebell which again is an old english name meaning 'flower' Both children have middle names they can use in later life if they wish. But right now they both love their names and are always complemented on them Smile

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dillnameddog · 17/07/2012 10:37

Nature names just seem very faux-hippy to me. Blossom especially is a terrible name.

tummytickler · 17/07/2012 10:28

Forrest is fantastic. Dh would use it, but I worried about sports day! The kids wouldn't care, but the parents would know! saying that, it is fabulous. Not keen on Jasper at all.
I love Blossom and Meadow, I think Blossom is more wearable, and the name I would rather be myself out of the two.
How about Marigold, Juniper, Magnolia, Dahlia, Bluebell, Primrose, Hazel, Star?

What are your other dc called

UnSocialite · 17/07/2012 10:27

I think I marginally prefer Jasper to Forest, but they would go together really nicely as a first name/middle name combo either way around.

I don't really have a preference of Blossom or Meadow, but it's worth remembering that in a generation of Lily-Maes, Alfie-Lees, Princes and Beaus an adult called Blossom/Meadow won't be unusual! FGS in 2010 over 1000s Gracies were born - I would rather be a Blossom than a Gracie when introducing myself!

MrsRhettButler · 17/07/2012 10:21

Actually I think I'd quite like to be called blossom myself, its very pretty

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MrsRhettButler · 17/07/2012 10:16

Jasper better than Forrest IMO.

I like meadow because when I hear it I picture a beautiful meadow full of flowers but I'm not sure I like the sound of the word if it didn't have that link iyswim? Blossom sounds lovely, I like both the girls names :)

Viviennemary · 17/07/2012 10:12

Not keen on Jasper or Forest.

nymeria · 17/07/2012 10:11

I think Blossom is lovely, and despite my better judgement I actually quite like Forrest! I am fond of 'nature' names though :)

ThisTimeNextYearRodney · 17/07/2012 10:05

Love Jasper, was on my list for DS2 but DH vetoed it

Not keen on the girls names

puds11 · 17/07/2012 10:03

Boys i love, girls are shit, sorry

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