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

60 replies

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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IHeartKingThistle · 17/07/2012 09:04

You beat me to it Gemma!

I really don't think these names are that weird - we've all heard of them. They're pretty. Bloody hell, some of the names we read on here and people are getting bitchy about Blossom? Seriously?

GemmaPomPom · 17/07/2012 08:59

That's a really nasty post, notabully. Maybe you should reconsider your username Angry

Stellan · 17/07/2012 08:59

While the words sound lovely, I think they are ridiculous as names.

Some comments from an article I read recently (deadspin.com/5924827/american-baby-names-are-somehow-getting-even-worse) -
'It's not enough for your child to have a normal name and then try to stand out on their own merits down the road. No, no, no. Every parent now wants every child to be unique and special from the moment the doctor wipes all the amniotic fluid off of it, even though all babies look alike and contribute nothing to society.'

And George Osborne's own comments on changing his name from the normal, albeit uncommon, Gideon (www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1494588/The-future-belongs-to-us-predicts-Tory-partys-young-star.html) -
'At 13 he changed his name from Gideon to George. "It was my small act of rebellion. I never liked it. When I finally told my mother she said, 'Nor do I.' So I decided to be George after my grandfather, who was a war hero. Life was easier as a George, it was a straightforward name."'

Maybe your child will feel differently to Mr Osborne and be able to carry off being called Meadow, Forrest or Blossom happily but isn't there something to be said for giving your child a name, not a word, as an appellation? If your little baby is a shy sort, she might cringe at having to introduce herself as Meadow or Blossom and wish she were an Olivia or Sophie instead. I think there is a lot to be said for naming your child a straightforward name - 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.

I would assume the parents of a Meadow or a Forrest were vegan, hippyish, earth-loving folk... If that's you, the name does the trick but if it's not you or the image you wish to convey, maybe have a think again.

For what it's worth, all would make decent middle names and Jasper is a sensible choice.

Dogsmom · 17/07/2012 08:58

I prefer Forest to Jasper but then I love the actor Forest Whittaker, with the girls names, they seem ok for a baby but I can't imagine a 20 year old woman starting her new job with either name.

notabully · 17/07/2012 08:56

How about Margerine for a girl, Samosa for a boy?
Or to continue with your own theme, Ermintrude and Woody?

Please no - I hope the OP is a joke. I have a name that is wierd to most people and it scars you!

GemmaPomPom · 17/07/2012 08:54

Jasper & Blossom.

IHeartKingThistle · 17/07/2012 08:51

I love both your girls' names.

lisaro · 17/07/2012 08:50

Oops sent too soon. Jasper is ok. Forrest? Oh please don't. Even worse than the girls 'names' you're considering. And that's quite an achievement.

lisaro · 17/07/2012 08:48

Really really awful. One is a cow's name and the other is a field ffs.

Dillydollydaydream · 17/07/2012 08:46

Forrest reminds me of Forrest gump - Ruuun Forrest! Sorry.
Jasper is nice.