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What does everyone think of Luna?

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Choccyhobnob · 11/07/2013 16:31

Me and DH rarely agree on names but one that we both like is Luna. I think it would go well as our surname is Spanish. I haven't told DH it is the name of a character in Harry Potter as he'd probably go off it and currently he absolutely loves it!

I just worry people will think it's weird, what do you think?

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ch1134 · 22/07/2013 22:17

I love it... although it may turn out to be a lunatic!

Tidypidy · 18/07/2013 14:43

Lunar jim springs to mind!

curlew · 18/07/2013 14:40

There is always a middle way. You don't have to give your child a name that will lay them open to ridicule in order to avoid them having a popular name.

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Choccyhobnob · 18/07/2013 13:14

Ok, let's agree to disagree on that one. Personally if it was my name I think I'd prefer it to being one of 5 Amelias or Isabelles or other popular 'normal' name in my class at school. But anyway, as this baby is actually hypothetical at this stage I'm not going to get too bent out of shape by those who dislike its possible name .

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curlew · 18/07/2013 12:46

It is arrogant to say "this is a name that might cause my child problems, but I like it, so I am going to use it regardless"

If you like it, change your own name. Don't give it to another person who is not in a position to consent.

DownstairsMixUp · 18/07/2013 11:50

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DaveMccave · 18/07/2013 11:42

Arrogant?! Why are people so bloody arrogant that the best thing to name a child with is something overused with no individuality? That is an arrogant assumption.

I like Luna. (Much much more than anything in the top 50)

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Choccyhobnob · 18/07/2013 10:51

It's a Spanish name, DH's family is Spanish so obviously our surname is too which is why I think it 'goes' a bit better than Luna Lampard for example (sorry Frank!).

Oh well, glad the majority of people think it's ok and only a couple think it would be cruel (honestly you'd think I was suggesting Seabiscuit or something!)

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Layl77 · 17/07/2013 22:00

It is used as a Spanish name too it's about 50th in top baby girls names.

curlew · 17/07/2013 21:06

Is it a Spanish name? It's certainly a Spanish word....but I've never heard it as a first name in Spain.

TeWiSavesTheDay · 17/07/2013 16:39

Well I like it. Makes sense if it is a spanish name as well etc.

There are loads of names that have crap nicknames (how many Richards do you all know? dozens I bet - Dick didn't put their parents off!) if you really love the name it isn't going to be a big deal.

I tend to pair a more unusual name with a more mainstream one for my kids so if they really hate it they have another option.

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Choccyhobnob · 17/07/2013 16:34

Arrogant? Wow.....

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curlew · 16/07/2013 21:03

Why are people so colossally arrogant when they name their children? It's all about the parents- not about the child.

Layl77 · 16/07/2013 20:59

I don't think it will necessarily get shortened to loony. How many William or wills get called willy? None that I know.
It's a lovely name, use it if you like it.

curlew · 16/07/2013 20:52

Well, if you're quite happy with giving your child a name that will ensure that she is called "loony" by all her schoolmates.........

Really, really don't. It's mean.

GiveMeVegemite · 16/07/2013 20:45

I love it...that's why I named my dog Luna

Ragwort · 15/07/2013 11:40

Agree with celticclan. The trouble with these threads is that if you are reasonably polite (and some mumsnetters are ) it is very difficult to say 'what a load of * ' about a name. I usually avoid the 'do you like this name threads' for fear of being offensive but to saddle a child with this sort of name is just so unfair.

celticclan · 15/07/2013 11:36

It's a silly name. Use it for a middle name but don't saddle your dd with such an unconventional name.

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Choccyhobnob · 15/07/2013 11:00

amandine she's a major character from the 5th book in I think

ClaireLouise probably didn't help that Luna Lovegood was a bit weird...i'll try and discourage ours from wearing radish earrings and the like

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ClaireLouise1986 · 14/07/2013 22:39

I really like Luna for a girl too but after hearing the character in Harry Potter get called "Loony" it's made me think of the bullying it could cause...

amandine07 · 14/07/2013 06:13

I really like the name Luna. If you like it OP then go for it, people will always make up nicknames/add on stuff to pretty much all names.

As for the HP connection, I obviously didn't get far enough reading the books to see where the name Luna comes in. Or I just can't remember!

Callmedreckly · 13/07/2013 20:53

rosyryan · 12/07/2013 22:33

Random aside but Callmedreckly I bleddy love your name!

Rosa · 12/07/2013 20:21

Moon ...sorry don't like it.

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