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Celeb has used my baby name!

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FredFlintstonesSister · 14/02/2014 09:12

And not even all that recently. I'm not really interested in celebrity culture and don't pay much attention to soaps or chart music - it's not that I'm dead old, just that I'd rather read a book! Anyway, I'm due next Saturday and have pretty much decided on a name. Foolishly, I googled it to see how popular it was and was surprised to see it moving up the charts. I then found out it has been used in the past year by a rather famous person. Should I care? I'm not bothered about whether anyone but DH and me like the name, just worried it will look like we are celebrity wannabes!

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Britishseamonkey · 19/02/2014 22:13

I dont even think beyonce is responsible for it's (slight) rise in popularity! Names of that ilk ( dare I say'theme' iykwim- don't want to be specific so can protect your anonymity!) are on the rise but that one is a lesser used one anyway. It's lovely lovely lovely!

Loveyouthree · 17/02/2014 18:49

Love that name. Use it for me OP! (DP said no :()

sebsmummy1 · 16/02/2014 11:05

It's a lovely name and I wouldn't associate it with any celebs so don't worry xx

amandine07 · 16/02/2014 11:01

Just to add- honestly, if you like it just use it!
Does it matter if it's gaining in popularity or whether Beyoncé has used it?!

When choosing a name for our DS I was pretty set on a specific name, luckily other half was in agreement...it's quite popular but that didn't put us off as we love the name- that's all that mattered to us, not whether a celebrity had used it or where it was in the top 10/50/100 or whatever!

Go on, if you love it, use it!

LoveUall · 16/02/2014 09:59

hiya, i know which name your talking about and its beautiful please dont let it put you off. It is getting popular but i dont think its anything to do with Beyonce think those sort of names in general are getting very popular. Its my sisters favourite at the moment :)

HoneyandRum · 16/02/2014 09:11

Just be aware it's zooming up the charts and will most likely be the new "Lily" i.e. massively overused. We've had lots of threads on here recently about Ivy and everyone loves it. It is a beautiful name but will definitely have a born in 2014-2024 stamp on it in future decades.

Davidhasselhoffstoecheese · 16/02/2014 08:46

It's a classic girls name, stop bring silly and use it

hazchem · 16/02/2014 05:37

I have a friends who's daughter is called Ivy I didn't realise until this thread it was Beyonce's daughter's name

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amandine07 · 16/02/2014 00:31

I would never make the connection with Beyoncé... I think because it's a pretty normal name.

Like others have said, if you went for North, Harper or Princess Tiiami the celebrity connection would be much stronger.

Old lady chic- I like that! Or even Granny chic...names like Ethel, Mabel, Doris.
In fact, visit any geriatric ward in hospital and check out the female Christian names!
I digress

LizLemongrass · 15/02/2014 17:07

I think that's fine because it's a normal name. Old lady chic category but you won't be the only one with an Ivy. My DD knows one age 11.

If it was something like Blue or Cruz or North, then I think it would be different.

haveyourselfashandy · 15/02/2014 14:50

Another sad sleb obsessed person here and I wouldn't associate it with beyonce.I really like the name Ivy.

Frikadellen · 15/02/2014 14:27

I dont think that name is climbing due to Beyonce' using it. It is a part of the current trend of using that style of names many similar names are also going upward. If you look here on the name forum is is fairly often suggested.

It is pretty though and I doubt it will make top 25 so if you like it go for it.

Ham69 · 15/02/2014 08:55

Well I love Corrie and had forgotten about Ivy Tilsley until it was pointed out on here. She's long gone and not as famous as Elsie Tanner but that hasn't bothered all of the parents of little Elsies! I wouldn't worry at all about the Beyonce thing. Not even her DD's first name. Ivy is a gorgeous name. Go for it and good luck.

Littleturkish · 15/02/2014 07:44

I hate to say this but feel I must.

I've been set on Ivy for a name since I was a teen as it's my grandmother's name.

I was gutted when Beyoncé used it.

We went ahead and used it anyway, but double barreled it with a flower name (but Ivy is first) to please the H as he wanted to include a family name on it.

I would say when telling young people (I teach secondary) I get the Beyoncé comment 7/10 times. Adults never make the connection.

It annoys me, but only a tiny amount as I love the name. I'm still pretty certain she'll be the only one in her class.

MauriceMinor · 15/02/2014 01:51

I would never have connected it to Boncey. If the name was Apple or Lourdes or North then it would be different but that name doesn't "belong" to anyone in my mind. Except possibly the Corrie character...does that bother you? I doubt anyone under 30 would make the connection though.

Are you set on it?

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FredFlintstonesSister · 14/02/2014 14:43

I forgot about the Beano connection! I love it! Gonna get me a tshirt now!

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DaddysBigTummy · 14/02/2014 14:36

DD3 has quite an uncommon name and there is a new cartoon coming soon and the main character has the same name. She is quite pleased about. I think it's rare to find a name that hasn't been used by someone or that might crop up somewhere in the future. Yours is a lovely name choice, go for it!

TheNumberfaker · 14/02/2014 14:36

Ha. It will be so appropriate when she's going through the terrible toddler years.
it's a lovely classic name.

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TulipOHare · 14/02/2014 14:28

Beyonce would be way down my list of associations with that name (love it btw). It's old enough and strong enough to withstand celebrity usage.

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FredFlintstonesSister · 14/02/2014 14:20

Thanks for all the positive comments. Now I just can't wait for her to get here!

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MuttonCadet · 14/02/2014 14:15

Definitely won't be associated, and a lovely name btw.

Fairyloo · 14/02/2014 13:50

I love it

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