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Can I name my child after a vegetable?

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OfficialMum123 · 16/03/2016 18:14

My DH has a list of traditional names he wants to call our child. Things like Mary or Sarah if it's a girl and John or Michael if it's a boy.
I've talked to my friends about it and they all seem to think this is a good idea but I have my own list of names that my DH thinks I got rid of.
What I want to know is; are these names good names for a child? So far I've got: Endive, Guava, Pepper, Radish and Zucchini. I like them because they sound exotic and unique.
What do you think?

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SquirrelledAway · 19/03/2016 11:39

King Edward, Vivaldi, Violetta or Lady Balfour if you're going posh, Rooster, Jazzy or Desiree if not-so-posh?

I know an Anya, which is also a spud variety.

And, come to think of it, Will n Kate have called their baby after a potato.

ashesandfire · 19/03/2016 09:36

I know a Pepper and it does suit her actually although personally I would worry about the potential for Peppa-related nicknames at school! Plus there's Pepper Potts so I don't think it's that far out there.... the others are a bit much though!

AuntJane · 19/03/2016 06:53

Love Maris Piper Last name, but wouldn't King Edward Lastname be better?

Questionsagaintoday · 19/03/2016 06:34

Sweet Corn Lastname
Brussels Sprout Lastname
Lemon Balm Lastname
Maris Piper Lastname

AndNowItsSeven · 19/03/2016 05:48

How about capsicum with red as a middle name?

MyFavouriteClintonisGeorge · 17/03/2016 18:33

Shallot
Cumin
Jicama (Mexican vegetable, double exotic)
Okra
Cavolo-Nero
Romaine

averylongtimeago · 17/03/2016 17:02

Just don't OP.
On the other hand, some herb names may be ok.
Tarragon
Sorrel
Rosemary is a girl's name anyway as is Angelica
Best not go with Chives, or Garlic

OutToGetYou · 17/03/2016 16:54

Sorrel?

DonkeyOaty · 17/03/2016 16:20

Onions got a nice ring to it. Excellent, mmcake

Grin Grin Grin

Groovee · 17/03/2016 16:20

I worked with a girl called Kale in America. Was most put out when her mother turned up one time and it turned out she was called Melissa but wanted a cool name and tried it out at her summer camp job.

sugar21 · 17/03/2016 16:17

Has celeriac been suggested?

Sparklingbrook · 17/03/2016 16:14

Oh no, picture fail, probably for the best as OP's other thread has gone pooft. Mmm.

Sparklingbrook · 17/03/2016 16:11

Is this one on your list?

phequer · 17/03/2016 16:10

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mmmmmmmmmmcake · 17/03/2016 16:02

Onions got a nice ring to it Grin

YoungGirlGrowingOld · 17/03/2016 15:54

My DSis used to teach a Lettuce (and no, that's not a typo - that's how the parents spelt it).

There was a Porsche in the next year's intake. (Again, not a typo).

ExitPursuedByABear · 17/03/2016 15:54

There's a Coriander on the Archers

sallysparrow157 · 17/03/2016 15:50

Someone mis-heard my friend Rajesh's name the other day and has insisted on calling him Radish ever since...

SilverBirchWithout · 17/03/2016 15:23

I find it astonishing that anyone would consider naming a child after a vegetable.

There are thousands of names to choose from in the world, including more unusual ones.

Radish, Zucchini - just why. People will snigger behind your back and sometimes to your face.

That being said I used to call DS Pumpkin sometimes in an affection way, so maybe I'm missing the point

NewYearSameMe · 17/03/2016 15:06

I would rule out Durian just for the fact that durian farts are almost as bad as Guinness farts. Grin There is a Dutch name that is pronounced almost the same as durian, I can't remember the spelling but I'm pretty sure it starts with a J.

DonkeyOaty · 17/03/2016 15:03

Thumbs up to Samphire

I dabbled with Pottage but couldn't get a nn out of it - Potty, ooh no; Tidge, a bit Jilly Cooper groom gal. How about Potato, nn Tate?

bolleauxnouveau · 17/03/2016 14:55

Samphire is very aspirational, but Durian wouldn't be able to travel on the underground in Singapore, you wouldn't want to limit his gap year opportunities would you?

LagunaBubbles · 17/03/2016 14:45

Just when I think you cant possibly see a more ridiculous name on this forum, you come along OP and want to name your child - a real human being - after a vegetable because its "exotic".

momb · 17/03/2016 13:50
PurpleDaisies · 17/03/2016 13:31

I used to teach a boy called rocket.

Cauliflower in French is Chou fleur which I think is quite nice.

Are we allowed to branch out into fruit? If you have a lot of children op you could get your five a day.

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