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Can I name my child after a vegetable?

211 replies

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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GeorgeTheThird · 16/03/2016 20:09

Marjoram? Nigella? Lettuce, Fennel, Rosemary as above. Sage?

Potato has a nice ring to it, Spud as a nickname.

ComelyHunt · 16/03/2016 20:08

How about a compromise?

Peater
(Be)Ian
Cornelious
Brocolliam
Cressida
Kale-igh

StepAwayFromTheThesaurus · 16/03/2016 20:08

Tbh, this is a (much nicer) version if what your friends and family will say in private if you call your child Radish or Pepper. People generally won't think they're 'exotic' or lovely names. They'll just think you panicked and chose a name in the salad veg aisle of the supermarket.

Jw35 · 16/03/2016 20:08

Have you seen the op's other thread about her nan's stuffed dog? ShockHmm

lulucappuccino · 16/03/2016 20:07

Zucchini - good god!Grin

Choughed · 16/03/2016 20:07

Look you lot, don't horse radish around. The OP is totally bean serious.

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OfficialMum123 · 16/03/2016 20:06

When I asked about naming a child after a vegetable I didn't mean just any vegetable. I have thought about this and those are names I wouldn't mind and they're different and I like it but okay you have your opinion and I have mine

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eatsleephockeyrepeat · 16/03/2016 20:05

As someone said there are some much more exotic sounding names in the area of herbs and spices than vegetables (IMO), if it really must be food related. Asofetida anyone?

JanetOfTheApes · 16/03/2016 20:03

No, I'm not joking. I've always loved exotic sounding names

They are names of vegetables, which are not the same as names for humans. You do get that, do you?

IoraRua · 16/03/2016 20:00

I think the vast majority here are taking the piss outta you OP.
Let's try a vegetable name on you. I vote Princess Chicory BroccoliHammock. Definitely yuuuuniq I think.

gunting · 16/03/2016 19:59

Is Pepper exotic?

eatsleephockeyrepeat · 16/03/2016 19:57

OP, do you like any exotic names that aren't food related?

lulucappuccino · 16/03/2016 19:56

All I can think of is Mr Bean.

Ipushedmygrannyaffabus · 16/03/2016 19:55

Would YOU want to be named after a vegetable.??????

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OfficialMum123 · 16/03/2016 19:54

That's fine, at least MNHQ will now be able to see what's been going on. Personally I think that PM was not half as 'nasty' as the things you have said. Thank you for taking the time to tell me though.
Please don't talk about my child like they're not going to be good enough. I respect that not everyone agrees but you don't have to be so rude about it.
Goodbye.

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EnriqueTheRingBearingLizard · 16/03/2016 19:53

It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye Confused

Besides names like Arugula just don't travel, it's another country's Rocket (or Roquette) Hmm

Jeanniejampots80 · 16/03/2016 19:52

I know a Romaine actually. Until I got to know her better all I thought was "lettuce"

lulucappuccino · 16/03/2016 19:48

Op, you send nasty PMs now? I can't imagine what you'll be like when you realise your poor child has a silly name that everyone will mock.

Miloarmadillo1 · 16/03/2016 19:48

Celeriac....bok choi....parsnip!

No, of course you shouldn't name your baby after a vegetable, except possibly as an affectionate NN.

Why is there still no emoticon?

Bajanella · 16/03/2016 19:47

Rosemary? Basil? Lettice? (King) Edward (potato)?

NewYearSameMe · 16/03/2016 19:46

I used to work with a woman named Sage. She was a scary sociopath.

AnnieOnAMapleLeaf · 16/03/2016 19:44

OfficialMum123 you asked for opinions and I, and numerous others, gave you our opinions. Just because people are not rallying around you screaming that Celery is an excellent name or that it is perfectly normal to stuff your pets and keep them forever does not give you the right to send nasty PMs. The PM you sent me has been forwarded to MNHQ. Do not contact me again.

MyHovercraftIsFullOfEels · 16/03/2016 19:42

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shazzarooney99 · 16/03/2016 19:42

Poor child.

SanityClause · 16/03/2016 19:41

Romaine?