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opinions on our chosen name: Heavenly Joy

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greenyish · 27/04/2016 01:55

Just want to run it past a few strangers Smile

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PurpleDaisies · 27/04/2016 15:09

I totally agree with you poocatcher.

poocatcherchampion · 27/04/2016 15:04

I think this thread is a bit of a racial shocker tbh.

Its "ghastly" unless you are afro Caribbean?? Is that seriously an OK thing to say??

Hariasa · 27/04/2016 14:49

green I don't think it's hated but it certainly very unusual. Strangers tend not to hold back in giving their opinion.

If you and your DP love the name go for it, people are rarely so blunt face to face. Just be aware that you may have to bear some raised eyebrows when you first introduce your DD.

People soon get used to unusual names. My own DD's name is a very rare, very old name.

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Vixxfacee · 27/04/2016 14:39

Finding so sorry for your loss Sad

That name was perfect for your baby.

I think it's the Joy added which is why the name is getting stick.

lulucappuccino · 27/04/2016 14:19

Are you an evangelical Christian, OP? If so, maybe go for a biblical name. Not an adjective.

onemouseplace · 27/04/2016 14:16

Another one who immediately thought of Virginia Andrews and Heaven Leigh - and not in a good way.

Claraoswald36 · 27/04/2016 14:15

I like it. I also like celeste. I think announcing your name as heavenly Jones would be awesome my kids have less ordinary names

lulucappuccino · 27/04/2016 14:13

The vegetable name one was good.

TheBestChocolateIsFree · 27/04/2016 14:11

You missed the Balonz and Slither threads then lulu.

lulucappuccino · 27/04/2016 14:11

Sorry Finding, I've just read your posts. Apologies.

FindingTheRightName · 27/04/2016 14:08

A horrible name? Sad

lulucappuccino · 27/04/2016 14:07

Possibly the worst name I've ever seen on this Board! Sorry OP but it's a horrible name.

Bogburglar99 · 27/04/2016 14:03

I think when you use nouns or adjectives as a name an awful lot depends on whether they're familiar in the community you live in.

Just thinking about it, in our circle of school friends and family we have a Daisy, a Poppy, a couple of Lilies, a Hope and a Faith. All lovely names of lovely things - but if they were called, for example, Daffodil, Banana, Happiness and Enthusiasm, they would raise more eyebrows. Its not that rational (and I agree with a pp I rather like Comfort, Precious etc as names)

What about the option of calling her Something Heavenly Joy? You could still call her Heavenly if you wanted to, but you and she would have more options if it became a bit of a millstone in later years.

Bambambini · 27/04/2016 13:59

Op, most of us here will be boring white british who call our kids fairly safe, dull traditionally white british names. If culturally your choice fits for you, then don't duscount it necessarily on mumsnet's say so.

It would only be weird the first few times you hear it, then you would think nothing if it. And we have a solicitor in town called Angel and she advertises under that name.

FindingTheRightName · 27/04/2016 13:57

Mine was Heavenly Angel (Angel was the middle name).

She was gorgeous, so I of course love the name. I know the circumstances are different, but I find myself saying her name lots, I talk to her little sister (who I'm pregnant with) all about how she looked, etc.

My family and friends say the name fine too. I think some people even think she is actually still here and called Heavenly, they don't say anything. I have met lots of children with unusual names, or names that they will be teased over. They don't get teased over their name, bullies will find anything.

So many children have unique names, wether that's different cultures, etc.

I work in a school, there are loads of names you'd think children would laugh at, but it doesn't seem to happen and honestly, a child makes the name, not the other way Smile

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greenyish · 27/04/2016 13:51

Wow, a little sad about all these negative comments... I know I asked for it, but I wasn't expecting such a negative response.

I do not have a Nigerian background, but I am in the centre of London. I've come across lots of names - Stone, Blue, Venus, Woody, Princess, Duke, etc.

So I didn't realise it would be so hated Sad

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RiverTam · 27/04/2016 13:48

Well, I'm in a part of London with a very large Nigerian community, plenty of children called things like Precious, and a lot of biblical names, particularly for boys. So here I don't think anyone would bat an eyelid, and she can always go by Joy if she doesn't like it. Obviously if you're in the sticks it might not be such a great idea, though it's a pity you'd need to take that into consideration. Oh, and Claudia pronounced Cloudier is the German pronunciation.

DerelictMyBalls · 27/04/2016 13:35

Joy is a lovely name!

TigerLily666 · 27/04/2016 13:33

Sorry Finding - didn't see your post before replying. Don't want to come across as insensitive. Really sorry about your loss and please don't be sad because people are questioning the name 'Heavenly'. It was right for you and your little one.

TigerLily666 · 27/04/2016 13:30

Imagine shouting 'heavenly joy, don't do that' at high volume in the middle of your local supermarket ... maybe better choices out there??

PinkSquash · 27/04/2016 12:55

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LadyAntonella · 27/04/2016 12:54

Flowersfor you Finding.

Zampa · 27/04/2016 12:53

I love love love it. It's just gorgeous.

Anyway, who cares what we think. If you like it, go for it.

SuckingEggs · 27/04/2016 12:46

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albertcampionscat · 27/04/2016 12:43

I'm sorry for your loss FindingTheRightName. It is a lovely name.

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