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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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WanderingTrolley1 · 27/04/2016 04:27

OTT.

KoalaDownUnder · 27/04/2016 02:44

The problem with heavenly is that it's an adjective, not really a name (in most cultures). It's a bit like naming a child Gorgeous or Adorable.

I'm a lawyer and if I had to announce myself on the phone as Heavenly Jones, I'd be embarrassed, tbh.

ShebaShimmyShake · 27/04/2016 02:42

If you aren't of Afro Caribbean origin, I think it's odd, but if you like it....

Milzilla · 27/04/2016 02:38

No!
Joy is nice though.

figureofspeech · 27/04/2016 02:27

A teenager wouldn't thank you for that name, they would have a horrendous time at secondary school. Joy is lovely but not teamed with heavenly, it's just overkill.

manicinsomniac · 27/04/2016 02:26

There are worse namesakes. This kid is seriously cute.

I kind of like it.

Hariasa · 27/04/2016 02:15

Well, it is pretty but it does sound fairly out there to a British ear. If you have for example a Nigerian cultural background I think it would be accepted without question but otherwise it might raise some eyebrows. (Which is fine if you a prepared for that)

Can you imagine shouting it across the park/supermarket?

Can you imagine a shy 16 year old, a 40 year old policewoman, a 60 year old accountant with that name?

If so go for it. If not what about Celeste, Celine or Lani - all mean 'Heavenly'.

oldlaundbooth · 27/04/2016 02:04

My middle name is Joy. I like it, it matches with my first name.

Not too keen on heavenly though.

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greenyish · 27/04/2016 02:04

Yes, in the UK Confused oh dear, I feel like it's not going to be liked! I thought you'd find it super pretty (like us)

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KoalaDownUnder · 27/04/2016 01:58

Joy is lovely.

Heavenly...not so much. (Sorry.)

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