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Tulip for a girl? What do you think?

103 replies

Namehunting001 · 23/07/2017 19:52

Just that really.... what do you think of Tulip as a first name for a girl? Thank you :)

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LinoleumBlownapart · 23/07/2017 22:28

No but I'm not a fan not flower names, I think they're great on little girls, but little girls grow up.

villainousbroodmare · 23/07/2017 22:09

No from me too.

ChishandFips33 · 23/07/2017 22:07

Not liking it

Are there any other flower names you like
Daisy
Iris
Rose/Rosie
Violet
Lily
Bryony
Zinnia
Fleur
Olive/Olivia
Aster
Heather
Jasmine
Peony
Poppy

Scrumptelicious · 23/07/2017 22:00

No - sorry, not a fan.
In Ireland it's slang for a foolish or inept person.

PotteringAlong · 23/07/2017 21:50

Not for me

chocatoo · 23/07/2017 21:49

I'm not keen. Sounds quite pretty for a little girl but cant imagine it for a mature woman. If you are determined to use it, suggest you give a middle name that child can choose to use if they prefer

brightlightceiling · 23/07/2017 21:46

I like it.

StiffyByng · 23/07/2017 21:45

Tulip Rose Read is my first thought. You may not remember her though. A woman obsessed with Mike Read the DJ. I don't think it was her name at birth.

chips4teaplease · 23/07/2017 21:43

What about Tulip for a girl?
Definitely better than Tulip for a boy.
Poppy, Violet... flower names are popular, so why not Tulip?

OrgyofSausages · 23/07/2017 21:37

Tulisa?

IJustGotHitByADeer · 23/07/2017 21:37

Tiny Tim named his daughter Tulip (as in the song 'Tip-Toe Through The Tulips').

She goes by Victoria now.

Personally I'd love to use Tulip if I ever have a DD (Dutch connections in the family) but I don't think I'd be brave enough

thebigbluedustbin · 23/07/2017 21:34

What about Tulia?

ShatnersBassoon · 23/07/2017 21:31

Tulip Mazumdar is a BBC news journalist, and I always think her name doesn't fit with the serious nature of her work.

To me, it's definitely a flower, not a name. Like ranunculus.

eggsbenedict89 · 23/07/2017 21:26

Really pretty

17caterpillars1mouse · 23/07/2017 21:23

I like it. I'm sure there used to be a radio news reader in radio one called Tulip

lizzieoak · 23/07/2017 21:15

I'm not crazy about the sound. I do love Petulia though - do you like that?

thesunwillout · 23/07/2017 21:13

Thought it said Turnip

MamaHanji · 23/07/2017 21:10

Unless you are going to go and live in a self-sufficient commune and worship the weather...no

Sophronia · 23/07/2017 21:04

I love the flower, but the name sounds like "chew lip".

ChardonnaysPrettySister · 23/07/2017 21:01

No.

64PooLane · 23/07/2017 20:58

The BBC correspondent was the first person I thought of too. I like it.

MrsMoastyToasty · 23/07/2017 20:53

It's not the first time I've heard the name. There's a bbc reporter by that name.

Floellabella · 23/07/2017 20:50

I love the name Tulip. The flowers are beautiful as is the name. Honestly I don't think most people will think of the old jokes people mention, let alone kids (I've never heard of them and I'm in my 30s). There are so many other common names that can be made fun of but no one bats an eyelid (Willy anyone?). Go for it!

sallyokkay · 23/07/2017 20:46

It sounds nice. I would think carefully about any unusual names however. Unfortunately children do get bullied.

headacheschmeadache · 23/07/2017 20:43

How would you want it to be pronounced? Where I'm from, it's "choo-lip" and I've heard "too-lip" and "tyoo-lip". Are you ok with the variations and/or how it would be pronounced in your area?