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Would you call your daughter Ivy if your name was Holly?

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Minihands · 30/08/2017 08:28

Other half set on the name Ivy for our daughter, but my name is Holly.

Worried we'll be inundated with mentions of the Christmas carol for life. But he says I am just being silly...

Thoughts?

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Ecureuil · 30/08/2017 17:53

Plus, I didn't make the comment to the parent or child, just to my DH. So they wouldn't even know I'd commented on it.

Ecureuil · 30/08/2017 17:52

YOU think it's fine because you made the comment once and forgot about it. Meanwhile every single new person the OP meets is also making that same comment you made, so it is unlikely to be the last she thinks / hears about it

Maybe the OP doesn't mind that? It's not like they're called Dick and Head, is it? They're not offensive words, it's not a negative connotation.
The child's friends are unlikely to know the mum's name, and therefore no connection to be made. The mum obviously doesn't mind the connection as otherwise she wouldn't have named the child Ivy.

TestTubeTeen · 30/08/2017 16:39

"I know a Holly with a toddler Ivy! I commented on it with a smile but that's the last I thought of it until this thread. It's fine."

Fine if the OP doesn't mind that, but she has no idea whether her unborn Dd would mind it.

viques · 30/08/2017 14:13

No I wouldn't. but have just had a doh!! never clocked that before about the actress Halle Berry.......

Anecdoche · 30/08/2017 14:10

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WyfOfBathe · 30/08/2017 14:05

No. Even without the song link it would be too much imo. I know a family where the DM and two DDs all have flower names and I'm not keen.

BenLui · 30/08/2017 14:02

No, sorry.

Piratesandpants · 30/08/2017 14:01

FloatingCamel · 30/08/2017 14:00

DH tried to talk me into similar with our new baby. Not holly and ivy but a v famous couple. No no no.

endofthelinefinally · 30/08/2017 13:32

NO.
NO.
NO.

LottieDoubtie · 30/08/2017 13:31

Nope

Threeandabit · 30/08/2017 13:29

PotteringAlong · 30/08/2017 10:59

No.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 30/08/2017 10:57

No.

CrumblyMumbly · 30/08/2017 10:01

Yes I would - I think it's a lovely connection to you - agree siblings would be a step to far! I suppose you could make it another plant/flower to continue the connection in a less Christmassy way - Poppy/Jasmine/Willow etc...

mydogisthebest · 30/08/2017 10:00

MammieBear · 30/08/2017 09:57

Ahh I think it's sweet, you'll only reel off your baby's name to strangers so it won't be an issue outside of the family, I'm sure family will love the connection too that you will both share.

Ecureuil · 30/08/2017 09:51

I know a Holly with a toddler Ivy! I commented on it with a smile but that's the last I thought of it until this thread. It's fine.

Glumglowworm · 30/08/2017 09:48

No I wouldn't

PandorasXbox · 30/08/2017 09:44

No don't do it.

Tilapia · 30/08/2017 08:53

Only if you don't mind EVERYONE mentioning it for years and years to come!

Wallywobbles · 30/08/2017 08:52

I would if I were a horse. But it's a nice name so go for it if you want.

Jooni · 30/08/2017 08:39

No, sorry.

How about Evie, Ida, Iris, Ava, Sylvie, Evelyn...?

Isadora2007 · 30/08/2017 08:39

Siblings? No. Mother and daughter. Yes. Cute if you do like xmas too!

TestTubeTeen · 30/08/2017 08:36

OMG, you would be a 365 Christmas! Worse than the MN Christmas threads

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