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Naming DC after animal?

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TempStamos · 16/10/2017 17:16

Ttc, not pregnant yet. All my DC have unusual names and DP and I are wanting to name the next after an animal eg Fox, Puma, Bear.

Does anyone have ideas for animal names that could be used for both boys and girls?
Or do you think we are mad and that naming children after animals is tacky?

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TempStamos · 16/10/2017 19:24

I like Tabby! Yes we are stuggleing with boys names, but have loads for girls (am secretly hoping for another girl though)

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strawberrypenguin · 16/10/2017 19:22

Ah it makes me think of a series of books I loved as a child about a girl who could turn into a bear. But I see why you wouldn’t use it it The little Mermaid is your association (I’d forgotten about that)

What about Tabitha nn Tabby?

There are lots of girls names actually! Boys are harder with animals I think.

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TempStamos · 16/10/2017 19:15

@ForeverLivingMyArse

My eldest is 22, next is 14 and they have no problem with their names. All of my children have 2 middle and dozens of shortening possibilities/nicknames but they have all pretty mcuh stuck with always wanted to be called by their full first name. I would be fine If any of my children wanted to change to a shortening/ middle name or even if they wanted to change their whole name completely. They enjoy having unusual names, it makes them more individual.

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TempStamos · 16/10/2017 19:10

@strawberrypenguin

Ursula remind me of the villian in the little mermaid too much.

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ForeverLivingMyArse · 16/10/2017 19:10

Are you familiar with Johnny Cash?

I was going to post A Boy Named Sue before you posted your kids names.

Seriously, interesting and quirky they might be but it gets boring and irritating very quickly having to explain your name your whole life.

Take it from an ex Sunshine.

strawberrypenguin · 16/10/2017 19:08

Ursula for a girl instead?

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TempStamos · 16/10/2017 19:04

Just discovered Katie Price's daughter is called Bunny and Liam Payne +Cheryl Coles son is Bear.

Not sure if this changes my opinions on the names? I want them to be unusual and not seem like they are names after celebrities children.

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RonniePasas · 16/10/2017 18:56

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MollyHuaCha · 16/10/2017 18:43

Leon and Leonie are nice.

Shockers · 16/10/2017 18:35

Jay is my favourite.

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TempStamos · 16/10/2017 18:33

@DiegoMadonna

Very funny!

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DiegoMadonna · 16/10/2017 18:31

Snake
Rat
Worm
Cockroach

All unisex I think

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Vegangelist · 16/10/2017 18:28

Thanks you, how fab! I was going to suggest Beverly for your animal theme!

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TempStamos · 16/10/2017 18:27

@RoryItsSnowing

Thank-you! Hadnt thought of Otter, Am thinking maybe we should use an animal name as a middle name.

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TempStamos · 16/10/2017 18:24

@Vegangelist

Dakota (f), Harley (m), Missy (f), Beverly (m), Teddy (m) and Mila (f)

@Stringofpearls

Eagle could be a possibility!

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RoryItsSnowing · 16/10/2017 18:23

Oh and Wolf too, great middle name.

RoryItsSnowing · 16/10/2017 18:22

Absolutely love animal names. Otter is lovely, and I'm also a big fan of Fox and Bear.

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TempStamos · 16/10/2017 18:20

@Awwlookatmybabyspider

Oh, I didnt even think of Puma as the brand! But I do have a Harley.

@Vegangelist

At the moment we want it to be obvious it is an animal name, and not just a word that means/ suggests an animal
I do like Birdie though!

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Stringofpearls · 16/10/2017 18:19

Eagle?

Vegangelist · 16/10/2017 18:18

Also Griffin.

Would really love to know what your other DCs are called!

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TempStamos · 16/10/2017 18:15

Yes, I do see that the boys names seem more OTT.

I have always found giving my other DC unusual names has helped them be more confident/ individual etc. Gives them a talking point when meeting new people

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Vegangelist · 16/10/2017 18:11

I say go for it.
I don't feel many are unisex though. But I suppose you can make it so!

Would you consider thinking outside the box animal names?
e.g.
Channing - young wolf
Thorbjorn - thunder bear
Orson - bear cub

Other ideas:
Finch, Lark, Anemone, Birdie
Melisande - honey bee

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 16/10/2017 18:09

I love Bunny, Fox Tiger and Wolf.
I see Puma as a brand rather than an animal.

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