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Heather

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Palomi · 09/01/2018 21:50

What do you think?

I’ve seen a few older threads where people have alluded to “airhead” “cheerleader” connotations. Or is that more an American thing?

Is it old fashioned?

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Navegante · 10/01/2018 13:02

I somehow know 5 Heather's ranging from 8 to 80! Only issue is that I'm in the SE so it tends to be pronounced as Hevva.

mondler · 09/01/2018 23:04

It's my favourite girls name but sadly I can't use it. The Heathers I know (admittedly only 2) are lovely people. I think it's a great name - pretty and not too popular.

feral · 09/01/2018 22:54

Have you never seen the movie 'Heathers'? Classic American High School, love it.

It should by a nice name OP but it just makes me think of all the Heathers I knew at school- all total bitches!!

And yeah! 'Hev' Grin

NewYearNiki · 09/01/2018 22:52

Just make sure you're not in an area where people dont say the th sound.

Hevver is awful as a pronunciation

KanyeWesticle · 09/01/2018 22:52

Love it.

buttercup54321 · 09/01/2018 22:51

Very pretty name.

buckeejit · 09/01/2018 22:50

My mother's name & an amazing lady! My daughters middle name-always liked it & not overly popular

Viviennemary · 09/01/2018 22:48

It is a bit old fashioned. But it's a nice name IMHO.

Kittypillar · 09/01/2018 22:47

I really like Heather! I wouldn't associate it with "airheads" at all.

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Palomi · 09/01/2018 22:23

Agh I agree about the “Hev” shortening. I have never heard it shortened to that where I live though so hopefully it should be okay!

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Smoliver · 09/01/2018 22:16

I love the name Heather. It's classic but beautiful at the same time in my eyes.

Also, I went to school with a Heather, and she was one of the smartest girls in our class, so definitely not an "airhead" name.

Motherofbabydragons · 09/01/2018 22:12

I like it I think it’s soft and pretty. Don’t like it being shortened to ‘Hev’ though which it does around here

AnyaMoondial · 09/01/2018 22:01

I think it's wonderful.

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