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North?

111 replies

AlyTab · 27/06/2018 06:55

Ok so we are still coming up with names. We are in our 2nd trimester now so we've still got a while to finalize our choices.

A name we've found that we like too is North. Just to be clear, absolutely no connection to Kim Kardashian whatsoever. Can't personally stand her, but I really like the name and the nn 'Nori'.

Would love to hear your opinions if that's alright :)

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DwangelaForever · 27/06/2018 07:56

I'd rather call my child North than half the crappy up themselves name that mums on these forums come up with!!

Persephone
Ophelia
Xanthe

Pretentious as fuck.

TeddyIsaHe · 27/06/2018 07:54

I would say go for it, it’s your child, never worry what some haters on the internet say!

Pretty sure you wouldn’t have that same attitude if you were named North though..

DwangelaForever · 27/06/2018 07:51

I follow a mum on insta and her baby is called north and I love the name, it suits her and this mum isn't a kardashaholic! I would say go for it, it's your child, never worry what some haters on the Internet say!

purplemunkey · 27/06/2018 07:50

I think the 'its not a name' comments are a bit silly. Lots of names are similar. Rosemary is a herb. Daisy is a flower etc. I just think the Kardashian association is top strong.

SuburbanRhonda · 27/06/2018 07:48

I think it’s pretty and classy

You think the word “North” is pretty?

You’re funny.

AsAProfessionalFekko · 27/06/2018 07:47

In London it would be pronounced Norf (or 'you what???')

Wolfiefan · 27/06/2018 07:45

It's not a name. It's a point on the compass. Why would you?

Jennarotersy · 27/06/2018 07:43

I wouldn't have associated it with the kardashians because I know bugger all about them, and I quite like it. However I can see the point that everyone else will whole DC is a child. Are the kardashians going to still be well known in a decades time? I wouldn't like to be named after seaweed though. And given how cruel kids can be, possible opening up lines for bullying 'fishface' 'fishy' etc? But having said that kids manage to find something to pick on no matter what.

Aprilshouldhavebeenmyname · 27/06/2018 07:42

Alternatives are
South
East
West
Crack on.
Poor kid.

slovenlys · 27/06/2018 07:38

How about Nour? Pronounced Nor so you can call baby Nori?

I'm on the 'it's ridiculous' camp I'm afraid. And you can't claim it's nothing to do with KKW Just because you're not a fan of her.

MarthasGinYard · 27/06/2018 07:34

Even the same nn

I cringe on your behalf

darceybussell · 27/06/2018 07:33

I think in Japan Nori may be short for Noriyuki, which I think it's boy's name.

DevilsDoorbell · 27/06/2018 07:33

I’ve heard worse names but everyone will assume you’re a fan of the Kardashian’s even if your not.

musicinthe00ssucks · 27/06/2018 07:30

North is a direction not a name

AsAProfessionalFekko · 27/06/2018 07:30

North - daft khardasians
Nori - seaweed

purplemunkey · 27/06/2018 07:28

Oh that's true, I think in Under the Dome it's short for Eleanor.

I like Nori too but would avoid North.

purplemunkey · 27/06/2018 07:26

Or Noreen, nickname Nori?

I had a friend with a daughter called Suri. She was similar age to Holmes/Cruise kid rather than younger so it may been coincidence but my immediate thought was that they'd given her a celebrity kid name.

gryffen · 27/06/2018 07:26

Yup, hate to say it but Kardashian is what I think of.

Nori is a seaweed but also short family name for Norman (grandpa) so that makes me smile.

LuMarie · 27/06/2018 07:25

Oh my goodness, such rude responses!

I think it’s pretty and classy. Who cares if it has a celebrity connection.

Way better than most of the crazy names here.

FocusOnMePlease · 27/06/2018 07:23

Norrie is the name and spelling of a character in "under the dome" not sure if you have seen/ read/ heard of it? If you like the name Nori- use it. Don't use North if you don't want any association with KK because thats all it has i am afraid. Not sure Nori is the true shortened version of North anyway- again just a KK invention x

OliviaStabler · 27/06/2018 07:23

Just to be clear, absolutely no connection to Kim Kardashian whatsoever.

But it will in everyone else's mind and you will spend years explaining that but no one will believe you.

As a PP said, Nori is an edible seaweed. I wouldn't want to be nicknamed after a piece of sushi.

Candyflip · 27/06/2018 07:21

How is it, on any fucking planet, NOT connected to the Kardashians. It is not a regular name, therefore they made up the diminutive. You would sound absolutely ridiculous. And who the fuck wants to nickname their child after fucking sushi?

londonfeather · 27/06/2018 07:17

I know a Nora that has the nickname Nori

HeyDolly · 27/06/2018 07:10

You may not like her, but of course there is a connection to Kim Kardashian and approx 99% of people will assume that is where you got your inspiration from if you name your child North.

Boooommm · 27/06/2018 07:10

Isn't Nori a name though? I have a Japanese friend called Nor I. Maybe just do that?

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