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Hippodamia

43 replies

Hippopotas · 08/08/2018 21:03

Am I weird to like this as a name?

FYI not pregnant just thinking.

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tillytoodles1 · 08/08/2018 21:46

It's an awful name, you're daughter would have a lifetime off p*ss-taking, especially if she was tubby.

Jeanclaudejackety · 08/08/2018 21:43

I'm sorry but anything with the actual word Hippo in is unnecessary and cruel
Ippolyta or Ippolita is better if you really like that kind of name but there are sooo many nicer Greek names

buttercup54321 · 08/08/2018 21:39

Hippo. How ridiculous. Save it for a pet or cuddly toy.
Thank goodness some poor baby isn't in line for this.

DwangelaForever · 08/08/2018 21:25

Oh ffs, we are no longer in Ancient Greece so there is no need to name our children Ancient Greek names.

It also sounds like one of those memes on how to name your child "take your favourite animal and favourite food, combine and you'll have the perfect name" Biscuit

ReginaPhalange89 · 08/08/2018 21:24

This has to be a joke 😂

If not.... Absolutely no way , god forbid the child ever ended up a little over weight especially in high school 🙈

Quangot · 08/08/2018 21:21

Yeah it's great, use it.

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Roomba · 08/08/2018 21:20

Ah, thank you. You made me laugh for the first time all day, OP.

Apologies to anyone out there who named their PFB Hippodamia and is now mortally offended... Grin

DC2018 · 08/08/2018 21:19

Sorry but you can't call your child that. They are bound to be bullied relentlessly Hmm

Topseyt · 08/08/2018 21:18

No. Just no. It is awful. The child will get called Hippo (hippopotamus).

Never heard of it and don't like it.

BroomstickOfLove · 08/08/2018 21:15

It's a pretty awesome name, but not one I would use for an actual child because the obvious shortening is hippo. Maybe as a middle name?

Sunnybeachbabe · 08/08/2018 21:11

Sounds like an 80's club night inBirmingham.
Definitely not a name for a child, especially if she turned out a bit chubby!

Peachbubble · 08/08/2018 21:09

It's a no from me

AnElderlyLadyOfMediumHeight · 08/08/2018 21:08

It's quite cool, actually, but will give rise to quite a lot of ribbing and I doubt your daughter will thank you.

How about Philippa instead (approximately 'she who loves horses')?

Abouttoblow · 08/08/2018 21:07

Yes

zen1 · 08/08/2018 21:06

What would you shorten it to?

Polly99 · 08/08/2018 21:04

Yes.

Anasnake · 08/08/2018 21:04

Don't be silly Grin

pinkhorse · 08/08/2018 21:04

I've never heard it. Is it an actual name?