Panda...

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lottilie · 20/10/2018 09:24

A friend of mine is due in a few weeks with a girl - she's set on the name Panda. I questioned it at first, & she is insistent that it is no different to the increasingly used names Bear, Fox, Wolf etc, etc... I have got used to it and it is slightly growing on me but still can't shake the thought that she's going to get hurt at bad reactions!! Does anyone on here having anything positive to say about it? 😂

(I have suggested Pandora nn Panda but she's not sold at all)

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AtticaRose · 20/10/2018 10:02

As you asked for anything positive whatsoever - it's also the name of an (extremely obscure) ancient Italian goddess of the spring. Also associated with hospitality and charity.

The goddess is also known as Empanda and Juno Panda.

Make of that what you will!

EvieV28 · 20/10/2018 09:59

It only works as a nickname for Pandora, eeek!

HopeGarden · 20/10/2018 09:53

I think it’s a very silly name to give a child.

But people do tend to try and be polite about these things face to face, so your friend may not hear too many negative things when she’s introducing baby Panda to people.

Aprilislonggone · 20/10/2018 09:30

Woman on x factor called Panda, she isn't from the UK.
Your friend obviously doesn't know the workings of a school.....

rainbowtrain · 20/10/2018 09:28

No please. I usually think your baby your name but.

Isadora2007 · 20/10/2018 09:27

Just no.
I would be unable to not tell a friend she was being ridiculous.
A panda is cute but quite a ridiculous animal too- so it’s a no from me.
Poor bloody kid.

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