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Fawn?

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user2020 · 24/10/2018 20:09

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Mumtobe193 · 26/10/2018 01:40

A girl I knew growing up was named Fawn, so to me it doesn't sound that obscure. I like it, I think it sounds pretty, I think the meaning is very cute, and it's unique.

However, like a lot of names that are quite unusual it might be one of those that's a bit like marmite, but if you don't mind that it might not be everyone's cup of tea, then I'd go for it.

Choccywoccyhooha · 26/10/2018 01:26

I like it. It's pretty.

moredoll · 26/10/2018 01:03

Sorry, don't like it. Prefer Fern.

MumUnderTheMoon · 25/10/2018 22:34

I think it's lovely

kenandbarbie · 25/10/2018 17:14

It sounds a bit 1970s American to me.

anniehm · 25/10/2018 17:01

Just remember that the child will one day be an adult starting at university or at work - what name do you think they would like to introduce themselves as. Several of my teenage DD's school friends have legally changed names that their parents thought was cute - for a baby!

florafawna · 25/10/2018 16:50

Fawn might grow up to be be a short and stolid RFU hooker rather than a Holly Willoughby type

Grin Quite!

AnaChocolatte · 25/10/2018 16:38

I quite like it but it's a delicate name and would suit a certain type as others have said.

I'm wary of names which bring up an image of what someone should look like bearing that name.

Fern is nicer I agree.

Stormwhale · 25/10/2018 16:33

I know someone called Fawn, she is reasonably nice. I have heard worse, but it isn't setting my world on fire.

poppyseed1663 · 25/10/2018 16:30

I don't really like it. As others have said, Fern is better. However, I have heard of worse suggested that Fawn.

Viviviolet · 25/10/2018 15:46

Baby deer? Why give your child such a weak name when there are so many beautiful, strong names out there that won’t negatively set your child (who will be an adult one day) apart before they’ve had the chance to meet someone.

Notso · 25/10/2018 14:01

I would hate to be called Fawn.

BluthsFrozenBananas · 25/10/2018 11:43

It means a young deer in its first year, so kind of like calling a child lamb, calf or foal.

Madmarchpear · 25/10/2018 11:34

I love it.

GrammerlyH · 25/10/2018 11:33

I know a Fawn. Love the name, but wouldn’t be brave enough to use it myself.

GiGi18 · 25/10/2018 09:48

I quite like it but I love nature names. Not sure about the “to fawn over” connection, that puts me off a little. I also like Fallon which is quite similar and really pretty. X

shushh · 25/10/2018 00:23

Fawn porn. No.

MollyHuaCha · 25/10/2018 00:18

No to Fawn from me.

Bipbopbee · 24/10/2018 23:55

Not unless you want them to have to deal with the tag of “icator”

Foggymist · 24/10/2018 23:51

I know a Faun, it's nice!

clary · 24/10/2018 23:48

Light drizzle lol @ "I'd make a shocking Pixie", I myself would make a terrible Grace, always dropping stuff and falling over!

OP I'm not Keen on fawn, prefer Fern or yy Dawn, due a comeback surely!

LightDrizzle · 24/10/2018 23:43

My first thought was baby deer, so I was thinking doe-eyed, leggy, gangly, gentle creature. I think names that have strong associations with certain physical attributes are to be avoided as it could be a millstone around the person’s neck. Fawn might grow up to be be a short and stolid RFU hooker rather than a Holly Willoughby type, Thor might become an introverted Oxford philologist. Some names seem to presume a certain path for the child. I’d make a shocking Pixie for example.
Other posters have still worse associations like the verb to fawn, which really isn’t good.

Courtney555 · 24/10/2018 23:28

As in baby deer. Or to faff and pander.

Nope.

BackforGood · 24/10/2018 23:26

Really don't like it, for so many of the reasons already mentioned.

Petalflowers · 24/10/2018 22:15

I think it’s quite nice, although very unusual.

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