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Pepper

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erja · 16/01/2019 23:31

Opinions on this name? Is it too associated with the dreaded Peppa?

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RiverTam · 17/01/2019 15:12

that doesn't mean he didn't make the connection, he just didn't refer to it. If he's that obsessed he will know exactly who Pepper Potts is.

CarolDanvers · 17/01/2019 15:11

Don't think it's bad, but every male for at least the next 20+ years will see this association instantly

My 15 year old MCU obsessed ds did not make this association when I asked him what he thought of the name Pepper? He grunted “eh? No, that’s so stupid” .

Outfoxed · 17/01/2019 14:43

My first thought was Pepper Anne the 90s cartoon, so my immediate impression of a person called Pepper would be that they march in their own parade, is like one in a million, is much too cool for 7th grade, and there is no one cooler than Pepper Anne.

Magpiefeather · 17/01/2019 14:34

I thought Pepper from Annie too and I like it! An imaginary pepper to me has lots of self confidence and is determined.

I knew a 4 year old Pepper and she always introduced herself with “my name’s Pepper. Like salt and pepper, not the pig.”

CreakyBlinder · 17/01/2019 14:28

I genuinely had to google MCU Grin

RiverTam · 17/01/2019 14:26

I knew a very cute dog called Pepper, Jack Russell-Staffie cross. Cute as a button, and not yappy at all.

People-wise, Pepper Potts.

Not keen.

MsMustDoBetter · 17/01/2019 14:24

Pepper is a yappy dogs name.

Reallyevilmuffin · 17/01/2019 14:23

The MCU is omnipresent. I found it rather amusing no one had mentioned that as a person with the name as opposed to dogs/pets, and I didn't realise that connecting the much higher male to female fanbase of marvel suddenly causes it to be a big issue. Just trying to help the OP.

RedRiverHog · 17/01/2019 14:18

@reallyevilmuffin

Only men would think of that connection? Really? Because no woman ever has seen any marvel movies. Oh and you said Pepper was from the MCU when actually she first appeared in the 60s I believe.

Pepper's real name is Virginia if you want another idea!

CreakyBlinder · 17/01/2019 14:13

There's a little boy called Pepper who lives next door to me. I find it really difficult to say without also rolling my eyes.

@reallyevilmuffin presumably you mean the type of man who is into comics Confused so not every man.

HoustonBess · 17/01/2019 14:09

No. She'll spend her whole life having to repeat her name three times for people then getting a funny look when they finally realise she said what they think she said.
There are lots of actual names, why not pick one of those?

slappinthebass · 17/01/2019 14:05

You can tell this forum is like 99% female. The biggest pepper (sic) is 'Pepper Potts', from the MCU and Iron man, played by Gwyneth paltrow. Likely to be a lot more popular from this. Did DP suggest it? Don't think it's bad, but every male for at least the next 20+ years will see this association instantly.

Wow, thanks for this mansplanation @Reallyevilmuffin. What on earth would women do without you?

SauvingnonBlanketyBlanc · 17/01/2019 13:50

Pepper from American horror story definitely!

BelindasRedPlasticHandcuffs · 17/01/2019 13:43

Pepper Potts

Pepper in Annie

It's not great...

pandechocolate · 17/01/2019 13:15

My guinea pig is called Pepper. I adopted him, but he was named after Peppa Pig. They just spelt it wrong.

MawkishTwaddle · 17/01/2019 12:57

My first dog was called Pepper. Black labrador. Lovely dog, she was.

Bigonesmallone3 · 17/01/2019 12:56

All I had in my head then was 'peeepa pig'
🎶🎶🐷🐷

mmgirish · 17/01/2019 12:55

As a teacher I can only say, please don't!

missmouse101 · 17/01/2019 12:53

Oh dear me, no!

HRTpatch · 17/01/2019 12:41

Pepper in American Horror Story

Pepper
Tubbykins · 17/01/2019 12:39

It's at best a cats name.

Aprilshowersarecomingsoon · 17/01/2019 12:38

We had a dog called Pepper....

bruffin · 17/01/2019 12:38

i thought Pepper from Annie

SilverySurfer · 17/01/2019 12:35

Why not Malt Vinegar? Hmm

Steamfan · 17/01/2019 00:12

Yes, like a previous poster I though Pepper Anderson!

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