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Harper...

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mmmmbopp · 20/07/2019 19:12

Hello! I love the name Harper, but I can't help associate it a lot with the Beckhams.. thoughts?

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CloserIAm2Fine · 20/07/2019 20:05

I know two one year olds called Harper, I think it’s increasing in popularity. I’m not really a fan though

daisypond · 20/07/2019 20:03

It’s too associated with the Beckhams now, and before that Harper Lee. Harper is only a pen name. Her real name, by which she was known all her life, was Nelle. Harper was the surname of a doctor who helped save her sister’s life, I think.

Hillaria · 20/07/2019 19:59

Beckhams. Even I know this, and I know very little about celebrities.

DramaAlpaca · 20/07/2019 19:58

It's a hideous name. It's just a very ordinary surname being used as a first name, and makes me think of a harpy which is not a pleasant association.

Kenworthington · 20/07/2019 19:51

I can. Also only think of the beckhams tbh

user1493494961 · 20/07/2019 19:44

Awful name, makes me think of 'Harpie'.

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mmmmbopp · 20/07/2019 19:27

So I also associate it to Harper Lee, but tbh I hadn't thought of the name for a long time and it was only really when the Beckhams named their daughter it that it came back into my mind... I'm a bit torn!

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Cherylshaw · 20/07/2019 19:24

Beautiful name

Butterflyball · 20/07/2019 19:24

I've got it for dd1, love it and always get comments on such a lovely name. Also dont know anyone (personally) that has it. Have always wanted the name as a huge bookworm and to kill a mockingbird is one of my faves 😊

Whyrmengreattiltheygottabgreat · 20/07/2019 19:15

I love it. One of my “choices”. Was a bit disappointed when the Beckhams chose it but still associate it more strongly with Harper Lee.

CrackOn · 20/07/2019 19:13

Yes, associated with Beckhams here too. Also, harping on about something.

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