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Silver

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bn02 · 05/11/2019 08:36

I've liked this name for a girl since the start of my pregnancy.

I've only got a few weeks left and I really like it again now.

What's everyone's thoughts?
I don't want to get flamed for saying the word because I'm by no means judgemental or posh at all but does it come across a bit chavvy?

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GrumpyHoonMain · 06/11/2019 14:02

I prefer the names that mean silver

Chandi / chandni
Arian
Eun
Feeda / Fidha
Simin

theoffice101 · 06/11/2019 13:58

I really love it. Reminds me of the girl from 90210 who was stunning.

LolaDabestest · 06/11/2019 11:49

Hollyoaks? I like different names but silver is a bit mannish I'd say but it's your child so do what you like.

daisypond · 06/11/2019 11:42

Silva is a surname. Don’t use that. Sylvia is nice but it doesn’t have the same meaning as Silver. It’s related to “woods”. But I prefer Sylvia. Silver is OK, though. I don’t mind it.

Marcipex · 06/11/2019 07:43

Or Argentina 😀

EugenesAxe · 06/11/2019 07:32

You could go down the science route and call her Agnes 😁

I wouldn’t name Silver but actually find Silva OK. Sorry if I do offend but I find some names can be elevated by the family using them; I would put Silva in that category. Cool, slightly hippy vibe.

Tvstar · 06/11/2019 07:29

It's a horse name. Sylvia means something completely different. Woods I tbink

TheVanguardSix · 06/11/2019 07:25

Oh dear.
What will you use for nappy rash? Silvo? Brasso in a push?
It's a horse's name, OP.

Jacksback · 06/11/2019 07:24

I knew a girl called silver
I like it , unusual and pretty

GaaaaarlicBread · 06/11/2019 07:23

I went to school with a Silvie , that’s a nicer yet similar version but you’ll get such a mix on here of opinions . X

WizzyBee · 06/11/2019 07:14

You're definitely having a girl then? Or would you call a boy Silver?

Astronica · 06/11/2019 07:09

It's quite nice. I do love Sylvie though.

Soon2BeMumof3 · 06/11/2019 00:30

Ah, do what you want. It won't be the most outlandish name in the class.

artio0 · 06/11/2019 00:07

I love it.

I also don't like people who use the adjective 'chavy' because they think their circumstances make them superior.

And re all the 'it's not a real name', how do we think current 'real' names came to be? Someone was the first Henry or whatever and I'm sure it meant something then too but I am too lazy to google it right now. How ridiculous would we view some 5 AD woman proclaiming Henry is a pleb name because she's never heard it and it means insert-meaning-here and her neighbour who wears light brown leather shoes instead of dark brown leather shoes and can't spell 'meticulous' called her son Henry. Do you see what I mean?...

Mummaofmytribe · 06/11/2019 00:00

I like it

Jossina · 05/11/2019 23:54

For some reason I think of Beverly Hills 90210 the television programme. Was there a character with this name?? I also want to yell, Hi-ho Silver, AWAY!!!

percheron67 · 05/11/2019 23:53

Pretty name. My friend used it for her English Setter.

Newbiemumsy66 · 05/11/2019 23:45

Yea it’s pretty chavvy I’m afraid not a fan. Really liking Sylvia or Sylvia for short, not a name you hear much anymore

RoseMartha · 05/11/2019 23:39

No It is more of a pet's name

MrsBertBibby · 05/11/2019 23:13

There was a Silver at my son's school, he could carry it as he was such a cool kid.

Ellmau · 05/11/2019 21:18

Sylvestra?

IrregularCommentary · 05/11/2019 20:57

As in Hi Ho?

Agree with pp, Sylvia with nn Silver if you really want the Silver.

villamariavintrapp · 05/11/2019 20:47

Makes me think of long john silver

Wolfiefan · 05/11/2019 20:38

Hi Ho No. Grin

Junobug · 05/11/2019 20:35

I know a Silva. I love it but I always thought that she only pulled it off because she was from a very middle class family. I think it risks coming across as chavy if your not careful.

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