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Do you like the name Seven for a girl?

307 replies

Indecisivemom · 30/12/2019 07:35

My husband and I are curious as to how the first name Seven would be for a girl. The number is significant to us biblically and means the number of completeness, as she will be completing our family. There are many other reasons behind Seven.

Is it too out there, or is it cool?

Thanks for any input! Smile

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DoesntLeftoverTurkeySoupDragOn · 31/12/2019 09:59

I assumed david Beckham played number 7?

Yes, that's one of the reasons why they used Seven as Harper's middle name.

"He added that while most people had assumed the name Seven was a reference to his shirt number at Manchester United, he said that was only part of the reason.

"The main reason behind Seven was it symbolises spiritual perfection – the seven wonders of the world, the seven colours of the rainbow – and in many cultures it is a lucky number.

AndAnotherNameChanger · 31/12/2019 09:38

Teal and Gemma are both nice. Teal is definitely quite hippyish - whereas Gemma is more classic, which vibe you'd prefer is up to you.

Seven is a definite no, as pp have said, giving people numbers rather than names is a way of dehumanising them

ParsleyPot · 31/12/2019 09:34

No to Seven, no to Teal

A hesitant yes to Gemma if it's the best you can think of.

I prefer:
Alexandra
Bryony
Caroline
Elizabeth
Fiona
Fenella
Gabriella
Helena
Imogen
Julia
Katherine
Lucinda
Marianne
Penelope
Rachel
Saskia
Susannah
Tabitha
Veronica
Zara

Lordfrontpaw · 31/12/2019 09:26

I assumed david Beckham played number 7?

Inanothertime · 31/12/2019 09:25

CAcHET!!

Inanothertime · 31/12/2019 09:24

' Oh it's got cachet baby, it's got cache up the yin-yang' : Seinfeld

Techiemummy · 31/12/2019 09:18

If you're an upper class eccentric socialite, go ahead!

Inanothertime · 31/12/2019 09:17

Just in case you don't watch Seinfeld OP! Here are a few clips! 😄

KittyMarmalade · 31/12/2019 09:11

Septima at a pinch, but not Seven!

Septima Poinsette Clark was an African-American educator and activist, the "Grandmother of the American Civil Rights Movement" so that's pretty cool I suppose?

GrumpyHoonMain · 31/12/2019 09:05

I have a feeling the Beckhams gave their daughter a version of Sevaan (Sanskrit term for charitable servitude) rather than the English version.

Similarly Beyonce’s son isn’t named Sir as in the English title; his name is based on the Urdu / Hindu phrase ‘sir aankhon par’ which is a beautiful concept. It means ‘I will take on the burden of all your wishes / dreams’ which in South Asian / African cultures is what brothers do for sisters.

origamiwarrior · 31/12/2019 09:04

Seven no. Teal is fine (not one I would use but I wouldn't bat an eyelid).

redcarbluecar · 31/12/2019 09:03

I’d have it as a middle name. For a first name I like Twenty, Thirty or Ahundredand.

madeyemoodysmum · 31/12/2019 08:57

Saran ?

HappydaysArehere · 31/12/2019 08:51

No. Please don’t burden your child with it.

alwaysmovingforwards · 31/12/2019 08:51

I believe in giving a child a conventional name but then you can nickname them whatever you like.

The kid then gets the option in later life to introduce herself with the conventional name for job interviews etc and keep the nickname for fronds and family.

Summergarden · 31/12/2019 08:51

Personally I prefer Eight, or maybe Three.

Sorry, couldn’t help myself!

EmmaGrundyForPM · 31/12/2019 08:48

Is Wren an acceptable name?

According to MN it is!

alwaysmovingforwards · 31/12/2019 08:48

@CosmoK hahaha, I thought exactly the same thing!

OP, you need to watch the Seinfeld episode about calling a child Seven 😂

KaptainKaveman · 31/12/2019 08:14

Bad idea. You wouldn't call her 'five' or 'three' would you?

JustTurtlesAllTheWayDown · 31/12/2019 08:08

I really like it (unpopular opinion it seems). If you do, I suggest having an ordinary second name so she can use that instead if she wants to when she's older.

Hepsibar · 31/12/2019 08:06

Unusual and I think most people would think of the Borg connotations although to you it has a completely different significance. May I suggest considering for a middle name ... or could you adapt it with an "a" or something? Sevenah Sevena Seveni

PlumsGalore · 31/12/2019 08:03

You think Seven Teal sounds great?

What about Nine Mustard, or Three Mauve?

See how silly it really is.

AriadneAufNaxos · 31/12/2019 07:45

Robin as a name isn't derived from robin as a bird.

Is Wren an acceptable name?

EmmaGrundyForPM · 31/12/2019 01:21

It's interesting that some bird names are acceptable - Robin, Wren etc - but not Teal. However that's the way it is. A bit like Poppy, Lily and Jasmine are acceptable flower names but not Daffodil or Penstemon.

Ellecrawford · 30/12/2019 23:55

I love it! I think it's a very cool name. I would personally use as a middle name but that's just out of preference. I think it's fabulous x