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Name 'Pepper'?

155 replies

ilovechocolatebiscuits · 13/01/2020 14:21

My husband came to me and said he loves the name Pepper and I do actually really like it!

What do you think?

I'm guessing everyone's going to say noGrin

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NotPepper · 15/01/2020 10:56

My name is Pippa but I get called Pepper a lot - I think most of my work colleagues think my name is Pepper.

I work with a lot of people from Africa and also quite a few from India and I'm not sure if it's a pronunciation thing but a lot seem to struggle to call me Pippa and call me Pepper. Occasionally Piper.

I've given up correcting people and answer to any of those 3 now. Nobody has ever said about Peppa Pig. I get a few Pepe le Pew jokes.

LolalolaLola · 15/01/2020 02:50

Pepper Potts. She was awful.

Count me as a 'no', too.

Topseyt · 15/01/2020 02:08

I wouldn't. I'm in the camp that thinks of condiments and pigs.

BackforGood · 15/01/2020 00:09

Don't be ridiculous.
You aren't naming a cat, or a doll that you can abandon when you grow up.
This person will carry that name for the next 90 odd years.

ParanoidGynodroid · 14/01/2020 23:58

My cat is Pepper!

I’d never call a human child that, though.

Bouledeneige · 14/01/2020 20:07

I quite like it but the pig thing would probably stop me.

I met a white guy called Chilli once. He was cool so I thought the name was.

LTEMercedes · 14/01/2020 18:56

I think it's fairly cute but we used to own a horse called Pepper which would rule it out to me.

Would be an unusual and brave choice, but if you like it... why not? :)

nellyburt · 14/01/2020 18:54

Is it half term already?

nellyburt · 14/01/2020 18:50

I know a pepper. She gets a lot of negative comments both to her face and behind her back so I wouldn't.

Crocky · 14/01/2020 18:30

It’s a name I love from marvel but would never consider giving to a child.

DickDewy · 14/01/2020 18:27

everyone in that generation when they are adults will all have names like 'Pepper' and 'Bluebell' etc. It's the normal now so your point is invalid

Only if the world is only populated by a certain, er, type.

Tbf, I’d judge the parents that burdened their child with the idiotic ‘Bluebell’ just as much Grin

BabyB19 · 14/01/2020 17:49

Love it, it's on my list if I have a girl. 🥰

XXcstatic · 14/01/2020 17:32

The OP has already decided so no idea why she bothered posting. Also doesn't understand/ can't take joke

Let's hope poor Pepper is a lot more tolerant of teasing Hmm

Toddlerteaplease · 14/01/2020 15:20

We had a cat called pepper. Just don't do it!

Proseccopeach · 14/01/2020 15:11

Isn’t Pepper the cute kid in Annie?

fantasmasgoria1 · 14/01/2020 15:06

I like it! Piper is also nice but pippa/philippa is just no!

CrotchetyQuaver · 14/01/2020 15:01

The name pepper makes me think of pigs, cats, dogs and horses.

Could you compromise on Pippa?

TopOftheNaughtyList · 14/01/2020 14:58

The name of my DB's dog. That and the association to Peppa Pig would rule it out for me personally.

SueEllenMishke · 14/01/2020 14:57

everyone in that generation when they are adults will all have names like 'Pepper' and 'Bluebell' etc. It's the normal now so your point is invalid

No they don't.

notthemum · 14/01/2020 14:54

OMG.
I have never seen American horror film, but have just seen the post with the picture. Please ignore my previous post and come up with something else.

74NewStreet · 14/01/2020 14:50

It doesn’t matter how it’s spelt, it’s associated with a cartoon pig.
May as well call the child Pinky or Perky. Or Porky...

SoftBlocks · 14/01/2020 14:47

There’s a Spanish version spelt ‘Pepa’, which I think is nicer. It’s less cutesy/ pet name than the ‘Pepper’ spelling imo.

Scautish · 14/01/2020 14:43

Will she have an older brother called Sultan?

If not I think it’s fine - it’s a name not to be sneezed at.

JeffreyJefferson · 14/01/2020 14:41

pig

notthemum · 14/01/2020 14:38

Would never have considered it do really like it. But kids and parents can be cruel and could end up with Peppa pig right through school.

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