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Name 'Pepper'?

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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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inwood · 14/01/2020 14:33

It was my dog's name when I was growing up so urm, no.

MummytoCSJH · 14/01/2020 14:30

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

TeenPlusTwenties · 14/01/2020 14:24

Call her Pippa. Then let your DS accidentally caller her Pepper and let it stick as a nickname.

PPopsicle · 14/01/2020 11:15

Why not have pepper has a middle name?
That way it can work as a nickname but the child can easily just revert to their first name when older if they want?

It’s really unusual and I don’t think, like you say, when you’re child is older they will all have similarly rare names, in fact it is more ‘old fashioned’ names that are coming back into fashion

XXcstatic · 14/01/2020 07:26

You're very defensive, OP. Apparently you can't take a bit of criticism from randoms online, but it's fine for your child to be saddled with teasing for life.

If you cared about the child's wellbeing, you'd give it a conventional name, but use Pepper as a nickname. That way, it always has a choice. What is your motivation for saddling it with a name that may be a constant embarrassment? It's putting your own need for validation before the child's welfare.

PointlessUsername · 14/01/2020 00:30

I like it. My 1st thought is Annie, not pepper pig.

Blackbear19 · 14/01/2020 00:29

Pepper where's the Salt!

Sorry op it's a no from me. Stupid name for a child.

Gibbonsgibbonsgibbons · 14/01/2020 00:28

We have a friend named Pepper Smile they suit their name very well

Comefromaway · 14/01/2020 00:23

Reminds me of the tough orphan in Annie who is a bit nasty.

Deadsouls · 14/01/2020 00:15

No I don't like it
Maybe Pippa

Bluewater1 · 14/01/2020 00:13

No

74NewStreet · 14/01/2020 00:10

Didn’t you get the Dr Pepper reference, op?

Astronica · 14/01/2020 00:01

I quite like Pepper. I was thinking about whether it's just that I would think it appealing if I met someone with the name, or whether I myself could live comfortably with being named Pepper. And yes, I think I'd actually like it. I do completely disagree with the argument that you couldn't be a doctor or anything else. I know all sorts of professional people with interesting and quirky names. While I like it for itself I also like it as a nickname for Penelope or Persephone.

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ilovechocolatebiscuits · 13/01/2020 23:48

@DickDewy 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

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ilovechocolatebiscuits · 13/01/2020 23:47

@XXcstatic I hope you enjoy being a nasty human being. You are clearly very insecure and need to get a life

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ilovechocolatebiscuits · 13/01/2020 23:46

@Silvergreen I know how ridiculous was that comment😂

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SisyphusDad · 13/01/2020 23:26

Pippin Galadriel Moonchild. Aka Pepper. Good Omens. Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.

TARSCOUT · 13/01/2020 23:25

My friends dog is called pepper.

DickDewy · 13/01/2020 23:23

This small child will one day be an adult saddled with an idiotic name because its parents thought it cute.

FrancisCrawford · 13/01/2020 23:20

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AlpacaGoodnight · 13/01/2020 20:06

Love it

firsttimeivfmum · 13/01/2020 20:06

I love it! I love unusual names though 😊

XXcstatic · 13/01/2020 20:02

I think it like it as a baby name if it wasn't for that little cheeky bitch of a pig, but not sure whether it works for adults.*

That doesn't matter. As long as the parent thinks it's cute and makes them special, it's fine for their child to suffer a lifetime of embarrassment.

Silvergreen · 13/01/2020 19:29

'What if she grows up to be a doctor?'

🤣🤣🤣👍

GiveHerHellFromUs · 13/01/2020 18:39

Aside from other children (which you think won't be a problem - fair enough) do you think it'd work as an adult name?

I think it like it as a baby name if it wasn't for that little cheeky bitch of a pig, but not sure whether it works for adults.

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