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Is Autumn too unusual?

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DomTH · 11/02/2020 13:54

I love this name for a girl (due in Sept) but worried it's just a bit too 'out there.'
Thoughts?

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SebandAlice · 11/02/2020 20:48

Love the name. It is my favourite season too.

AlpacaGoodnight · 11/02/2020 20:47

Love it!

badg3r · 11/02/2020 19:12

I really like it. But I met a toddler Summer once and her mum told me her name almost apologetically, she seemed embarrassed by it. I think season names are great but if you think it's a bit "out there" I'd be tempted to pick something else. Even though I love them I wouldn't be brave enough to use one (I am VERY boring and conventional Wink).

Whatsyourflava · 11/02/2020 18:44

@DomTH I’m suprised you say people have acted “confused/slightly amused” when you’ve told them the name. Is it an older generation by any chance or is it people without kids? It’s just once you join baby groups and things you realise how mad names have got since the 80s! Massive generalisation but a lot of people regret playing it so safe with their baby name once they meet Fox and Wolf at playgroup. (I must admit I love a classic name like Emma or Edward though and would never see a name like that as boring)

firstimemamma · 11/02/2020 18:40

I like it Smile

Omashu · 11/02/2020 18:39

I think the reason people don’t use Spring is because it’s a different word in its own right with a different meaning.

Luaa · 11/02/2020 17:43

I love it!

Bezalelle · 11/02/2020 17:41

The idea of it is nicer than the name itself. Think of the sounds.

"Orr" - harsh.
"Tum" - ugly.

Grumpbum123 · 11/02/2020 15:08

It’s pretty

bb2605 · 11/02/2020 15:04

@BumbleBeeFlower that's rubbish - it surely isn't only reserved for Autumn babies? I mean, you wouldn't call your baby Spring would you haha? Go for the name if you love it I don't think that's weird at all :-)

Willow4987 · 11/02/2020 14:58

I love this name!

Starburst8 · 11/02/2020 14:58

Love the name Autumn. DS would have been named it had he turned out to be a girl 😁
My theory is people use the names Summer, May, April and Winter without batting an eye, so go for it!

TheoneandObi · 11/02/2020 14:57

Nice name. Doesn't sound that unusual.
Oooh imagine an Autumn with beautiful auburn, or titian locks. Perfect!

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 11/02/2020 14:50

Nice name, agree its growing in popularity, have come across it a few times in recent years

TrippingOnSunshine · 11/02/2020 14:50

Love love love this name!! If I had another dd would definitely use this name!
Nn could be Autie??

Br1ll1ant · 11/02/2020 14:46

I know an Autumn that gets called Auts

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DomTH · 11/02/2020 14:45

I wondered about 'Tommie' but could be a bit tenuous.

If we go for it (quite surprised that DH likes it tbh) then I'll be glad if it becomes a bit more popular. I've run it past a few people and their expressions run from confused to politely amused haha.

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haverhill · 11/02/2020 14:45

In Donnie Darko, the English teacher says that 'autumn' is the most beautiful word in the language.
I'm fairly traditional about names, but Autumn manages to be a touch bohemian but also classy.

Divebar · 11/02/2020 14:43

There was a Winter here yesterday... that was definitely more unusual but both are pretty. And to answer your question... don’t shorten it? 🤷‍♀️

Whatsyourflava · 11/02/2020 14:41

I actually don’t think it will get shortened @DomTH

Maybe Autie (sounding a bit like Ottie short for Ottilie) - but I think it’s a name that will hopefully stick in its entirety

Whatsyourflava · 11/02/2020 14:40

@DomTH it’s definitely still pretty unusual though OP. Don’t let my stats put you off. I’ve never met one and I go to a LOT of baby groups 🙈

Darkpinkblue · 11/02/2020 14:34

Both my husband and I love it and will use it if we have a daughter though we may only use it if she was born in autumn

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DomTH · 11/02/2020 14:32

Thanks all. Surprised that it's more popular than I realised! Good to hear, in a way.

Any thoughts on what it could be shortened to?

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BobbyBlueCat · 11/02/2020 14:26

Very pretty.

BumbleBeeFlower · 11/02/2020 14:23

I love it! But I have been told I can't use it as DD will be a spring baby and it would be 'odd' 😩

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