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Holiday as a name?

62 replies

BreakfastAtTiffany · 12/03/2020 09:37

Holiday for a girl, is it usable? I’ve really got my heart set on it but my family isn’t keen 😭

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IVflytrap · 12/03/2020 18:41

I think if you go for it, spell it Holliday. It makes it more of a name, somehow.

FlappingTurtle · 12/03/2020 17:34

Like Holiday Golightly. Why not?

Goingunderground2 · 12/03/2020 17:32

Ridiculous

BeaCat · 12/03/2020 17:29

I like it and it had crossed my mind as a possible! Probably will get shortened to Hollie so it depends if that's bothers you. It's unusual but not crazy.

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BreakfastAtTiffany · 12/03/2020 16:10

Divided opinion then! I just think it sounds so bright and happy, and she could always shorten it to Holly if she wanted something more well known. I love the Audrey Hepburn character in Breakfast At Tiffany’s, her full name is Holiday with Holly for short.

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DoctorBambino · 12/03/2020 14:20

I think it could work, might get a few raised eyebrows but so many names do. If you love it, go for it!

Wheresthebiffer2 · 12/03/2020 14:06

Your title gives you your answer. Holiday is a word, not a name.
How about something normal, like Rachael?

user1493494961 · 12/03/2020 13:55

Dreadful.

TheReluctantCountess · 12/03/2020 13:51

No, I think it’s awful.

emmathedilemma · 12/03/2020 13:45

Sorry but I think it’s ridiculous!

Twelve8Ts · 12/03/2020 13:00

I liked it ever since I saw Holliday Grainger in that series last year. Think it’s pretty!

Astronica · 12/03/2020 11:33

I don't mind it. And it works for Holliday Grainger.

PaulinePetrovaPosey · 12/03/2020 11:21

I like it, and I'm usually sceptical about unusual names.

ChelseaCat · 12/03/2020 10:47

Not keen at all 😬 sorry OP

outnumberedmummy · 12/03/2020 10:45

Holliday shortened to Holly could work

Allthebears · 12/03/2020 10:44

I actually really like it. Spell it Holliday though, like the actress. I think she'll be known as Holly though day to day, so make sure you love that name!

ChewChewIsMySpiritAnimal · 12/03/2020 10:43

If you like it why not change your own name to it and see how you get on?

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DontCallMeShitley · 12/03/2020 10:40

How about Summer Holiday? Anyone who remembers Cliff Richard could sing along.

Isthistrueor · 12/03/2020 10:27

Maybe use it as a middle name and summer could be the first?

Panicmode1 · 12/03/2020 10:26

Think of the child. And how cruel children, particularly in secondary school can be. And then choose something else - it's not you having to suffer it.

BoomBoomBoomLetMeHearYouSay · 12/03/2020 10:25

I like it! I would go for the spelling Holliday.

Also Loveday is a similar sort of name.

Toomboom · 12/03/2020 10:23

Please don't inflict this name on your child. Poor child saddled with this for life with people questioning why their parents chose it.

PeskyRooks · 12/03/2020 10:22

Holly-May?

Ihaventgottimeforthis · 12/03/2020 10:13

I'd sing it at her every time a la Madonna.

Would drive me crazy I think.

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