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Harper

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summersun7 · 21/04/2020 23:03

I think I've fallen in love with Harper.....
I was initially so disappointed about Matilda but Harper just feels right.
What do you all think to N o a h and Harper?
The only other name I like is Summer. N o a h and Summer?
Could you call a baby Summer if she is born outside of the May to August timeframe? As that worries me that people will pass comment about it.

Why of the two names do you prefer and why?

Thank you!

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user1493494961 · 22/04/2020 22:35

Matilda is beautiful, Summer OK, Harper awful.

TheWordmeister · 22/04/2020 20:42

Harper has been ruined by the Beckhams.

Summer is really naff.

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summersun7 · 22/04/2020 20:36

Looks like Summer is winning by a long shot..... And reassuring it doesn't matter when she is born. Its summer somewhere 💛

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Cbeebiesrehab · 22/04/2020 19:35

Summer is far nicer than Harper. If it feels right definitely use it.

mamablondie · 22/04/2020 19:01

I really like Harper and get annoyed with the ‘fad’ comments. Harper Lee is a wonderful namesake, yes the Beckhams have a Harper but tbh I don’t think that matters x

Carouselfish · 22/04/2020 18:49

I like Summer. Pretty associations.

Even with the literary association of Harper Lee I don't like Harper. The letters and sound are quite harsh I think. Plus I associate with harpies.

tinylittlehat · 22/04/2020 16:32

Summer is lovely! Don't like Harper, immediately think of 'harping on' about something.

DottieLottie1 · 22/04/2020 16:26

I'm going to throw Piper into the mix if you like the name Harper.....

Verily1 · 22/04/2020 16:09

I prefer Harper

AnyaMoondial · 22/04/2020 16:07

Good for you op! Summer is awesome.

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summersun7 · 22/04/2020 16:00

@Ritascornershop sadly someone close to me has used the name. A few people have said use it anyway, however I don't feel comfortable doing that. Its a common name, these things happen. Just have to accept and move on.

@Whatsyourflava I do like Jemima, just not keen on Jem or Jemma, which will be inevitable nicknames.

I'm beginning to feel like I love Summer more than Matilda now :-)

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AfterSchoolWorry · 22/04/2020 15:13

Summer is lovely.

Harper isn't!

Ritascornershop · 22/04/2020 15:08

Many of us won’t have read your previous, so not sure why you’re not using Matilda (but to me it’s far and away the nicest of the 3). Summer over Harper for sure, I really, really dislike last names as first names, especially on girls.

Whatsyourflava · 22/04/2020 14:53

Summer, Matilda and Harper are all gorgeous
You might like Jemima or Sadie too but sounds like you’re sorted with Summer now - gorgeous

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summersun7 · 22/04/2020 14:14

Thank you all.
I met a Harper and it suited her. She reignited my spark for the name.
However, I think having a daughter called Summer is probably more me.
Ive been using the name Summer all day and it just feels right.
To all those who suggested Matilda.... as per my previous post, I don't feel I can use that name anymore. Im sad but I've just got to move on..

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incywincyspiders · 22/04/2020 06:26

I know a Summer born on the winter solstice 😂😊

AnyaMoondial · 22/04/2020 05:56

I really like Summer. It is a cheerful name.

daisypond · 22/04/2020 01:12

Matilda is the only one I would consider. Summer is OK. Doesn’t need to be born in summer.
Never Harper.

MrsP2015 · 22/04/2020 00:52

Love harper.

Was on my list but too related to the beckhams which now I don't think it's so beckham related as people use it but I've only heard of 1. I'd use it.

123Dancewithme · 22/04/2020 00:44

Matilda is much nicer than the other two.

DramaAlpaca · 22/04/2020 00:27

Matilda is the nicest of the three, by a long way.
I don't think of Summer as a name, it just sounds odd used that way.
I'm sorry, but I'm going to be brutally honest. I think Harper is horrid. It's a faddy name as someone said above, and just another example of the weird trend of using surnames as female first names. It also makes me think of the mythical creature the harpy, and of people harping on about something, so not pleasant associations.

But OP, if you like it use it. Make a decision, woman!

babynamelover · 22/04/2020 00:20

Ultimately you should go with what you love 😊.
Personally I prefer Summer to Harper.

wheresthehope · 22/04/2020 00:16

I have a Noah Ray. My girl name is Evelyn Harper

Astronica · 22/04/2020 00:07

Summer is my strong favourite of those - lovely name. It doesn't matter at all when Summer is born - it's a regularly used name irrespective of season. I dislike Harper and find it quite faddy.

Megan2018 · 22/04/2020 00:00

Agree, the Beckhams have ruined Harper.
Summer is ok, it’s a bit meh though.
Matilda is much prettier.

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