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Not even pregnant yet so kind of a non issue but....

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Waiting2BAMummy · 30/08/2020 11:52

I’m actively TTC and was talking baby names with my sister last night and gave her my list of top girls and boys names.

It’s funny because I always said I’d never tell anyone my names until it was finally decided and baby was here and named as people always give you their opinion if you tell them before but most people won’t say anything if you tell them once baby is here and named.

So very high on my list for a girl is the name India and I would call her Indie for short. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea and there will be people who just don’t like the name I expected that.

My sister however said but what if she gets comments about racism?? I was floored and have absolutely no idea where she’s going with this.... thoughts please?

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Waiting2BAMummy · 30/08/2020 13:50

Thanks Ladies 🙂

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FippertyGibbett · 30/08/2020 13:43

I prefer Indie.

LairTai · 30/08/2020 13:40

Oh gosh it's not offensive- who would be offended by it as a name?

I love the name India and the nn Indie is gorgeous. I don't think there is any issue with calling your daughter this name.
Go for it! It's lovely :)

Creamteafatty · 30/08/2020 13:39

Geographical names are not that uncommon - Florence, London, Dallas, India. I think Quincy Jones has a daughter Kenya? Paris Hilton. Brooklyn Beckham. Orlando Bloom.

Names borrowed from other cultures like Bodhi aren't too uncommon either.

Actually people make a good point re colonial associations and the name India.

Indigo?
Ingrid?

DragonPie · 30/08/2020 13:24

I love the name India.

Don’t discuss baby names when you get pregnant is the easiest option!

JanewaysBun · 30/08/2020 13:21

Eh - no of course not racism! I'm not really a fan of place names/the name indie but it's fine. Indira also very lovely.

Kenya is indeed a girl's name.

Don't mention baby names to people though! Just present the baby with tht name.

daisypond · 30/08/2020 13:11

Your sister is right. It’s the colonial associations that are very offputting. Would you call your DD Kenya or Ghana or Rhodesia or Pakistan?

Firebird83 · 30/08/2020 13:04

I think it’s because of the associations with colonialism.

TruffleMama · 30/08/2020 12:47

How about just going with Indie rather than India being shorten to Indie?

BuffaloCauliflower · 30/08/2020 12:13

India has been used as a name here for a long time, it’s very unlikely anyone would make comments about racism. If you like it, use it. But also - don’t tell people your name choice until baby is here! People will always comment!

@Blankblankblank I love that video. Silly woman she is.

Dogsgowoofwoof · 30/08/2020 12:10

My best friends daughter is called India. This has never been an issue.

Blankblankblank · 30/08/2020 12:07

Reminds me of this, KH arguing she doesn’t like geographical names when her daughter is named India.
I do know an Indie but her name is Indira rather than India.

Unseeliequeen · 30/08/2020 12:07

Being seen as racist for calling your dd India would be extreme and pretty improbable. If you prefer the name Indie I would just go with that.

I think Katie Hopkins daughter is called India?

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