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Harmony or Harmonica

127 replies

ramidad123 · 15/03/2021 12:28

DH came on here a while ago asking for advice for DD. Think we've settled between these two just can't decide. Thanks for any advice ! G

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GreenHairThingy · 15/03/2021 13:30

Harmonica is the name of Cheyenne's baby in Superstore! There's a whole joke about her confusing Harmony and Harmonica and being too dim to realise that Harmonica isn't actually a name.

(And my username is a homage to Cheyenne!)

Onjnmoeiejducwoapy · 15/03/2021 13:29

They both have fairly strong—I’m sorry, I can’t find a nicer way to put this—stripper connotations if applied to a person. Also EHarmony is a dating site so it’s like calling her Tinderella, everyone will think they know how she was conceived. I really really wouldn’t.

Also are a poster up thread said Harmonica is the name of the baby in Superstore—the joke is that they’re the “white trash” teen pregnancy couple with parents in jail and that’s the name they picked. I’m sorry it’s just not a good starting point.

idontlikealdi · 15/03/2021 13:26

You cannot call your child Harmonica. You couldn't call a pet Harmonica FFS.

MuddleMoo · 15/03/2021 13:14

Harmony

Odile13 · 15/03/2021 13:13

The teen couple in the sitcom Superstore call their baby Harmonica - it’s funny because they’re both a bit clueless.

Harmony is definitely the way to go!

HasaDigaEebowai · 15/03/2021 13:13

To be fair if you went with harmony then harmonica is quite a cute nickname

Nightbear · 15/03/2021 13:13

Birth control or mouth organ? OK

Crosstrainer · 15/03/2021 13:11

The problem with Harmony is that it sounds like a mispronunciation of Hermione.

DogsAreShit · 15/03/2021 13:09

Although really if you want to keep up to date it should be eHarmony.

frogswimming · 15/03/2021 13:09

Harmony.

Harmonica is a musical instrument.

DogsAreShit · 15/03/2021 13:08

I think they're lovely names OP.

Similar:
Mouthorgan
Hammondorgan
Barrelorgan
Organgrinder
Motherbrown
Eeieeieeio

muddyford · 15/03/2021 13:05

Harmony = hair spray.
Harmonica = mouth organ.

If you want your DC to endure a lifetime of leg-pulling about their name go ahead!

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ramidad123 · 15/03/2021 12:57

Harmony is a real consideration. harmonica is DH thinking he's funny

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Clarice99 · 15/03/2021 12:57

This thread is hilarious Grin Grin Grin

Harmonica vs Harmony. A musical instrument vs hairspray. Definitely neither.

Hopefully, for the child's sake, it's back to the drawing board for the OP!

DeRigueurMortis · 15/03/2021 12:51

It's a bit like asking shall I call my boy Lister or Listerine?

Regularsizedrudy · 15/03/2021 12:48

Tambourine?

CattyCactus · 15/03/2021 12:47

Neither.
One is a musical instrument the other is a hair dye.

NameChangedForThisFeb21 · 15/03/2021 12:47

This is a joke right?

No one in their right mind would name their child HARMONICA. It’s a mouth organ.

I really feel sorry for people who work in the name registration process.

Ihopeyourcakeisshit · 15/03/2021 12:47

I can't believe Harpy was suggested as an alternative Confused

Kitkat151 · 15/03/2021 12:46

Harmonica? Are you taking the piss??

ShesMadeATwatOfMePam · 15/03/2021 12:46

There's no fucking way you're thinking of calling your kid harmonica.

AmazingBouncingFerret · 15/03/2021 12:45

I’m quite liking Kazoo.

Ploughingthrough · 15/03/2021 12:45

Harmony Test is pre natal screening

percheron67 · 15/03/2021 12:45

Harmonica? Why not Harpsichord or Piano? Poor child

comfyoldcardi · 15/03/2021 12:44

Isn't harmony some sort of pregnancy or ovulation test?
Harmonica is just ...

Sorry OP. I think we owe it to our children to choose names that they can live with comfortably.

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