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heyitshol · 2021-08-30T09:07:12+00:00

Hi all. After considering middle names for Ada I'm also thinking about first name River. Any MN suggestions? Thanks x

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Doubledoorsontogarden · 30/08/2021 15:22

Do you need a middle name? River anything is going to sound like the name of a river.

MissBattleaxe · 30/08/2021 15:00

I think it's prettier than a lot of other names we see suggested. I'd keep to the natural world theme. River Rose, River Jasmine, River Daisy

Florasteddy · 30/08/2021 14:51

She's had a fabulous life

Florasteddy · 30/08/2021 14:50

Old lady River who's never been able to get a job, or a partner, because she got a tattoo which possibly has drug references on her wrist when she was on holiday and under 18.
If some of the fabulous bonkers posters on here are to be believed

notacooldad · 30/08/2021 14:50

Can you imagine a pensioner named River
Yes
HTH

amillionrosepetals · 30/08/2021 14:49

I bet Tom Cruise's kids are glad they didn't get called River.

roolz · 30/08/2021 14:47

@HoldingTheDoor

Can you imagine a 50 year old woman introducing herself as River?

I can't. It's a ridiculous name on an adult.

Much like Cliff, Heath, Rose etc? Equally ridiculous, yes?

roolz · 30/08/2021 14:46

@Bananarama21

Please don't name your child river its massively unfair.

No it's not. I wouldn't think twice about someone named river. He's hardly going to be bullied for it?

People have much more unusual names and nobody cares. I went to secondary with an Elvis, a Unique and more I can't recall off the top of my head.

...
Anyway, another nature name might be overkill, try a classic name op?

Florasteddy · 30/08/2021 14:45

@Gothichouse40

I got flamed on here for saying I did not like a name. Im sorry but Id use River as a middle name. Can you imagine a pensioner named River. Children have to go to school with a name, live with a name and grow old with a name. I really don't understand this fad for finding the most unusual and outlandish name you can saddle your children with. Ive known two adults who have already changed their name legally as they hated the Christian name they were given at birth. I know my view will not be popular but please think about your child's name carefully.

I think pensioner River would be a really cool old lady 🤩

Florasteddy · 30/08/2021 14:43

Sometimes posters ask for opinions on names. @heyitshol didn't, she asked for middle name ideas.
Someone upthread suggested Wren as a middle name. I really like those two together.

EarPlugAfficionado · 30/08/2021 14:42

Bend

wincarwoo · 30/08/2021 14:41

@Gothichouse40

I got flamed on here for saying I did not like a name. Im sorry but Id use River as a middle name. Can you imagine a pensioner named River. Children have to go to school with a name, live with a name and grow old with a name. I really don't understand this fad for finding the most unusual and outlandish name you can saddle your children with. Ive known two adults who have already changed their name legally as they hated the Christian name they were given at birth. I know my view will not be popular but please think about your child's name carefully.

Yes all pensioners should be called Margaret.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 30/08/2021 14:38

"I think it sounds a bit wet"

😂😂😂😂

Gothichouse40 · 30/08/2021 14:36

I got flamed on here for saying I did not like a name. Im sorry but Id use River as a middle name. Can you imagine a pensioner named River. Children have to go to school with a name, live with a name and grow old with a name. I really don't understand this fad for finding the most unusual and outlandish name you can saddle your children with. Ive known two adults who have already changed their name legally as they hated the Christian name they were given at birth. I know my view will not be popular but please think about your child's name carefully.

Marimaur · 30/08/2021 14:23

'How stupid. Do parents not have a single iota of common sense anymore?'

Bit extreme

Peanutsandchilli · 30/08/2021 14:09

@Cbeebiesrehab

I know 5 Rivers actually (mainly boys though) so it’s not that unusual. The girl River is River Rose. As a PP said I would pair it with a feminine name to soften it a bit.

The river rose then burst its banks?

How stupid. Do parents not have a single iota of common sense anymore?

DameAlyson · 30/08/2021 14:06

Don't choose a middle name beginning with a vowel if you live in the SE. It will always sound like River Ranna, River Rabigail, River Rashleigh etc whenever anyone says it aloud.

HoldingTheDoor · 30/08/2021 14:04

I don't think it's common in the way that Jack and George are, but comparatively common. A poster said that they know five. I've never known one so I guess it varies by area.

Pinkyjack · 30/08/2021 14:02

Shannon

FabianK · 30/08/2021 14:00

River-mae
River-jade
Rive-rose
River-lea

wincarwoo · 30/08/2021 14:00

@HoldingTheDoor

I'm surprised at the posts on here. I think a) River is a nice name b) it's not that out there or rare so don't get the responses as though it is a joke?

It's nice on a horse but not a human and to me it is out there. I've never encountered one. Clearly it's common in some areas but not in mine.

It's not a common name.

LizzieBet14 · 30/08/2021 14:00

I've taught a River-Raine......

JurassicPark101 · 30/08/2021 13:58

I’ve never known it to be used as a girls name before. It’s a lovely name though, ignore the people who can’t possibly imagine anyone with a name other than Amelia or Sophie. My name often comes up on baby name threads along with comments of “it’s sweet as a baby but can you imagine if your doctor/ solicitor was called X?” Unusual names are fine, as a child it was always the parents that tried to make me feel embarrassed about my name, kids (and most normal adults) couldn’t give a crap.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 30/08/2021 13:57

River Jay
River Jade
River Louise
River Belle
River Leigh
River Paige
River Penelope
River Beau
River Madison
River Elise
River Chanel
River Ashleigh

Cissyandflora · 30/08/2021 13:54

@imonlyhooman

River Rae

Oh god.