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Opinion on Poppy

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Goldenretrievermum · 02/01/2024 00:45

Any thoughts? The more honest the better! DD will be our first and we’re struggling, the only name that DH and I can agree on is Poppy but I’m not so sure

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ChanelNo19EDT · 02/01/2024 22:18

Awful sorry. It is grandpa in some parts of America I think.

Polly is much better, as is Penny. I like those in their own right or as nick names for Penelope. Also love Paloma

ActDottie · 02/01/2024 22:14

I like it. My husband had a dog called Poppy growing up so he was a bit unsure but today it officially made our list of potential names for baby girl - due this week :)

CharlieBoo · 02/01/2024 21:58

I really like it.. know a couple, both teens and works really well.. in 10 years time there will be adult poppys/lily’s/Rosies everywhere.. really don’t get the hate on this post and the usual ‘you’d never get a lawyer called Poppy’ brigade is out… which is utter nonsense

TheaBrandt · 02/01/2024 21:57

There was a serious late middle aged overseas reporter called Daisy and every time she came on I felt sorry for her having such a ridiculous name for her age and profession. It just sounded daft.

hotdiggetydog · 02/01/2024 21:53

Catsknowbest · 02/01/2024 17:51

So is the union flag. What extremists hijack is down to them. We don't see it that way- we see it as a symbol of remembrance.

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That's fine. I think we basically agree

Nofilteritwonthelp · 02/01/2024 21:29

sunflowerpinks · 02/01/2024 11:42

There are loads of lawyers called Poppy if you google

That doesn't make the name any less twee and cutesy though Grin

Personally I find the sound of Poppy too similar to Poppet or Poppy. So twee and comical, sorry. You did ask for honest opinions though!

Yeah I wouldn't choose to use a lawyer called Poppy

ChocolateCinderToffee · 02/01/2024 20:30

I've said this before on here but I've personally known two dogs and a cat called Poppy, so I would never use it for a human.

TootenCarMoon · 02/01/2024 18:04

Makes think of Poppy Pants, as in if your baby had wind and you’d say in a cutesy voice, “Who’s a little poppy pants?!’

tokesqueen · 02/01/2024 18:01

Infantile.

HuntingoftheSnark · 02/01/2024 17:57

I think it's lovely for a pet but lacks substance for an adult.

Wrapunzel · 02/01/2024 17:55

It was number one on my list and DH vetoed last minute so one of our pets has it! I love it Sad

Catsknowbest · 02/01/2024 17:51

hotdiggetydog · 02/01/2024 17:31

Look at any EDL or FLA march, absolutely loads of poppies and lest we forget. Poppies are definitely hijacked to an extent by the right wing.

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So is the union flag. What extremists hijack is down to them. We don't see it that way- we see it as a symbol of remembrance.

QuickDraining · 02/01/2024 17:48

Lovely name. I agree just throw in two middle names, and if they want to they can adopt the others later on. I like my real name, but it's not the one I am known by, and same goes for most of my family and friends, so it doesn't matter much. I find it fascinating how names find people. Get a list and decide when you need to.

sunflowerpinks · 02/01/2024 17:44

Twee and cutesy and only one letter away from PoopyBlush

UsingChangeofName · 02/01/2024 17:37

I find it very twee and cutesy, neither of which are attributes I like in names.

I agree with this.
Sort of okay for a toddler / little girl but doesn't really suit teens and adults.

I agree with pp who said it is for a toddler or a Labrador.

Sorry, but you did ask us to be honest.

hotdiggetydog · 02/01/2024 17:31

Catsknowbest · 02/01/2024 10:19

It's been the RBL flower symbol for over 100 years. It is not nationalist. Veterans household here.

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Look at any EDL or FLA march, absolutely loads of poppies and lest we forget. Poppies are definitely hijacked to an extent by the right wing.

BoleynMemories13 · 02/01/2024 13:55

Our cat is called Poppy. She's a rescue, so we didn't pick it, but it suits her.

I'm not a fan for humans, purely because I don't think cutesy names age well. I wouldn't want to be an adult Poppy, Daisy, Rosie, Tilly, Molly etc.

Each to their own though. It's top 20 popular so plenty of people clearly do like it. Cutesy names are all the rage right now though so when she's an adult it will be completely normal to come across adults with such names.

sunflowerpinks · 02/01/2024 11:42

There are loads of lawyers called Poppy if you google

That doesn't make the name any less twee and cutesy though Grin

Personally I find the sound of Poppy too similar to Poppet or Poppy. So twee and comical, sorry. You did ask for honest opinions though!

Doublebiscuit77 · 02/01/2024 11:26

For a similar vibe, I prefer:
Polly,
Effie,
Molly,
Pippa as a nn for Philippa,
Flora,
Daisy,
Wren,
Emmy as a nn for Emily,
Immie as a nn for Imogen,
Tamsin (Tammy),
Sadie,
Bonnie,
Connie,
Callie,
Carrie,
Cassie as a nn for Cassandra,
Bea as nn for Beatrice/Beatrix,
Thea or Teddie for Theodora,
Nancy,
Peggy,
Penny as a nn for Penelope,
Sandy as a nn for Alexandra,
Josie as a nn for Josephine

ShinyAppleDreamingOfTheSea · 02/01/2024 11:07

I like it - pretty name .

Stepbystepfan · 02/01/2024 10:28

It’s the ‘pee’ sounding bit at the end that I don’t like. Sorry 🙈 If you like the name then go for it! It’s nothing to do with anyone else. It’s not as if it’s offensive.

Maireas · 02/01/2024 10:19

It's a bit of a marmite name, I don't like it because it's a bit twee, like Minnie, Dottie, Daisy, Maisie etc.
You could think of a more classic flower name that wouldn't date as much?

Catsknowbest · 02/01/2024 10:19

hotdiggetydog · 02/01/2024 09:29

Lovely name but It has become a bit "help for heroes" / nationalist in the last few years.

It's been the RBL flower symbol for over 100 years. It is not nationalist. Veterans household here.

roombaclean · 02/01/2024 10:18

Adore! Can be a nickname for Calliope in Greece, but that isn't the origin. Derives from Old English Popæg (Poppy). Who cares if it sounds silly in another culture? Many names do.

TheGirlWhoLived · 02/01/2024 10:18

I have a poppy and I really wish I’d have gone for something a bit stronger! It’s a bit… wet and she’s a cracker. But her middle name is Delilah and I think that suits her a lot more! She quite likes Poppy but she wanted Tiffany a couple of years back so has no accounting for taste