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Poppy or Ivy

57 replies

TinkerTinkerbelle · 10/07/2024 17:24

Long awaited rainbow baby girl on the way. I can’t decide between two names- Poppy or Ivy. I know cutesy names aren’t everyone’s cup of tea but please be kind.

Poppy was my favourite for a long time (I’ve been doing IVF for years). Then I was slightly put off because it seems to be a very popular pet name. But my mum and sister LOVE it - this is their pick, which is making me re-think. I’ve also seen Poppy get a lot of hate on Mumsnet for some reason.

Ivy was a new favourite. Maybe it’s a little fresher than Poppy as Poppy has been popular for a while but Ivy seems to have more recently become cool. It was going to be Ivy in my mind and I had already started calling her Ivy when talking to my bump. But now I’ve discussed it with people and they all prefer Poppy - I’m confused.

What do people think? ☺️

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ReginaPhalange12 · 10/07/2024 17:46

Congratulations on your rainbow baby 🌈

Both are lovely names. We were going to call our DD Poppy but when she was born she didn't suit it so we called her something else. If you're having trouble deciding maybe wait & see how you feel once she is born?

Idarosetta · 10/07/2024 17:40

Really not keen on Ivy - awful plant! Also reminds me of an IV drip… in its sound? But that’s just me.

Poppy really lovely.

Congratulations 🌈

ChateauProvence · 10/07/2024 17:39

Poppy is beautiful (so is Ivy) but out of the two Poppy is my fave - congratulations on your rainbow baby x

sanityisamyth · 10/07/2024 17:34

Twiglets1 · 10/07/2024 17:32

Poison Ivy comes to mind - not a great name

This.

Twiglets1 · 10/07/2024 17:32

Poison Ivy comes to mind - not a great name

Aglassaday · 10/07/2024 17:31

This is SO hard OP both are gorgeous can feel the pain of picking one. Mega congratulations on your rainbow baby❤️

Do you have a middle name planned and if so could always add Poppy/Ivy after and have two middle names

Talkwhilstyouwalk · 10/07/2024 17:29

Honestly....you've waited a long time for this. Go with what YOU want and don't make the mistake of asking for opinions in real life. If you get an "I don't like...." from someone it might put you off the name, or an "I prefer...." from a close relative might mean that you end up choosing what they want instead of what you want! You will get a mix of opinions, probably 50/50....

Both good names!

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