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I'm NOT naming her after my sister!

232 replies

Sprinklesandsprinkles · 11/11/2024 12:46

I'm wanting to get opinions on this name vs my DSs please.

We are having a baby girl and both really like the name Pippin. We'd mostly call her Pip, and have the options of Pippy or Pips. I like a name with lots of variation options that we like.

The thing making me unsure is I have a sister called Philippa and I know that a lot of people called Pip have it shortened from Philippa. I don't want people to always be asking Pip- is she Philippa named after your DS?

However DS has always been Phil and NEVER Pip so I can't decide if that makes it a non issue?

Side note- can Pippin be taken seriously on job applications etc?

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Whatisityoucantface · 11/11/2024 12:52

I would assume a girl Pip was short for Pippa or Philippa. Pippin is a hobbit in lord of the rings. And Pippa is too close to Peppa Pig for my liking!

MrsSkylerWhite · 11/11/2024 12:52

MistyF · Today 12:49

I think Pippin won't be taken seriously on job applications. What about Paola, Polina as alternative?

Rescue/companion dog applications? (Auntie Mabel 😁)

LadyGabriella · 11/11/2024 12:51

Pippin is not going to be taken seriously.

Overthebow · 11/11/2024 12:50

Needmorelego · 11/11/2024 12:49

I started to type Pippin and the auto correct changed it to Pippa.
So there you go.
Pippa = normal actual name.
Pippin = cute nickname.
🙂

I agree with this, Pippa for full name. Pippin won’t be taken seriously, no, but it’s fine for a nickname

Needmorelego · 11/11/2024 12:49

I started to type Pippin and the auto correct changed it to Pippa.
So there you go.
Pippa = normal actual name.
Pippin = cute nickname.
🙂

MistyF · 11/11/2024 12:49

I think Pippin won't be taken seriously on job applications. What about Paola, Polina as alternative?

SoupDragon · 11/11/2024 12:48

can Pippin be taken seriously on job applications etc?

personally, I think that's a no.