Baby girl names… peach?

Just no. It’s awful imo.

Friends dd is peach as a nn. Actual name is Kalliopea

Peaches Honeyblossom Geldof is one example of a similar name but she died of a heroin overdose at 25. So not a good association.

Peach or 🍑 is the emoji used to symbolise an arse so not a good association either.

I really wouldn't

Awww I think it sounds cute but maybe as a second name? My friend was called Chloe Pebbles and she was called Pebbles as a young child but asked to be called Chloe once she got to ten, so it was nice she had that option. I guess you have some cool Spanish names you could pick too?

But you’re judging the Jayden kayden name trend, you’ve already said it reminds you of kids on drugs. So you’ve said it yourself really…

Also, for what it's worth I think people being judged when going for interviews etc is not as prevalent as before. We're a multi cultural country - I head up recruitment for a company and I care about skills and aptitude, not a name. I couldn't give a toss if our prime minister was called Peach if she'd sort out the economy! So I don't buy into that from other posters to be honest :)

I love Peach! I also like: Honey, Blossom, Sage, Apricot, Cherry, Olive, Pomme, Pomona, Papaya, Lychee, Clementine, Lemon, Juniper, Junia, Sakura, Avalon

@PollyD123 it's not the most unusual name I've heard, not one I'd pick but there are lots of different names out there these days so after a while people would probably get used to it. However, as others have pointed out people may skip to the association with Peaches Geldof who had a very troubled life - you've noted associations with specific names so you know this is a possibility. The fact people didn't personally know her won't matter.

In a perfect world kids wouldn't bully and be mean, but unfortunately it is human nature and impossible to totally eradicate - the name Peach may give cause for teasing, as whether you agree or not, there is a connotation with bums. That's not an opinion, fairly factual with evidence on this thread! I think this is where people are saying "poor child" - no one is saying it's neglect as you've taken it to mean, people use the term when something related to a child could have been avoided - for example given a bowl cut! People would probably say "poor child". Take it in the vein it's meant, it's a common phrase and isn't used in the way you're taking it.

For what it's worth, and you haven't asked, but I've read the whole thread and I don't see any viciousness, only opinions with reasoning behind them. Whether you agree or not, people will judge and most likely offer their opinion to you, I'd work on not taking it personally/ too much to heart. You'll need to with a name like Peach.

You don't seem to agree but I've read your responses to be just as strong as the ones you've taken offence to, so although you think people aren't managing their words, perhaps consider you're doing the same.

Best of luck with the pregnancy and whatever name you decide. I like the idea of you trying it out yourself for a little bit to see how you find it

I give up. Can’t add the link, Google “The Stranglers, Peaches”.

Meant to add this link

Seriously, “Peach” and “Peaches” had sexual associations long before texting was a thing.

I think it’s cute, although peaches geldolf is a sad story and so is the character peach in the show ‘you’

I’ve only read the first two tabs of this thread and haven’t thought people have been nasty.
Olivia is a lovely name, which is why it’s so popular. Peach is waaay out there. There are baby names somewhere between the two that aren’t common - you don’t have to pick the name of a fruit. I (along with many others) would hate to be called Peach! Especially as it’s the ‘bum’ emoji!

Look I think the name is a bit stupid. That's just my opinion. I haven't called you a bad mother. I would feel a bit sorry for your kid briefly - I'm still not saying you're a bad mother. You need to loosen up tbh. You cannot get so offended over a name. If you're going to get so offended maybe consider a different name - or every time someone raises an eyebrow over the name you choose you're going to get pissed off and defensive. I'm sure you'll be a great mum but don't forget most of us on this thread already have kids so we know what other kids are like in reality and we know that's a pretty 'out there' name - at least where I live. Most people on this thread don't really like the name but you're the one calling everyone bitches & spiteful tbh! I'm assuming it's your hormones talking. Good luck with the birth etc and those first few tricky months.

They're not being bitches, they just feel sorry for her being lumbered with a very silly name.

I've never made a spelling mistake as an adult, no, and never in my life, even as a child, have I either said or written " should of". That's not a spelling mistake, it's totally nonsensical grammar and a teacher just would not use it. No one is ever taught to write "should of" at school, and if a teacher, as you claim to be, told any pupil to write it, they should be sacked in my opinion as they would have failed at the most basic level.

Call your daughter what you like, but in 13 years time you'll be moaning because your daughter is getting teased at school. That's another reason I don't believe you're a teacher because if you were, you'd be fully aware that children are teased and bullied for all sorts of seemingly trivial reasons.

If you are so determined to call her Peach then why did you bother asking whether people liked it? The vast majority do not like it and have explained why they don't like it.

They are not being bitches, they are explaining that, despite the fact that you think emojis are irrelevant and that children/teenagers should be taught to be nice to everyone, the real world isn't like that, and someone with that name is likely to be teased a great deal and just not taken seriously.

They're not saying you're a neglectful parent, you're doing a real disservice to actual neglected children by saying people have suggested that. They're saying that it's selfish of you to put your desire for a supposedly unique name above consideration for your child who will have to go through life bearing that name.

I also really hope that you aren't a teacher as you claim you are, because you have used " should of" instead of " should have" in an earlier post, which is utterly unforgivable in someone who is supposedly educated and is apparently educating children.

It's not my style but I have met a girl called Peach and she seemed to be happy and popular, not suffering because of her name. To me it makes a lot more sense than Peaches (why name one child after two or more peaches)? If anything I think it makes me think of the colour more than the fruit, and it's a nice colour.