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Baby girl names… peach?

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PollyD123 · 13/08/2025 15:10

I’m due in a few weeks with a baby girl and struggling to find a name. I’ve swapped it constantly throughout the months and just don’t like anything. I was recently set on Lena but have realised how common it actually is, which puts me off a little bit. I recently heard the name peach and absolutely love it but after reading a lot of forums people seem to think it’s silly? I know it doesn’t matter what other people think but I don’t know if it’s too out there?! Thoughts?

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PollyD123 · 13/08/2025 16:46

DirtyDancing · 13/08/2025 16:45

Cute when a baby. Potential to be ridiculous when a grown women- risky because it’s highly dependent on the person.

Lena isn’t exactly common. I know one in my whole area of London..

My daughters father knows 3 and the health visitor I saw this morning knows of two.. think it just put me off a little

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DirtyDancing · 13/08/2025 16:45

Cute when a baby. Potential to be ridiculous when a grown women- risky because it’s highly dependent on the person.

Lena isn’t exactly common. I know one in my whole area of London..

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PollyD123 · 13/08/2025 16:45

Carodebalo · 13/08/2025 16:43

I think Lena is lovely and not common at all. Peach is also quite lovely but I would never go for Peach as an official first name. I’d call her Lena Peach(es) so that she’d had a better choice when older. In the meantime you could call her Peach (or anything you like).

I did actually think of this but weren’t sure if it went together really. She has a Spanish last name so have struggled all around with a first/middle name

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Alexandrine · 13/08/2025 16:44

Sorry but I find Peach as downmarket sounding as the Jayden, Kayden type names you mentioned for boys OP. I’d put Peach/Peaches in the same category as Princess, Honey, Bambi, Bunny etc for girls. I’m sure they do cross the social spectrum but only as nicknames rather than given names - similar “Plum” for example is a nickname for Victoria and “Peaches” could be for any girl whose name starts with P or even that has a “peaches and cream” type complexion/baby cheeks like peaches etc. I’d give her a more formal name on the BC but it doesn’t have to be as popular as Olivia!

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PollyD123 · 13/08/2025 16:43

IDidntSayIt · 13/08/2025 16:40

And yet there you are shallowly judging people called Jayden or Kayden purely based on their names.

I mean would you not judge the same 3 jaydens and Kayden’s who abuse and all do drugs the same?

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Carodebalo · 13/08/2025 16:43

I think Lena is lovely and not common at all. Peach is also quite lovely but I would never go for Peach as an official first name. I’d call her Lena Peach(es) so that she’d had a better choice when older. In the meantime you could call her Peach (or anything you like).

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PollyD123 · 13/08/2025 16:43

doglover90 · 13/08/2025 16:39

Her legal name is Lois Patricia. She chose Peaches rather than having it thrust upon her.

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Oh … someone picked peaches. Weird

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PollyD123 · 13/08/2025 16:42

elliesmummy19 · 13/08/2025 16:40

I hate it sorry OP!

That’s okay, thank you for not going on a long road of why it’s disgusting and just giving an opinion.

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PollyD123 · 13/08/2025 16:42

MrsMitford3 · 13/08/2025 16:35

But you have specifically listed names you consider chavvy upthread...

Pot kettle black.

You are very chippy and defensive-if you post asking if ppl like a name and they don't and try and point out to you the potential pitfalls and you just get annoyed it's all a bit pointless isn't it?

*I also have a DD named after a fruit 😂

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As I’ve said previously on the thread, a simple no I don’t like that would have sufficed not a horrible plain and nasty comment.

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elliesmummy19 · 13/08/2025 16:40

I hate it sorry OP!

IDidntSayIt · 13/08/2025 16:40

And yet there you are shallowly judging people called Jayden or Kayden purely based on their names.

doglover90 · 13/08/2025 16:39

Solange23 · 13/08/2025 16:37

The lord Leutenant of Bristol is called Peaches. Lovely name and really suits her..

Her legal name is Lois Patricia. She chose Peaches rather than having it thrust upon her.

PestoHoliday · 13/08/2025 16:38

Peach is not good.

Lena, on the other hand, is great. A strong name, classic and not too frequently used. Lena Headey, Lena Horne, Lena Olin... all amazing

Unicorntearsofgin · 13/08/2025 16:38

I knew a little girl called Evangeline with the nickname Peaches. She was adorable and both names suited. Would you consider a nickname? I like Peaches but the reality is kids can be cruel and I would worried she would be teased.

Solange23 · 13/08/2025 16:37

The lord Leutenant of Bristol is called Peaches. Lovely name and really suits her..

MrsMitford3 · 13/08/2025 16:35

PollyD123 · 13/08/2025 16:27

Surely people should be taught not to judge someone on a name no?

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But you have specifically listed names you consider chavvy upthread...

Pot kettle black.

You are very chippy and defensive-if you post asking if ppl like a name and they don't and try and point out to you the potential pitfalls and you just get annoyed it's all a bit pointless isn't it?

*I also have a DD named after a fruit 😂

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PollyD123 · 13/08/2025 16:31

doglover90 · 13/08/2025 16:19

Not sure why the OP even started this thread when they're being highly defensive and clearly aren't interested in what people think.

It’s hard not to get defensive when people are so cruel/nasty. I was hoping for opinions not nasty bashes.

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PollyD123 · 13/08/2025 16:30

Buxusmortus · 13/08/2025 16:27

Then don't subject your daughter to that possibility.

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Or maybe I’ll teach her not to listen to or care about other peoples opinions. Especially when they’re so nastily worded.

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PollyD123 · 13/08/2025 16:29

Frogs88 · 13/08/2025 16:28

Yet in this thread you’ve judged Jayden/Kayden as ‘chavvy’ and Olivia as forgettable. You clearly judge people’s names so it’s a bit naive to think others won’t do the same.

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If you had read my recent post on this you would see why I said that.

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PollyD123 · 13/08/2025 16:28

Buxusmortus · 13/08/2025 16:19

In that case help the poor child by giving her a normal first name. You aren't thinking about your child at all. Does her father think Peach is a great name?

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Again, poor child? My child is so wanted and will be nothing but loved and cared for. Her father isn’t a judgmental little twerp and knows that a name doesn’t mean anything.

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Frogs88 · 13/08/2025 16:28

PollyD123 · 13/08/2025 16:19

I’m hoping she doesn’t surround herself/come in that much contact with the type people who would judge her based off her name.

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Yet in this thread you’ve judged Jayden/Kayden as ‘chavvy’ and Olivia as forgettable. You clearly judge people’s names so it’s a bit naive to think others won’t do the same.

Buxusmortus · 13/08/2025 16:27

PollyD123 · 13/08/2025 16:26

Anything but naive. Just didn’t realise how horrible some people are but that’s not something I can control unfortunately.

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Then don't subject your daughter to that possibility.

17caterpillars1mouse · 13/08/2025 16:27

I know a Peach, it's quite cute whilst she's 1 but I do wonder how much she will appreciate it as she grows and isn't a toddler anymore

powershowerforanhour · 13/08/2025 16:27

If Aubergine is OK for a boy then Peach is OK for a girl.

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PollyD123 · 13/08/2025 16:27

Buxusmortus · 13/08/2025 16:25

But people are judged by their name! You need to realise that however much you want that not to be true, it still is.

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Surely people should be taught not to judge someone on a name no?

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