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Poppy?

62 replies

frankiedays · 21/08/2026 19:56

What does everyone think of Poppy?
is it likely to date badly?

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ChocolateCinderToffee · 23/08/2026 04:11

I’ve known two dogs and a cat called poppy so I wouldn’t use it for a human.

NamingNoNames · 23/08/2026 00:31

MNLurker1345 · 22/08/2026 23:50

Lovely name. My favourite flower, ‘coquelicot’ in French.

I wouldn't want to be called Coquelicot. Pavot might suit a dog.
Rosella is better, خشخاش sweet, Klaproos or Mohn might not work in the UK. ケシ...

JustMeSimply · 22/08/2026 23:54

Wouldn't choose it know far to many older and toddler poppies now lol

MNLurker1345 · 22/08/2026 23:50

Lovely name. My favourite flower, ‘coquelicot’ in French.

Mailys · 22/08/2026 23:43

I LOVE the name Poppy. In 2006 my new car was known as Poppy as I loved the name but wasn't having a family at that stage! 20 years on and three kids later I still love the name. But we had one girl and two boys and another girls name got the vote. If we were to have another girl, she would be Poppy.

Please go for it but please don't add on Mae or anything else as a double barred name as it's so nice on it's own!

CaptainWidepant · 22/08/2026 23:27

It’s lovely, and no more “twee” than other flower names like Rose, Lily, Daisy, etc. I know a couple of middle-aged women called Poppy as well as a 10yo and it suits them all perfectly well

LilyLemonade · 22/08/2026 23:22

It's sweet enough but yes I think it will date.

garlictwist · 22/08/2026 22:14

It’s not for me. My friend’s wife is called Poppy and is in her thirties and I always think it’s a bit of a silly kind of name.

PrettyLittleRose · 22/08/2026 22:01

I like it. I prefer Lily or Daisy though.

Excellentsausages · 22/08/2026 21:57

It's too twee for my tastes (along with Rosie). I prefer Polly.

It's been a top 100 names since at least 1996 so i doubt it will date quickly as it's not a super fast riser. Top 10 name now.

YosoyEduardo · 22/08/2026 21:48

My first cat was Poppy. Great name for a cat.

Crazycockerpoo · 22/08/2026 21:48

I love Poppy 🥰

agri · 22/08/2026 21:45

Love it

DramaAlpaca · 22/08/2026 21:44

Strongly dislike it; just so cutesy and twee.

BotterMon · 22/08/2026 21:36

Neighbour's dog is Poppy. Bit twee for a human. Cute for a kid but not an adult.

Strawberrydelight78 · 22/08/2026 21:21

I think it’s lovely there will be no confusion over how it’s pronounced or spelling. It suits adults as well I prefer it to a lot of the names I hear of now.

pasanda · 22/08/2026 21:09

My dd is called Poppy. She is now 22yo and it REALLY suits her. When she was very young, it was much less common, and everyone absolutely loved it when I said her name.
I still love it - she is Poppy Ella.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 22/08/2026 21:06

My GD’s name I love it

user1492757084 · 22/08/2026 08:13

If you like it she will not be a lone Poppy.
Also like Polly.

paddleboardingmum · 22/08/2026 00:26

Nice

Humanswarm · 21/08/2026 21:19

I taught a Poppy, beautiful child and has gone on to great things..

parkezvous · 21/08/2026 21:18

Love it. I know a late 20s Poppy and a 4 month old.

NamingNoNames · 21/08/2026 21:14

I know adult ones and I like it. I don't think it particularly twee.

drippingyethappy · 21/08/2026 20:58

mathanxiety · 21/08/2026 20:40

Very twee and juvenile.

This.

Littlejellyuk · 21/08/2026 20:58

Is it just Poppy as a standalone name, or does the baba have a middle name?
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