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Velvet

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hobbgoblin · 24/06/2009 19:06

Someone just told me this was on their shortlist. I love it, I want it...

Can't can I?

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earlyriser · 24/06/2009 19:22

Not Velour sbs?

sobloodystupid · 24/06/2009 19:19

my sister has chosen a name remarkably similar to above, velvet not poly esther!. I daren't mention it here in case she googles...

IDidntRaiseAThief · 24/06/2009 19:18

immediately thought 'Tipping the Velvet 'too.

big no here.

seeker · 24/06/2009 19:17

Terry-Lyn is nice for a girl.

And don't forget the more traditional Polly Esther.

Bonneville · 24/06/2009 19:15

Its NOT A NAME!!!!!!!!!! Its silly. Whatever next?!

stubbyfingers · 24/06/2009 19:14

I thought fanjo too. Don't do it people!

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hobbgoblin · 24/06/2009 19:12

V. good lol at polly-esther

Custy, you didn't tell me that, I didn't hear you.

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boodleboot · 24/06/2009 19:11

no. i really don't think you can. could you call it out in the supermarket without feeling self conscious?

weegiemum · 24/06/2009 19:11

No. No. No!

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hobbgoblin · 24/06/2009 19:11

Yes it's the name of a fabric but that doesn't matter does it, names need to have meaning beyond the name. Leo means lion, Gordon means triangular hill...

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Tidey · 24/06/2009 19:11

Why not Silk or Satin or Polly-Esther?

Tortington · 24/06/2009 19:09

its also used as a descriptive term for a vagina

tipping the velvet

velvet glove etc

Greensleeves · 24/06/2009 19:09

I think it's lovely

TwoIfBySea · 24/06/2009 19:09

She would need to have dark hair and like riding horses.

Tidey · 24/06/2009 19:08

It does sound more like a pet's name than a child's, imvho. Like a tiny wee baby rabbit.

BigusBumus · 24/06/2009 19:08

Its not a girls name, its a fabric. Like acrylic, viscose and nylon.

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