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Is Poppy a cat's name?

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karron · 27/02/2012 20:26

Me and my husband both really like Poppy (for a gilr) but I feel it's a cat name. Also although I can imagine a small child called Poppy and an old lady called Poppy, I'm not sure I can picture a 30 year old Poppy. Quick opinions so I can cross it off or move it to the top of the list.

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ladywithnomanors · 27/02/2012 20:29

It was my rabbit's name.
But I do think it's lovely for a girl too. IMO the names of animals and people have crossed over and lots of names are fine for both. Smile

NickNacks · 27/02/2012 20:32

My cat was called Poppy.

He was also a boy.

crazynanna · 27/02/2012 20:34

crazykitten is called Poppy

mercibucket · 27/02/2012 20:36

our dog is called Poppy
do know children called that too though Grin

Chateauneuf · 27/02/2012 20:38

Poppy Cat on Nick Jr

gazzalw · 27/02/2012 20:40

DD has a daughter called Poppy - and she's a pukka little girl!

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karron · 27/02/2012 20:44

Thanks all, will have to see if she looks a bit cat like when born. If she is this will make DS very happy as he likes cats but has yet to express opinion on baby sisters.

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HomeintheSun · 27/02/2012 20:45

my friend called her DD Poppy but my in laws have a dog called Poppy as have the people next door. I agree the people and animal names have crossed over.

HolyNoSheDittantBatman · 27/02/2012 20:46

Poppy is a dog's name (I know at least 5), but it's also a nice name for a baby.

whostolemyname · 27/02/2012 20:47

I know a Poppy in her 40's. Im not sure if its her given name or a nickname. She is indian and very beautiful and exotic looking so i think of it as a beautiful name.

FilterCoffee · 27/02/2012 21:09

Poppy is a lovely name, and doesn't remind me of cats at all.

Tabitha on the other hand makes me think of cats straight away.

deste · 27/02/2012 21:44

My sons Beagle is Poppy.

deste · 27/02/2012 21:46

My sons Beagle is Poppy.

Popoozle · 27/02/2012 21:48

Poppy is the best girls name in the world Grin. Although, it has to be said, I may be slightly biased Grin.

If I were you, I'd go with the opinions of those who have already replied before someone comes along to berate you for even considering such a name as a Poppy could never be a barrister or High Court Judge Angry.

ThatsEnough · 27/02/2012 22:07

It is in our house!

sonniebonnie · 27/02/2012 22:09

Too cutesy for a girl/woman imo so yes, to me it is better suited to a cat or dog.

Kaekae · 27/02/2012 23:02

I am going to try to put you off Grin as I have a Poppy and the name is becoming annoyingly popular!! She gets lots of nice compliments about her name but I was in the park last week, called out to my DD and a guy walking towards me with his dog felt the need to inform me his dog was also called Poppy! I must say I used to have a solicitor called Poppy I thought it suited her well so I have no worries about the name suiting my DD when she's older.

OTTMummA · 28/02/2012 11:15

nicknack we must be related, i had a cat called poppy, from his constant expression he didn't find it amusing Grin

He was a great cat though, miserable sod!

I have chosen Rex as my boy's name ( still don't know what were having ) and most people have said ' oh thats a dogs name etc ' but i love it, so Rex it will be!
If you love the name OP then just use it.

maamalady · 28/02/2012 11:20

I have known a couple of people called Poppy, also one cat and one enormous Doberman dog.

Just so long as you don't pass over Poppy in favour of Fido or Tiddles...

qazxc · 28/02/2012 19:48

i love the name poppy, it's on my shortlist. i've also seen women in their late twenties/early thirties with the name poppy so don't think it's a name that won't grow with her. and if she really hates it that's what middle names are for.

Snoozypants · 28/02/2012 20:34

Errrrrm, our cat is called Poppy...

nooka · 29/02/2012 05:16

Our cat was called Poppy too. It's a bit cutsie for me, I'd prefer it as a nn for something more formal (but then I don't really like names that don't have at least two alternative forms)

CaoNiMa · 29/02/2012 09:16

The consensus seems to be that it is, indeed, a pet's name.

I've never liked it myself. I can't get past the "pop" part.

kerala · 29/02/2012 10:10

Doesn't translate well at all to adulthood. Fine for a toddler embarrassing for a bank manager. Go with your instincts and pick something else.

othersideofchannel · 29/02/2012 10:24

Not sure if it is necessarily a cat's name but it certainly a very 'cutesy' name that sounds very childish to my ears. It also sounds silly in other languages imo. It is like calling a child poppet imo.