Love this name but is it a bog no no?

[mamaLou13]

Harper. I think it's a lovley name but do you think it's a no no because its the becks baby name?

*Big not bog!! (in the title)

I really like it and would use it but I know (or at least presume) I'm in the minority.

No, think it's a no no because frankly its awful.

I wouldn't. Sorry.

I really don't like it, Beckhams or no Beckhams. Can you imagine a woman entering a board room and introducing herself as "Harper"?

I can't.

I like it although the beckhams would put me off a bit, I guess it depends when baby is due, if enough time has passed to not associate it with them.

She would actually be called "Harpernonothafterthemi'vealwaysreallylikedit" Which is, you will agree, a bit of a mouthful.

Harper sounds really lovely,and obviously you kind of think of Harper Lee, so its sophistocated (i think, anyway).
Its american so i guess thats why the Beckhams were attracted to the name, but maybe for that reason, people might say no.
Its still nicer than any of the top five uk names, so I would go for it.

I love Harper but definitely wouldn't use it after the Beckhams used it.

I love it, but unfortunately people would always think you've named her after the Beckham baby.

seeker I don't really understand what you mean by your post? Why would that be her actual name?
Just wondering if you would not use it is it because you don't like the name? In which case if you DID really like the name would you use it then or would you cross it off because it is such a well known celeb baby name?

I like it. I don't know if I would use it though, I would get fed up with everyone thinking I idolised the Beckhams

Too surnamey for me.

I quite like it, Dave Grohl also has a daughter named Harper, much better association than the Beckhams!

It's one of my favourite names (love 'To Kill a Mockingbird') and I was actually really miffed when the Beckham's used it! It puts me off a little but I think enough time has passed that people won't think you copied. And who cares anyway, if you love it go for it! OH won't let me .

I'm not keen on the name, but the Beckham connection would make it a definite no-no for me.

I wouldn't use it because of the Beckhams. It also sounds a bit like Harpie...

No matter what you say, people will think you aspire to be Victoria Beckham.

I don't like it and didn't know about the Beckham's child. Celeb association wouldn't necessarily put me off a name though.

Ignoring the Becks issue, to me it just sounds like a boys name.

Harper sounds masculine, harsh and not elegant at all, sorry.

I like it, Mockingbird reference, also a great character from Angels in America.

But, the Beckhams using it would put me right off.

I like Harper but for me makes me think of the girl in Wizards of Waverly place. It is American sounding though.

I think Seeker is right, everyone will ask if she's named after the Beckhams' child. I like the name myself, but it has been tainted (unless you actually like the Beckhams, in which case go for it).

Bear in mind her full name was Elle Harper Lee. But you should use whatever name you wish. You may get Beckham comparisons but it''ll soon pass once your dd becomes the Harper that all your friends and family know.