coriander?!

[biscuitracer]

I'm thinking of calling my next daughter coriander, what do you all think?

Cayenne

Pepper

I'm glad many agree with us on here . Me and DH think that although its different its still a perfectly lovely name. also when shortened to ander its quite sweet.

I am laughing out loud on this thread.

How about
Vindaloo
Korma
Bhuna
Karhai
Pillau
Cajun seasoning
Clove
Chilli
Fenugreek
Methi
Asafoetida
Mace
Mustard
Star anise
Tandoori masala

We had it on our list when I was pg w DD, but eventually ruled it out. I love it, though, and think it can definitely work.

what about Kerenza? Sounds similar, it is an actual name and very pretty too.

Julia and Kerenza

Coriander and Colander.
Cori and Cola

Fenella would be much nicer.

Apart from the fact that ander comes from the root 'man' (as found in the name Alexander, 'defender of man'), a root shared by the word androgynous, how would poor Julia feel to have such an unremarkable name compared to her sister who got a fancy one from the spice cupboard?

Bloody lucky I would have thought.

Knorrina?

[hgrin] nooka

I agree but I really think they compliment each other really well. I think she would be made up to have such a lovely, ethnic name.

We have (very distant) Indian relatives in DHs heritage, we feel this would also be in recognition of them.

What about Balti? That's got an Indian flavour but comes from Birmingham.

I don't like it, but I do like Clover and have known two (who did not know each other).

If you use Tiger as the middle name my mouth would really be watering.

mmmm. Coriander Tiger Peshwari

Ethnic name?

I met a Thyme once. Struck me as the flower child sort. Felt embarrassed that she hadn't worked out she would be better off changing her name.

We feel its a fitting tribute as well as a suitable ethnic based name. It is set to grow in popularity. In a few years it could be word commonplace

Biscuit - what d'you mean 'ethnic'. it's a herb, it doesn't have ethnicity. incidentally the name of the herb is actually Greek in origin and the herb itself is native to many parts of the world. Just because it's used in Indian cooking doesn't make it (the herb or the name) indian or 'ethnic'! it isn't even called coriander in Hindi.

This thread isn't real...surely.

never seen The Archers classic!

... This is a windup.. Right?

Well yes, look at the name...of the OP?

racer.

Saffron? Not quite so stupid as Coriander.

Total wind up!

I'm sorry to disappoint but its a serious suggestion. Different? Yes, but also serious. We think it has a lovely sound and despite not being strictly ethnic it does remind you off India.