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A sister for Jupiter?

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MultipleMama · 20/09/2013 18:34

We have decided to wait until the twins are born to decide their names as it seems we can't settle on two this time round. We're having b/g twins and have a list of possible names that flow and match each other as well as the other DC.

We both fell in love with Jupiter so it's on the list but cannot find a girl's name that matches (topic wise) or flows. We did love Astra Faye but sounds too close to Ash Tray!

We don't like Juniper, Juno as they're too close in name.

Any ideas?

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EastFife5Forfar4 · 21/09/2013 08:04

I would rather be called Jupiter than John.

curlew · 21/09/2013 08:33

If you were called John you would almost
certainly be the only one in the school......

daughterofafarmer · 21/09/2013 08:44

What about Indigo?

Personally I would think Jupiter was a girl. Whist I'd love to be brave I would chicken out and go for something like: Merlin Jupiter and Indigo Grace.

But that's my me. I agree that it makes a refreshing change from all the Oliver's, Thomas and Alfie's!

nooka · 21/09/2013 08:58

I have a very unusual name and I have to explain it every time I meet someone new. Luckily for me I love my name, so that's OK, but it is an issue.

I suppose the difference in this case is that when introducing yourself as 'Jupiter' no one is going to ask 'where did that come from' or how to spell it because it is common enough as a planet name. I still gave my children much more conventional names than mine because it can be very wearing to always have your name commented on, have receptionists say 'what' when you give your name, have to spell it out etc etc. I've had people ask if my name is made up, what country I'm from, why my parents chose it etc etc, and you can't really refuse to answer unless you want to appear very rude.

BananaHammocks · 21/09/2013 09:12

"If you were called John you would almost
certainly be the only one in the school......"

But not once he starts work and is working with people of a very wide range of ages.

AbiRoad · 21/09/2013 09:18

I actually like a lot of the girls names suggested but do not like Jupiter for a boy at all. In part I think it is because I would not know whether to expect a boy or girl, and in part I think for some reason it is much harder for a boy to carry off an extravagant name than a girl. Not sure why that should be.

littlemisswise · 21/09/2013 09:24

I asked my teen DSes if they'd like to be called Jupiter and they both gave a Hmm face and said "no!"

I don't like it, sorry.

RhondaJean · 21/09/2013 09:39

Op op op < jumps up and down with hand in air>

Did you see my Jupiter and Gemini?

It's perfect!!!

lljkk · 21/09/2013 09:56

Gaia is horrendous. "See that girl! She's Gay -ugh!!" Or even, "She's not a girl at all, she's a guy -uh!"

Gaia makes Jupiter look positively boring.

outtolunchagain · 21/09/2013 09:56

What about Hero or Daphne or Vita .

I have to say I am not a fan of Jupiter , but each to their own.I think the problem with very unusual names is that in the first instance people are often judged by their name and not who they are, it almost becomes a barrier .

My favourite is Damian Grammaticus , not really a fan of Damian just love the combinationGrin

froomeonthebroom · 21/09/2013 10:04

Are you naming a child or a cartoon character? Hmm

Swangirl · 21/09/2013 10:21

Lara the mother of Jupiter
Pandora
Venus

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pencilsharpener · 21/09/2013 10:42

Seren. It means star in Welsh.

pencilsharpener · 21/09/2013 10:45

Oops, pressed "post" before I'd finished...

My other suggestions are Seraphina or Angelica, which are both to do with angels.

Oriunda · 21/09/2013 12:13

The OP didn't post asking 'what do you think of Jupiter?' but wanted suggestions for his sister. She has already chosen Jupiter as the name for her twin son, so I think it is incredibly rude for people to give unsolicited opinions on a name that has already been decided upon. Some of you have been extremely unpleasant too. Those of you suggesting he will be bullied at school I imagine would either have bullied children yourself or be the parents of bullies, with that attitude!

There are lots of names I don't like, and yes that I judge, but if someone has already named their child I see no point in expressing that opinion. My view is that if you like a name, own it and be proud of it. If you are embarrassed to shout it out in a playground, or care what other people think, you don't love it enough. As for being 'pretentious', well none of us know OP's social standing/circle etc and for her it may not be pretentious but totally the norm to have a more unusual name. Certainly in my area there are lots of less common names around that I am sure a lot of mumsnetters would deem pretentious, my own son's name included. I don't care what other people think though and I hope to raise a confident, secure boy who totally rocks his name!

OP, some great suggestions here. Still think Gaia is lovely, also Seren has been mentioned a few times and that is a great name. Like Pandora a lot too.

EasyCompadre · 21/09/2013 12:23

It's got to be Aurora or Estelle, just has to be! Grin

Oriunda · 21/09/2013 12:42

Ooh, I love Aurora! DS would have ended up being called Aurelia if he had been a girl (my other choices were way too out there for DH).

OP, if you can bear to, do come back when you have decided, I really want to know!

BoyMeetsWorld · 21/09/2013 13:43

Aurora would have been our girls name but were having a boy. It's perfect.

MysteriousHamster · 21/09/2013 13:49

I know the name Jupiter from the Three Investigators kids books, so I think it's great!

No help with suggestions as I think most of the girls names mentioned are nice :)

AlansCatalanCat · 21/09/2013 14:11

"It's just unfortunate that the more unusual the name the more likely they are going to be bullied both by kids and unprofessional teachers who maybe don't mean to bully, but think they're being clever and original."

This is teasing, not bullying. It's comments like this that devalue the word "bullying". Real bullying involves fear, threats and often violence. People just taking the piss is NOT bullying. It's annoying, but it's something we all have to learn to deal with, the earlier the better IMO.

Whitershadeofpale · 21/09/2013 14:11

Am I the only person who when they hear Nina Nanar thinks of that bit at the beginning of Wigfield's Saturday Night? Blush

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MultipleMama · 21/09/2013 16:57

As, Oriunda pointed out. I did not ask for your comments on what I may or may not name my son but help on a thinking of a name for my daughter.

Why are you getting off topic? I don't like common overused names much like most of you probably don't like unusual names like Jupiter but hey each to their own.

Thanks for all the input the names are still undecided. I have less than 10 weeks left so still time. I will come back and let you know either way :)

Dh likes Pandora but I don't.

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RhondaJean · 21/09/2013 16:58

WHAT.

ABOUT.

GEMINI

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MultipleMama · 21/09/2013 17:10

Rhona Forgot to reply, sorry!

I like it but DH doesn't.

I asked my 5yo what he thinks and he likes Jupiter. I like Oliver is a posh name so will a child with that name have expectations to live up to too? You can't say a child with unusual name has to live up to something. He doesn't. End of discussion. I'm not bothering defending myself especially over a name that hasn't been chosen yet. Stay on topic please or go debate somewhere else.

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