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Velvet for a baby name?

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PlanetMJ · 10/09/2014 20:52

Hello, I am really loving the name Velvet for a girl. It has lots of lovely connotations for me from childhood being an avid fan of National and International Velvet and The Velveteen Rabbit.

I also love the Pixies song Velouria.

Am I missing something really obvious that will forever condemn future daughter to a life of cringe?

What do you think?

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TheFilthiestPersonAlive · 11/09/2014 17:21

I also like it, great name. I actually know a Velvet who is very cool and as far as I know she's never had any sniggers about her name.

BitOutOfPractice · 11/09/2014 17:21

I don't like it, mainly because I think it's an ugly sounding word

Daddypigsgusset · 11/09/2014 21:55

Well, these replies are just charmin Grin

baskingseals · 11/09/2014 22:05

Op, I think Velvet is a gorgeous name. I would be happy to be called Velvet.
Good choice.

BingoBonkers · 11/09/2014 22:11

It's a dog's name.

MalibuStacy · 11/09/2014 22:20

But I wanted to call MY daughter Velvet . I was inspired as a little girl by the Velvet doll who had a friend called Crissy (anyone else remember them?)

It's a lovely name. Far better than a boring, pedestrian name, IMO.

NerfHerder · 11/09/2014 22:26

I love the Pixies song Debaser... but I won't be naming any children after it!

catellington · 11/09/2014 22:27

I love it, loved both the films Smile

CeliaBowen · 11/09/2014 22:32

I know a 6 year old Velvet. I like it.

WowserBowser · 12/09/2014 09:07

How about Blanket?

MackerelOfFact · 12/09/2014 09:46

Izal is quite funky.

UriGeller · 12/09/2014 10:32

Nah, dogs usually have names like Sally or Sadie or Alfie or Archie.

Vivi is a great nn for a girl named Velvet.

BingoBonkers · 12/09/2014 16:09

One of the neighbours has a black lab called Velvet.

yes12345 · 14/10/2016 18:58

My name is Velvet, and I LOVE my name. Everyone tells me they like how unique it is as a name. It adds some spice to my personality and person in general.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 14/10/2016 19:49

It's a beautiful name, also love Ebony.

AmysTiara · 14/10/2016 19:53

Sorry but Tipping the Velvet. No no no.

Turbinaria · 14/10/2016 19:55

Love it

Karlakitten1 · 14/10/2016 19:55

Why not Lycra? Please, the poor child!

Portobelly · 14/10/2016 19:59

I think it's a beautiful name.

squishee · 14/10/2016 20:04

Nah. Violet?

GoldTippedFeather · 14/10/2016 20:13

I actually quite like it.

It has a similar feel to Verity for me.

Boolovessulley · 14/10/2016 20:55

I quite like it. I prefer Velveteen though.
I've heard far worse names.
Just make sure it fits with your surname.

MotherDuckSaid · 15/10/2016 09:31

When I hear velvet my immediate thought is the lesbian connection..
To 'tip the velvet', in other words go down on someone !
Sorry, but reeeeeally wdnt choose Velvet !

KoalaDownUnder · 15/10/2016 15:03

Sounds totally porn star/stripper.

MerryMarigold · 15/10/2016 15:07

A. Are you pregnant?

B. What's your boy's name?

I prefer Viola