Topsy

[mrsb83]

What do you honestly think of the name Topsy?

On the plus side if you are introduced as Topsy in some circles there might be an assumption that you must be an aristocrat!

No fucking way, sorry.

That;s probably true, Fluffy. Though they'd also think you had a real name too.

There is nothing weak or flimsy-sounding about Topsy, it actually has quite a strong sound. Something like Esme or Amelie sounds flimsier to me.

I think people associate it with rabbits and book characters but that doesn't make it weak.

Although I might draw the line at Flopsy :)

I quite like it but I agree with previous posters who say better as a nickname.

Thanks for the responses

I like it as much as a landscape CV. Possibly this best comment I've heard on here .

It's utterly ridiculous, your child would be ridiculed.

Incidentally my cousin had a pony called Topsy, the pony's sister was called Turvy... Something to think about...

There is nothing weak or flimsy-sounding about Topsy, it actually has quite a strong sound. Something like Esme or Amelie sounds flimsier to me.

Sylvanians, you silly I'm not talking about the sound 'top' and comparing it to a softer 'esme' or Amelie. It 'sounds' weak and flimsy, not because of the actual sound (chuckle again) but because it's not a proper name.

I've just remembered another one, from Blyton this time. Bimbo and Topsy. Bimbo is on a par with it I think

Well my point exactly. Your belief that it's flimsy arises entirely from some old associations. So it could actually become fashionable and sound great because the "flimsiness" isn't inherent.

You silly! :)

It's a no from me. It is a cute nickname, not a suitable name for a grown up.

I used to have a cat called Topsy! But for a person? Nooooo!

So it could actually become fashionable and sound great because the "flimsiness" isn't inherent.

In Sylvanian land, perhaps.

Otherwise, I really think not.

It's a rabbits name or the nick name of a frightfully posh person. If you really love it give your daughter a sensible name on her birth certificate and use Topsy as a nick name

But (as I have discovered from MN threads on the topic - had no clue before) 'Tuppence" is what some people call their fanjo.

It's cringeworthy.

No, just no.

What about Tilly or Tilda?

I always wondered if it was a real name and if it was, why would someone give their daughter such an unusual name and her twin brother such a common one? Then I think I've become too invested in Topsy and Tim and I switch CBeebies off.

Sounds like one of those silly childhood nicknames a la Binky or Tiggy that aristos have.

But as an official name? D-e-f-i-n-i-t-e-l-y not. No.

It's utterly ridiculous. As is Elfey

A grown up called Topsy would be cursing you for limiting her career options significantly.

Flopsy? Cottontail? Peter?

My pet name for DD when she was two and had ringlets (curly top or Topsy). Only acceptable use, IMO.