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Can I name my child after a vegetable?

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OfficialMum123 · 16/03/2016 18:14

My DH has a list of traditional names he wants to call our child. Things like Mary or Sarah if it's a girl and John or Michael if it's a boy.
I've talked to my friends about it and they all seem to think this is a good idea but I have my own list of names that my DH thinks I got rid of.
What I want to know is; are these names good names for a child? So far I've got: Endive, Guava, Pepper, Radish and Zucchini. I like them because they sound exotic and unique.
What do you think?

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sugar21 · 17/03/2016 16:17

Has celeriac been suggested?

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Groovee · 17/03/2016 16:20

I worked with a girl called Kale in America. Was most put out when her mother turned up one time and it turned out she was called Melissa but wanted a cool name and tried it out at her summer camp job.

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DonkeyOaty · 17/03/2016 16:20

Onions got a nice ring to it. Excellent, mmcake

Grin Grin Grin

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OutToGetYou · 17/03/2016 16:54

Sorrel?

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averylongtimeago · 17/03/2016 17:02

Just don't OP.
On the other hand, some herb names may be ok.
Tarragon
Sorrel
Rosemary is a girl's name anyway as is Angelica
Best not go with Chives, or Garlic

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MyFavouriteClintonisGeorge · 17/03/2016 18:33

Shallot
Cumin
Jicama (Mexican vegetable, double exotic)
Okra
Cavolo-Nero
Romaine

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AndNowItsSeven · 19/03/2016 05:48

How about capsicum with red as a middle name?

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Questionsagaintoday · 19/03/2016 06:34

Sweet Corn Lastname
Brussels Sprout Lastname
Lemon Balm Lastname
Maris Piper Lastname

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AuntJane · 19/03/2016 06:53

Love Maris Piper Last name, but wouldn't King Edward Lastname be better?

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ashesandfire · 19/03/2016 09:36

I know a Pepper and it does suit her actually although personally I would worry about the potential for Peppa-related nicknames at school! Plus there's Pepper Potts so I don't think it's that far out there.... the others are a bit much though!

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SquirrelledAway · 19/03/2016 11:39

King Edward, Vivaldi, Violetta or Lady Balfour if you're going posh, Rooster, Jazzy or Desiree if not-so-posh?

I know an Anya, which is also a spud variety.

And, come to think of it, Will n Kate have called their baby after a potato.

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