Autumn as a first name

[Whoopiedoo]

Any opinions?

I quite like it. The only one I've ever known was about 30 years ago at primary school. We all thought it was a bit weird then. She had pet mice too though so that was unusual as well.
Now I'm a bit more grown up I like it!

It's funny because there was a thread a couple of years ago and everyone hated it! Will try to find link.

I would love to know what nicknames could be used for Autumn... I really like the name, but this would concern me...

Tammy?

It's my 2 year olds name. We called her Autumn Rose (surname) - lots of people comment on it (usually positively)

Most people I know in RL don't seem to have nn's, myself & my DC included. It seems to be a real MN thing that every name must have a nn. I think Autumn is a lovely name so why shortern it?

I'm not having a dig at anyone - honest! - it's just an observation.

Ha, absolutely footle - case in point!

Wrt nn, potato you might not see the need to shorten or abbreviate but a Lot of kids do - most of my friends throughout school were known by their one syllable nn.... In some cases the parents Hated it but what could they do?!

It's not a bad idea to have your own nn on the back burner - saves someone else thinking up a less favourable one at least!

Gorgeous!

This is the Queen's grand-daughter in law, Autumn Phillips, née Kelly. Love her name!

Lovely name

Love it.

I absolutely love it!

I think we can safely date its popularity on MN to the arrival of Autumn Philips in the Royal Family!

I personally don't like it.

I love it too.

I don't like it at all, but am obviously in the minority.

It's not different to Summer or Winter, which I find equally bad. It's a bit like naming your child Sunday.

Well I love Autumn as a name but then I would

Yes caoNiMa ! Before the royal connection it was definitely seen as an adult entertainment name.

Sorry but I'm not a fan. I know a toddler with the name and her nickname is naughty Auty.

If she's due in Autumn, yes. Any other season a big no no

I think it's really pretty

I love the name Sunday, it has the sun in it!

Beautiful name. I knew a little girl called Autumn when I was younger and always thought it was a lovely name.