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Holly and Ivy - is it a complete no-go?

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RedStarBlueStar · 21/10/2018 10:35

We already have a Holly, and like Ivy for dd2. (Yes, dd1 was a Christmas baby and dd2 is due around the same time)

Is the combination too clichéd/twee though?

If it’s relevant, we also have a ds Benjamin (Ben) who is between dd1 and dd2 in age.

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MrsBertBibby · 21/10/2018 10:38

The holly and the ivy when they are both full grown
Of all the trees that are in the wood, the holly bears the crown.

SlowlyShrinking · 21/10/2018 10:40

I love that carol

davisday · 21/10/2018 10:41

I wouldn't.

BertramKibbler · 21/10/2018 10:42

Bit harsh on Ivy though lol

Flyingpompom · 21/10/2018 10:44

Ben and Holly? I'm thinking you should call the next one nanny plum!

BertramKibbler · 21/10/2018 10:46

I didn’t think about Ben & Holly!

Tbh OP you may as well just go for Ivy.

She won’t be Ben & Holly & Ivy all her life.

Soon enough she will just be Ivy Redstar and no one will care what her sister is called.

IVflytrap · 21/10/2018 16:26

I really, really wouldn't. It makes it look as if you treated your children's names as a bit of a joke.

redexpat · 21/10/2018 16:33

I love it!

motortroll · 21/10/2018 16:39

If you live it then do it!

HollyBollyBooBoo · 21/10/2018 16:45

I love it!

kaytee87 · 21/10/2018 19:35

Oh god, please don't.

newrubylane · 21/10/2018 23:15

I just found myself humming 'Holly, Ben and Ivy' to the tune...

Budgieinaberet · 21/10/2018 23:19

I thought you were supposed to keep off the booze when pregnant

RavenWings · 21/10/2018 23:36

No, no, no and no. Noooooo.

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RedStarBlueStar · 21/10/2018 23:55

Seems it is a no go then! Such a shame as we love both names individually.

You’re right though about the ‘Holly bears the crown’ being far too unfortunate!

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MrsBertBibby · 21/10/2018 23:57

Exactly!

Poshsausage · 22/10/2018 00:03

Please please don’t

How about iris ?

spanishwife · 22/10/2018 00:05

What about Natalie for a Christmasy name? Natale/Nadal being romance language words for Christmas.

Redred2429 · 22/10/2018 00:09

I have one of these names and would of hated for my sister to have the other

moredoll · 22/10/2018 02:09

Stella
Seren
Angel
Mary
Gabrielle
Hope
Joy

moredoll · 22/10/2018 04:39

Robyn

Polkasq · 22/10/2018 08:32

Winter
Frances
Cassia
Eleanor
Estella

happystory · 22/10/2018 09:04

Don't do it.

Love Robyn though.

Shadow1234 · 22/10/2018 16:06

Agree with Robyn as an alternative.

OutPinked · 23/10/2018 12:46

I’d use Robyn for a Christmas baby. I have an Ivy so obviously a favourite of mine but Holly and Ivy is a no go, especially when you already have Ben and Holly!

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