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what do people think of the name, Season

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dolphin50 · 23/06/2019 15:58

I really like this name. It means fertile and I like that it has a growth name meaning. Jackson means son of Jack and so Season sounds like son of the sea which I love. I also like the feeling of the seasons of your life with bringing a human being into the world. Season also sounds a bit like Caesar and I like the fact that the second S sounds a bit like a Z. For a girl I think season has a cool nature vibe too and Alison, Addison don't sound masculine so Season certainly wouldn't and it sounds a bit alternative. I've never heard of this being a name though and I wonder if anyone else has. It does come up on a baby meaning list but I hadn't heard it

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LassOfFyvie · 23/06/2019 22:02

It is no more a child's name than door, chair, table or lawn mower

Exactly. It is a truly awful suggestion for a name.

Bouncingbelle · 23/06/2019 22:04

Can just imagine a male Season offering a bit of Seasoning 😣😣

MrsXx4 · 23/06/2019 22:05

This thread is so funny!!

FWIW I think of dog period too! 🤣

MummyofTw0 · 23/06/2019 22:06

Sorry but no

dothewalkoflife · 23/06/2019 22:11

It's awful. I am sorry. I know you've said you've decided, but I just had to say. My first thought was Season... as in one or two (been watching too much Netflix!). Addison to anyone in healthcare also is reminiscent of Addison's Disease (nothing wrong with that particularly, just what comes to mind!). There are SO MANY names out there. You must be at least slightly open minded given you posted here?!

Ellapaella · 23/06/2019 22:13

Makes me think of dogs being on heat. They are in 'season'. Sorry but I'd never even consider it. It's not actually a name.

dothewalkoflife · 23/06/2019 22:13

Lots of unique water themed names here (some quite odd but other lovely ones): www.momjunction.com/articles/water-inspired-names-for-your-baby_00356000/#gref

Theworldcouldbemymollusc · 23/06/2019 22:14

I can’t remember any other thread where the op has asked for advice - had an unanimous response and then steadfastly ignored everyone. How funny!

LorelaiRoryEmily · 23/06/2019 22:15

Utterly ridiculous. Poor kid

TeapotofTerror · 23/06/2019 22:37

Inspired by your username OP, I quite like Dolphin. How about that, it has nautical connotations!

Prettylittlelady · 23/06/2019 22:38

I really don’t like it - and like many people have said it’s not actually a name. However, many names were ‘not names’ before they were used...North, Apple, Bear....so you can call your child whatever you want just be aware of the potential response to the name..

CloserIAm2Fine · 23/06/2019 22:44

It’s awful! Your poor child!

GlacindaTheTroll · 23/06/2019 22:45

Bear was a MN for Rupert, was it not?

Northey (the literary one) was conceived in the Great Northern Hotel at Kings Cross, and her parents were considered odd for it. And Apple is a company, so on a par with Addison (minicabs)

autumndreaming · 23/06/2019 22:47

Oh OP please don't do this to your child. You can say 'each to their own' but you aren't the one who has to live with the name!

IsabelleSE19 · 23/06/2019 23:04

These out-there names are all very well, but I think it's a shame that classic traditional names like Balonz are being overlooked here. For a boy or a girl.

Mycatsaninja · 23/06/2019 23:10

I know of a little girl called Promise 🤦‍♀️ why? Just why would you do that to the most precious thing in your life.? Can you imagine how it's going to go for that poor girl when she's older........ You're on a promise there mate 😂. My mother lumbered me with a totally inappropriate name and I can tell you, I got rid at the first opportunity, I was not starting grammar school with IT, no way.!
Please OP, think about this. Don't make it all about you !!

Tillygetsit · 23/06/2019 23:30

If this isnt a wind up and you have read this thread OP why be so cruel to your baby?

dolphin50 · 23/06/2019 23:31

To me Season is a gorgeous name and sea a beautiful nickname. I was asking if anyone had heard of it and was surprised to find that some of you have while most haven't. To all parents out there, go with your heart when naming your child.

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Miniloso · 23/06/2019 23:33

Season just reminds me of seasoning food.

AquaPris · 23/06/2019 23:44

Makes me think your child is a cooking instruction. Lightly season the chicken...

Cupcakey · 23/06/2019 23:48

This is season my eldest and this is my middle one salt and my youngest pepper...
Please tell me this is a joke.

Sakura7 · 24/06/2019 00:07

I was asking if anyone had heard of it and was surprised to find that some of you have while most haven't.

Everyone has heard of it. As a word. Which is what it is.

To all parents out there, go with your heart when naming your child.

Don't be surprised if your child goes with his heart and changes his name. And wonders what on earth possessed his parents to put that millstone around his neck.

I really hope this thread is a joke.

Marryoneorbecomeone · 24/06/2019 00:10

Addison is a disease!!!

RosaWaiting · 24/06/2019 00:16

Child will change name
Poor child.

Seriously op, how would you have felt with that name?

HildegardCrowe · 24/06/2019 00:16

Is your actual name Dolphin OP?

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