Harper...

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Hello! I love the name Harper, but I can't help associate it a lot with the Beckhams.. thoughts?

Yes, associated with Beckhams here too. Also, harping on about something.

I love it. One of my “choices”. Was a bit disappointed when the Beckhams chose it but still associate it more strongly with Harper Lee.

I've got it for dd1, love it and always get comments on such a lovely name. Also dont know anyone (personally) that has it. Have always wanted the name as a huge bookworm and to kill a mockingbird is one of my faves 😊

Beautiful name

So I also associate it to Harper Lee, but tbh I hadn't thought of the name for a long time and it was only really when the Beckhams named their daughter it that it came back into my mind... I'm a bit torn!

Awful name, makes me think of 'Harpie'.

I can. Also only think of the beckhams tbh

It's a hideous name. It's just a very ordinary surname being used as a first name, and makes me think of a harpy which is not a pleasant association.

Beckhams. Even I know this, and I know very little about celebrities.

It’s too associated with the Beckhams now, and before that Harper Lee. Harper is only a pen name. Her real name, by which she was known all her life, was Nelle. Harper was the surname of a doctor who helped save her sister’s life, I think.

I know two one year olds called Harper, I think it’s increasing in popularity. I’m not really a fan though

Too Beckham-y.

Blythe
Hadley
Piper
Blair
Sloan

all have a similar preppy vibe to me

Harpy
Harpic
and the Beckhams.

I have a literature degree and still think of these before Harper Lee tbh

Amazed anyone thinks the name Harper is preppy! It’s the complete opposite.

It doesn't work in so many accents. I'm really not sure about it and I love TKAMB too.

I'd use Jean (Louise) though!

Surnames as girls' first names is quite a preppy thing to do, so...

Your call, OP, but she will be forever known as Harpic by schoolmates.

I think surnames for first names are quite tacky. But if you love it do what you want.

Surnames as girls' first names is quite a preppy thing to do, so... Maybe in the US. Not in the UK.

Preppy as a concept is American.

No, sorry. Dreadful name. I just don't like the way the word sounds.
But chances are we'll never meet and even if we did, I wouldn't comment on your child's name

Assuming the OP is in the UK, it gives off the opposite vibe. Not private school and buttoned-down shirts and aiming for elite universities.

It’s a no from me.

I like it. I do think of the Beckhams but would put me off the name

Depends on your accent. It's ok if you pronounce the R at the end but not great if you pronounce it "haw-pa". (I'm not British so not sure what accent I'm doing there but hope you know what I mean)