Harper or Nova?

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We have a DD due at the end of the year and struggling a little on the name.

Harper, Nova and Harlow are my favourites but I know that Harlow gets a right dragging around these parts 😂

Ooooo I love Harper! Not keen on Nova, it makes me think of the old Vauxhall Nova!

No to all 3 from me, sorry.
Harlow is a place.
Nova means 'new' to me and doesn't seem like a name.
Harper only going to be a Beckham name now (plus really it's a surname).
What about Holly or Harriet or Clover.

My favourite is Harper but I also like Harlow I'm not a fan of Nova

Good Lord! Why would you inflict any of those on a child.

@Colinthecaterpillar35 haha I understand the connotation between the car! I like it because it’s a little ‘out there’ but worry it’s faddy.

@witchlikehazel have friends with both of those names, and not keen on Clover but thank you!

I don’t like any of those, sorry. They all have similar associations-they’re the absolute opposite of classy, and honestly I would have an immediate certain impression upon hearing those names. Sorry, I know that makes me a judgemental twat but I’m being honest because this is a place for honest anonymous opinions and people will be thinking it in real life.

They sound like OK names for a business or maybe a dog, but I think a child should have an actual name.
There is lots of great ones out there.

sorry, another thought: Nova initially made me think of Ova = eggs (specifically in the ovaries). Sorry again for the negativity, but as pp says, people will think the same or worse in real life.

Harper- wannabe Beckham

Nova - an old vauxhall car

Harlow - A town in Essex.

Sorry but they are all awful

None of them they’re all awful

Ok so the general consensus for Nova is a no go - I knew this would likely be a marmite choice and I’m quite on the fence as I think it’s pretty (don’t hang me!) but I’m leaning towards a possible middle name.

Harlow again is another I knew would be torn. We are very far from Essex so not a connotation most would make but also respect that night not always be the case.

I do like Harper - I’ve never heard it as a surname and I get the Beckham connotation. I have a very popular name (top 10) in the last 5 years and I want something a little different for her.
I’m not really into the traditional names - any suggestions?

Harper is the best of the 3.
Not really a fan of any though.

Nora rather than Nova?

@oldestmumaintheworld

Good Lord! Why would you inflict any of those on a child.

Exactly

If you want something out there go with a nature name like Barley, Wren, River or old lady chic like Rita or Joan. Not likely to be any others I the class.

Harper

@Dmsandfloatydress

If you want something out there go with a nature name like Barley, Wren, River or old lady chic like Rita or Joan. Not likely to be any others I the class.

Love Wren! Don't like any of the others OP, sorry.

People are so judgemental.
I have a Harper she's 7.
She wasn't named after the Beckhams daughter either.

OP - if you're looking for a name, don't ever post it on MN.
You will be bashed! :)

@Pinkypie86 thank you - I was in two kinds but thought I’d be curious and whaddya know, curiosity killed the cat 😂

Love Harper. I don't think it's a 'Beckham only' name at all.

Nova is actually the name I would pick if I could bring myself to be "out there" - so that would be my vote!

Harper.

Nova is a car.

Harper if it has to be any.

Nova is a car, and I am as far north as you can get almost and still know Harlow is a town in Essex.

I honestly really love them all..

Harlow is my favourite 💗

I love Nova