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Which word would make a wonderful name?

178 replies

Orphlids · 14/02/2022 16:33

There are some words which would make lovely names. My favourite is Obscenity. I think that would be delightful for a little girl. For some reason it has never caught on. Oblivious is nice for a boy. Has anyone else got any?

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TheYearOfSmallThings · 15/02/2022 21:48

I'd love to meet a little Vienetta!

mynameisnotmichaelcaine · 15/02/2022 21:50

Miscellany. I think it's such a beautiful sounding word.

Gj63 · 15/02/2022 21:52

Oh I wish I could remember the troll who posted a name that sounded like a criminal? Was hilarious thread for the puns

BelindaBumcrack · 15/02/2022 22:07

Menstrua or Lochia for a girl. Lynx-Africa for a boy.

Both exotic!

Cindie943811A · 15/02/2022 22:24

Boys. Sanguine , Heliotrope , Giardia, Cello, Chromium, Meridian

Girls: Tranquility ,Silhouette ,Taffeta, Chiffon, Nutmeg, Mayonaise

So many “suitable” words.
I bet Jools and Jamie Oliver wish they’d read this thread before they named their baby boy Dream Big River

Redshoeblueshoe · 15/02/2022 22:25

Great thread

Littlepinkpeg · 15/02/2022 22:33

Conscription

cakeforthewin · 15/02/2022 23:05

Al dente (al /Allie)

Masquerade (max)

Follicle (flick)

Patisserie (patty)

Limoncello

ladygindiva · 15/02/2022 23:14

Jovial
Hubris
Awry

IthinkIsawahairbrushbackthere · 15/02/2022 23:45

Epitome
Participle
Gerund
Haricot
Salutation
Sanitation
Moritorium

Ilovetommycat · 15/02/2022 23:57

Twins eligible and illegible. Ellie and Illie as nicknames.
Farty and Turd.
Go away and I hate you for teenagers.
Haven't you grown for a tubby child from stupid old fart relatives.

bigbadgoof · 15/02/2022 23:58

Aloof
Indiscretion

Galavant
lascivious
Luminous

Violetandpurple · 16/02/2022 04:54

@ItsGotToBePizza

Such an inspiring thread. I’m due my third set of triplets in April - GGB I was struggling terribly for names, as once they arrive, I will have 9 under 3. So as you can imagine I’ve used all my favourites.

Children are currently:
Pecan, Rooster and sciatica (all girls)
Ramekin, clavicle and osmosis (GBB)
I’m almost certain that following this thread I’m going to go for Obscenity, Obesity and Oblivion for these little ones 😊
Thank you so much for the ideas xx

Wow!!!
FindingMeno · 16/02/2022 07:41

@ItsGotToBePizza I so so want you to tell me this is true Grin

Penvelopey · 16/02/2022 07:58

Camembert (or maybe twins Cam & Bert)

Penvelopey · 16/02/2022 07:59

Slovakia

ilikeyourdognotyou · 16/02/2022 08:09

Boy - Mucus (great if you like Marcus & Lucas)
Girl - Phlegm

Inspiration came to me this morning on account of my cold!

Penvelopey · 16/02/2022 08:26

@ilikeyourdognotyou

Boy - Mucus (great if you like Marcus & Lucas) Girl - Phlegm

Inspiration came to me this morning on account of my cold!

I prefer Phlegmy
ItsGotToBePizza · 16/02/2022 09:58

@FindingMeno of course it's true Wink

somethingischasingme · 16/02/2022 11:11

Trellis

Cismyfatarse · 16/02/2022 11:43

I want a son called Mullet and a daughter called Perm.

ilikeyourdognotyou · 16/02/2022 11:47

@Penvelopey maybe Phlegmy when she's little and Phlegm as a teen or in the workplace. I like it!

iklboo · 16/02/2022 11:57

Scrofulous has a nice ring to it.
Sputum, too.

Penvelopey · 16/02/2022 11:58

[quote ilikeyourdognotyou]@Penvelopey maybe Phlegmy when she's little and Phlegm as a teen or in the workplace. I like it![/quote]
Perfect

MostIneptThatEverStepped · 16/02/2022 12:50

Phalanx has a nice ring to it.

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