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Venus, Story, Ember or Apricot?

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Spaghetti0h · 11/03/2022 10:54

Venus, Story, Ember or Apricot?
I've narrowed my name list down to these.
I want something a little different to the top 20 names if possible.
Middle name would be Jean.
Which is your favourite in order please or what do you think?
Tysm for the help x

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Flamingofeathers · 11/03/2022 10:56

I think it would be cruel to name a child apricot, remember they will grow up to be respected adults one day

Snowbell99 · 11/03/2022 10:56

Story is nice. Ember is okay.

Venus is too Serena and Venus Williams. Apricot is a little bit funny (sorry! but Apricot Jean honestly made me laugh, sounds like a nickname for a fruit seller).

BugsyDrakeTableScape · 11/03/2022 10:56

Well those are quite different to the top 20 names. Not my cup of tea so couldn't advocate for any of them.

WeAreTheHeroes · 11/03/2022 10:56

Please don't name your child after a mythical goddess, fruit that looks like bottom, the burning remains of a fire or a tale. So many dodgy connotations and she'll probably end up calling herself Jean.

ApolloandDaphne · 11/03/2022 10:57

I don't like any of those. At a push Venus is okay and recognisable as a name. Possibly Ember. Story and Apricot are terrible in my opinion.

CoffeeBeansGalore · 11/03/2022 10:57

Ember is pretty.

dogschewbones · 11/03/2022 10:58

Ember is possible. The others are unkind!

BenchBench · 11/03/2022 10:59

Story
Ember
Venus
Apricot

CrackersDontMatter · 11/03/2022 10:59

I love Story.

notacooldad · 11/03/2022 10:59

Blimey, are you not going to like your child!😮

Thewindwhispers · 11/03/2022 10:59

Not Apricot. I know someone who was named after a fruit and the mockery at secondary school was relentless. Why would you give your child a name that encourages bullying?

Ember is ok. Story is ridiculous and again invites bullying.

This is about your child, not your desire to be different. Give her a name that she will love. No one on earth could love being called story or apricot 🤦‍♀️

Spaghetti0h · 11/03/2022 10:59

@WeAreTheHeroes

Please don't name your child after a mythical goddess, fruit that looks like bottom, the burning remains of a fire or a tale. So many dodgy connotations and she'll probably end up calling herself Jean.
😂😂😂
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MrsSkylerWhite · 11/03/2022 11:00

You really can’t call a child Apricot.

ChardonnaysPetDragon · 11/03/2022 11:00

it sounds like a litter of retriever puppies working in a strip bar.

Spaghetti0h · 11/03/2022 11:00

Aww I like Apricot!
Is that a resounding no to that one?
I didn't think it was too much different to Peaches etc

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Awwlookatmybabyspider · 11/03/2022 11:00

I love Story.

Hurrylittlefroggy · 11/03/2022 11:00

...You're not serious, are you?

Ember is ok at a push but she will get called Amber. Venus is a lot to live up to. Story and apricot are your pregnancy hormones talking. They're not names.

thingymaboob · 11/03/2022 11:00

They're all awful and pretentious IMO. Sorry to be blunt.

Spaghetti0h · 11/03/2022 11:01

@ChardonnaysPetDragon

it sounds like a litter of retriever puppies working in a strip bar.
Seriously ☠😑
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Spaghetti0h · 11/03/2022 11:02

@notacooldad

Blimey, are you not going to like your child!😮
Aw that's not nice 😭
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TraceyLacey · 11/03/2022 11:02

Jean is nice.

Cheeseandlobster · 11/03/2022 11:03

I agree wih @thingymaboob Please don't do this to your child. I am sorry but they will all cause untold problems for them.

Gosports · 11/03/2022 11:04

Apricot is similar to Peaches….in that it’s not a good name for a person either!

wildthingsinthenight · 11/03/2022 11:04

I love Story.
No to Venus and Apricot.
Ember is nice but she will forever be called Amber.

PollysPockets · 11/03/2022 11:04

Ember is lovely but I really dislike the rest