Honey?

[babynothreee]

Just curious of opinions, as its the only name me and DH both seem to like.

A F.R.I.E.N.D.S episode sprang to mind:

Phoebe: Alright… Suzy - can I call you Suzy?
Precious: My name is Precious.
Phoebe: I can’t say that, so um, Suzy I’m gonna be straight with you…. 😂

I think I’d react the same way if someone told me their name was Honey.

Fine for a cute baby but not for a grown woman trying to make her way in life. It's a bit of a trashy Kardashian type name.

Golden retriever name

Hi Hun. It's a no from me.
Cute nickname or dog name..
People grow up. I would hate to be called Honey as a real name.

It wouldn't be my choice, but if it reassures you in any way, the only Honey I actually know is a formidable, intelligent woman who has reached a very senior level in her career and is widely respected in her industry.

Hey there, naming your daughter Honey sounds like a lovely idea! DD has a classmate named Honey and even though I was surprised at first, now I'm totally used to it and think it's a nice name. I'm a big fan of nature-inspired names. I did notice that some folks on here can get caught up in what they consider to be "proper" names especially according to class.

Had our mothers relied solely on the opinions of naming forums and adhered strictly to the advice given in the 1970/80/90s etc, most of our names would have been drastically different.

If you love it, go for it. Simple. Prioritise your own internal voice over outside influences, and then raise little Honey to do the same.

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No.

Honor nn Honey would be nice.

I wouldn't like to be called Honey.

No. It’s dreadful.

Call her ..
Manuka .. Honey
Honor .. Honey
Honoriah .. Honey or Norah

Sorry but I have to ask- how is anyone seeing Honey as a nickname for Honour? Surely it would be "Onny" then? Just doesn't flow for me to use Honey for that when nobody pronounces the H in Honour
Honey as a stand alone name I don't mind, I've heard far worse.

There is nothing wrong with having the name Honey for a first or last name. It just means keeper of bees or one who loves honey. At least that's the etymology it's given. Strangely enough I have traced this back further than the idiots on the internet. How to say it's English but it does go back to further old English/German as Hunig and Scottish Honea. I think there's even a Hunly version but not sure.
Whether it's your baby your dog or your boy. I was born male. My last name is Honey,. I was in the military and I was a duty section leader with a guy named Lemon so you can imagine. It's kind of like naming a boy Sue. If you remember that old Johnny Cash song. About the last thing a person is going to remember is if you use Honey the wrong way at least with me anyway. You just might get stung.
I have a little brother who served as well.
Personally I don't see anything matter with it.s long as you don't put the name Kissimmee behind it. I have a cousin this name but hers was Kissimmee Honey. She changed it. I'm not sure if her parents are still alive. 😂. So yeah name your kid what you want to. They can change it. It's no worse than naming your child Winifred, Josephine or Beau. Because you're probably going to be called Winnie JoJo or Josie and Boo boo. I would be more afraid of having one of those names.

Honey was on my shortlist, but I think most people thought I was being a bit silly. I was big fan of Foyles War and one of the main characters is played by an actress called Honeysuckle.

I probably wouldn't pick it now though as so many people where I live say 'Hun' as a greeting or description for anyone e.g. at work from a supervisor; "thanks for that Hun" and it is like nails on a chalk board for me.

But I say go for it, if you both love it!

During my time in Canada, I had the opportunity to volunteer with indigenous First Nations communities and I met folks with some seriously fab names, one of them a little girl named Honey! I love it.

Thing is, 'idiots on the internet' are the same people who will be meeting the child and then adult IRL. And whose opinion the OP is seeking. Not an over invested etymologist.

Hi Honey = Hi Luv

Pornstar jokes her whole life

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Its a cute name, but she’ll be saddled with people making assumptions about her.

Honey is much nicer than Olive! I actually really like it.

I think it is adorable for a small child but as she gets older it may be infantilising and it def will feel very different as a teen/adult and she may not thank you for it.

I would suggest either as her middle name and call her that as a child but give her options or give her a name that Honey can be the nickname of.

Please think about her whole life-not just the early years!

My cocker spaniel is called Honey

I think its fine. I don't know many people who use honey as a term of endearment anymore. Its a bit showgirl but not anymore than say Lola. She'll fit in with the other edible names
Olive, Clementine, Basil, Madeleine, Sage, Pepper, Poppy, Brie, Cherry, Hazel, Benedict, Ginger etc. I like the Matilda connection too.

I grew up with a girl called Honey, she was very well loved at school and the name never seemed to cause her any issues. It fitted well with her surname too though so maybe think of that too.

Just imagine her boss calling her into the office someday; "Honey, can I see you in my office?" Don't inflict years of teasing on your child, it's a dreadful name.

Wasn't there another thread recently where the OP wanted to call their child "Lovie"?

Seriously, what would you be thinking!

It baffles me how often parents presume they are naming a baby, whereas with luck they are naming a person who will be an adult for 70+ years.

Honestly OP, if you and your DH like it and it blends well with your surname then go for it.

You will receive some really disparaging comments on here at times.

Our DD has a rather unusual name - more so than Honey - which occasionally is suggested on MNet but which is always shot down as being dreadful, chavvy, Godawful etc.

DD has had this name for 30 years and IRL absolutely everyone loves it, says how beautiful it is and how it suits her so well. (Our DD has SLD so can’t comment upon how it would have affected her professionally but I do know she has always been the “Teacher’s pet” throughout her life so doubt very much she would have found it held her back in any way.)

If this name is calling out to you then go with it. I very much doubt you will regret it.