Honey?

[babynothreee]

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

It's such a pretty name but, somewhat reluctantly, I have to agree with PPs that it isn't a name that will serve your DD well. It does make me think of strippers for some reason!

However, I also think that these thoughts of strippers or toddler names will be fairly fleeting, that she will "own" her name and once people get to know her, they won't still be thinking of strippers. So there is that, and at least it will be character-building.

Alternatively, Honeysuckle is a good alternative, with Honey as a family nickname. Or maybe Hortensia, Honey for short?

I really like it

No.

Certainly will not help when trying to be taken seriously at work and as an adult in general...

Use it as a middle name if you want but not as a first name.

This thread dates back to October 2023.

Old post but… my daughter is called Honey, I have lots of compliments for her even now she is 8 years old! I have no regrets, I love it, she loves it and it will still be lovely at 30, 40, 50 ,60 , 70, 80 years old!

Could you like Honey as a nick name?
Honor - Honey
Honoria
Beatrix
Beatrice - Bee - Honey

zombie 🧟 thread

I like it a lot but Mumsnet is incredibly hidebound when it comes to names. I’ve met a teenage Honey and she was lovely, I thought what a nice name it was. Jonathan Ross’ daughter is Honey. Not sure if that’s helpful though!

Ah, didn’t realise it was such an old thread! Would love to know what name they decided on 🙂

I’m fairly sure the baby has been named by now!!!

Awful name

Honey isn't even her real name, it's Susan.

Reminds me of adults who call everyone hun/hon. It's a name that sounds sickly sweet.

Lovely for a dog.

That’s a kid who isn’t running the country someday. Take a serious step back and think if its still sweet at 30. Hell no.

This is a name for life just not as a kid.

Think of your daughter and a lifetime of that name. You aren’t doing her any favours. Oh and Honey Boo Boo springs to mind.

My cousin is called Honey and has no problems in life shes beautiful and well liked.

This is the name of my golden retriever - as in, it's adorable but reserved strictly for a pet in my eyes!

My little brothers girlfriend (21) is called Honey and it suits her. I say go for it!

Good for a golden retriever or a porn star

No, I can say with certainly that I am very grateful to my parents for not calling me Honey. By all means use is as a nickname for something like Hannah etc.