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Poppy or Ivy

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TinkerTinkerbelle · 10/07/2024 17:24

Long awaited rainbow baby girl on the way. I can’t decide between two names- Poppy or Ivy. I know cutesy names aren’t everyone’s cup of tea but please be kind.

Poppy was my favourite for a long time (I’ve been doing IVF for years). Then I was slightly put off because it seems to be a very popular pet name. But my mum and sister LOVE it - this is their pick, which is making me re-think. I’ve also seen Poppy get a lot of hate on Mumsnet for some reason.

Ivy was a new favourite. Maybe it’s a little fresher than Poppy as Poppy has been popular for a while but Ivy seems to have more recently become cool. It was going to be Ivy in my mind and I had already started calling her Ivy when talking to my bump. But now I’ve discussed it with people and they all prefer Poppy - I’m confused.

What do people think? ☺️

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Moreteaandchocolate · 02/05/2025 17:12

TinkerTinkerbelle · 02/05/2025 16:59

Just because I hate reading these and not knowing the outcome…

We went with Poppy 🌺🥰💘

Gorgeous name! Congratulations and thanks for the update 😁💕

TinkerTinkerbelle · 02/05/2025 17:17

@Moreteaandchocolate thank you 🥰

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ChateauProvence · 02/05/2025 18:07

Poppy , Ivy is lovely too but I love Poppy

ChateauProvence · 02/05/2025 18:07

Sorry just seen your update! Love it - I am biased as I have a little Poppy x

Firsttimebabymummy · 03/05/2025 10:40

Huge congratulations!

RuthW · 03/05/2025 17:30

Not keen on either - sorry

Poppy is too cutsie for an adult and loads of pets called Poppy.

Ivy is nice, but so popular now.

timoteigirl · 04/05/2025 11:20

oh sorry hadn't seen the update...

Ivy is fresher than Poppy (which is a popular dog name like Luna etc.) but I would assume you are a Goth or used to be a Goth. I personally prefer less common names.

Does the name need to end in -y?
Then Posy or Penoy

Otherwise Briony, Fern, Daphne, Mimosa, Iris, Laurel, Marigold, Sorrel, or one of the tree names such as Linden.

Susannah means Lily.

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