Heather

07bride

Thoughts on this name?

LittleMamaB

Very 70s, 80s to me. Not really a huge fan

caeliesmom

1985

newportbride715

Not into it. I think of it as a trendy name of people born in the 70's.

anna7602

- The biiiiitch who backstabbed me a thousand times in hs before I finally cut off our friendship

- The Winona Ryder movie

So, sorry, no good associations.

OctoberCAPA

I like it.  I think it sounds like a calming breath of fresh air (literally--I like saying it).  My 73-year-old aunt is named Heather (my grandfather was a progressive namer) so the name isn't tied to the 70s/80s for me.

kelsytropico

i think i graduated with 3 heathers. I guess it would be a unique name in your childs life though- not another isabelle or grace.

marzinelli17

80's. I still like it.

juniper19

I understand why people think it is dated.  Another message board I frequent feels it is a stripper name.  But I really like it.

ubermoose

Love it... think it is underused. Very classic.

BoSoxbride

I like it. I think my name is very 70s, but I don't think Heather is a dated name. It's a flower.

SrMonclova

i like. i know some twins named Holley and Heather and think both names are poetic and pretty.

FutureMrs.Steen

I've always liked this name. I think it's very pretty! It's a classic. I know Heathers who are 20 and Heathers who are 55. 

MrsWindyCity

Not really a fan. It sounds very dated to me. 

tanyak16

kelsytropico:

I guess it would be a unique name in your childs life though- not another isabelle or grace.

Agreed. 

 

 

mrs_sisco

I LOVE IT!!! Good choice...

shari_rngleson

dont like it.  every heather ive ever met was a bi=atch

sleepingbeauty825

This is my name and I quite like it! I knew a Heather at every point in my childhood (which wasn't that bad, for the record), but your little lady would probably know very few girls with the same name.

MrsCFB

very dated (1980s) and cheap sounding.  don't like it.

kegallagh

Very dated.

MissFeather

I'm a bit biased since it's my name, but I've always loved it.  The only thing I didn't like was graduating with 6 other people named Heather, but I don't think a girl born now would have that problem.

sunnyday016

I've just never really liked this name.

shopgirl_07

Well I like it actually. I don't think I would have used it in the 70s or 80s when it was more common but I think using it now is a great idea. She'll probably be the only Heather in her class. I think the name is pretty.

ValentineBB

LittleMamaB:

Very 70s, 80s to me. Not really a huge fan

This.  It sounds dated.

loveyoubean

Don't really have any-- it's ok and it is not Addion so I immediately like it.  Too many Addison's and too many people thinking it is so unique...

Harms80

It's a nice name but very dated.  I went to hs with a Patty- she was the only one and always had the same name as our friend's parents.  A Heather now would run into the same thing..... but, I do like the name.

hereandthere119

tanyak16:

kelsytropico:

I guess it would be a unique name in your childs life though- not another isabelle or grace.

Agreed. 

 

 

The best way to ensure a unique name, is to pick something from our generation.  Hardly anyone will name their kids Heather.  It makes me think of the heather on the hills of Scotland.  I love it.  

queenbone

It is my name so I like it and like pp I agree that it won't be overly popular for your daughter.  I think a few of the pp are a little harsh.

I think it would be a great name now if you were looking for a Scottish or Celtic name.

Pamiejane

I absolutely love it - but then it is my sister's name so I might be a bit biased.  (and our family is Scottish)

At least it is difficult to shorten.

Shark07

ubermoose:

Love it... think it is underused. Very classic.

This. Your DD likely won't have any other Heathers in her class, and it is still a classic name.

excitedmommy2b

I love it and I myself am a Heather. I haven't heard it much lately, so I think it would be a great choice. I named my little girl Violet (for my grandmother) and am expecting another baby in January. I figured I'd stick with the flower theme and add a Lilly to my garden of flower tots, but I just found out it's going to be a boy!