Paloma

PeacheeKeen

DH really likes the name Paloma.  It was Pablo Picasso's daughters name, but he thinks it's just beautiful.  I don't dislike it, but I feel like it's pretty out there?

WDYT?  What could a possible nickname be?

Thanks!

TheWop

The first thing I thought of when I saw it was, mmm, polenta.  LOL.  It's not terrible, but, it's not the best name I've ever heard either.   What about Pamela instead? 

NN could be Polly if you went with Paloma. 

PeacheeKeen

Polly?  Oh heck no!  My name is Molly and people mistakenly call me Polly all the time, LOL!

pinkflipflops44

not really a fan.. i think that one soap opera ruined it for me

JaneG2011

Polly?

 

plunderb

I think Paloma is beautiful (it means "dove" in Spanish). I know two adorable sisters named Paloma and Luna ? they are very sweet girls with very pretty names.

Blue1299

I think Paloma is a very pretty name and I wouldn't give it a nickname. I actually think a nn would take away from the name.

HappyAardvark

plunderb:

I think Paloma is beautiful (it means "dove" in Spanish). I know two adorable sisters named Paloma and Luna ? they are very sweet girls with very pretty names.

This.

It's not an uncommon name in other parts of the world, especially among Spanish-speaking cultures (hence the Picasso association).   I also love it, but if you're a "Kayla" kind of girl, you probably won't like "Paloma" too.  No offense to anyone who likes "Kayla."  The names are just on 2 different stratospheres.

globetrotting7

lovely. love the meaning in spanish.

Ceridwen21

I think it's gorgeous! Maybe NN Poppy? I am obsessed with Poppy so I suggest it as a NN for pretty much every P name!

ames71

I've always loved this name. Gorgeous! I think Lola would be a cute nn.

anna7602

Love it. I think it's classic (in Spanish-speaking countries, at least) and beautiful. Plus, I can't really see how anyone would have any pronunciation issues with it, it's fairly phonetic.

anna7602

Just wanted to add that it doesn't need a nn. Polly is terrible, however you look at. Poppy doesn't make any sense at all with this name and Spanish-speakers would roll their eyes if you used Lola (since Lola is a nn for another name, NOT for Paloma).

Caetano Veloso has a lovely song named "Paloma" that was featured in Almodovar's movie "Talk to Her."

sunnyday016

I think it's really pretty if you're a Spanish speaking family, and kind of an odd choice if you're not.

SarahPLiz

It is a beautiful name, that reminds me of Palomino horses, which are gorgeous. I wouldn't go with a NN at all. 

PeacheeKeen

sunnyday016:

I think it's really pretty if you're a Spanish speaking family, and kind of an odd choice if you're not.

We are not remotely Spanish... both German.

Our DS's name is Maxwell (Max) so I feel like it might not fit in well. 

It is very pretty though.  We have a tendency to shorten names so I feel like she will end up with a nn no matter what.  As long as it's not Polly I'm ok, haha.

Our other top choices are Zoe, Vivian and Norah. 

old_time_girl

I think it sounds like a cancer....Malanoma....Paloma...

BellaKelsey

My friend's daughter is named Paloma and I've loved the name since I first heard it. The "Polly" and "Poppy" nickname suggestions seem ludicrous to me. The rhythm of the name is very current (three syllables, ending in A), the meaning is beautiful (not everyone considers meaning, but I always do), and it's unique but not exceedingly rare. Go for it!

cdmaster

I love the sound of this name as well.

Nicknames come as you know your child.  For example, my little one's name is Mahlia + I call her Li li.  I thought I would call her Mia or Lia--not yet atleast.

In terms of it being an odd choice if you are not of Spanish decent, well, I guess it would only matter if you cared.  It's my pet peeve b/c my children are 1/4 Italian, 1/4 Polish, and 1/2 Indian, and our last name sounds very waspy since it was shortened.  I want a name that is indicative of no ethnicity.

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esperanza123

Paloma is beautiful. No nn could do it justice. 

missbobbijean

La Paloma is a great tequila drink as well - makes me want to party!