What do you think of the name Poplin?

[kvos]

I was browsing through old forum posts when I came across Poplin. I love the spunky feel and the fact it could be a formal name for Poppy. Poplin is a kind of fabric (I think). Do you think it could be a wearable name?

[pam]

Poplin is indeed a kind of fabric and no, I don't think it can be made into a name. But very difficult to tell today which words can be names and which should stay on the shelf! Love Poppy though....

[ellieberry]

I think Poplin actually falls into the catagory "Yeah, sure, why not?" for me. I might not use it myself but I would be VERY interested in how baby got their name. I feel like it isn't an automatic "NO!". Here's why: 1) It has a familiar beginning & a familiar ending. 2) It is not a made-up word. 3) It's clearly feminine. 4) Falls in with names like Paisley, Jersey, Lacey, or Georgette. 5) Totally normal nicknames.

Now the fun part for me Are there any other textile name-gems out there waiting to find the right baby?

OTHER UNIQUE TEXTILE NAMES:

Angora
Argyle
Batik
Batiste
Barathea
Bedford
Bengaline
Berber
Boucle
Brocade
Buckram
Bunting
Burlap
Calico
Cambric
Canton
Canvas
Cashmere
Challis
Chambray
Chamois
Chantilly
Charmeuse
Chenille
Chiffon
Cire
Corduroy
Cotton
Coutil/Coutille
Covert
Crewel
Crash
Crinoline
Demask
Denim
Dobby
Donegal
Drill
Duck
Faille
Felt
Flannel
Flax
Fleece
Frieze
Gabardine
Georgette
Gingham
Gossamer
Habutai
Heather
Hemp
Ikat
Jaquard
Jersey
Jute
Khaki
La Coste
Lace
Lawn
Leather
Leatherette
Leno
Linen
Loden
Madras
Marabou
Marocain
Matelasse
Matka
Melton
Merino
Mesh
Mohair
Moiree
Muslin
Noil
Nylon
Organdy
Organza
Oxford
Paisley
Percale
Pique
Plisse
Pointelle
Ramie
Raschel
Rayon
Sateen
Satin
Saxony
Sequin
Shantung
Sheer
Shetland
Silk
Sisal
Suede
Surah
Taffeta
Tapestry
Tarpaulin
Tartan
Tencel
Terry
Toile
Tricot
Tulle
Tussah
Tweed
Twill
Velour
Velvet
Velveteen
Viscose
Voile
Wool
Yarn

[jesba]

My reaction is somewhere between Pam and Ellie's. It's not the worst, it's not impossible, but it's not really to my taste. I think mainly it makes me think straightaway of Mary Poppins and popcorn. I like both of those things, but it's just odd for them to be a child's name.

I like Ellie's list! Here are the stand-outs to me:
Batiste - I think this already has some use, or is it just Baptiste? Seems connected to John the Baptist at any rate. Better for a boy?
Bengaline - not as a first name, but this is cool as a middle. I like the thought of Lily Bengaline for nn Tiger Lily!
Cambric - this seems like it would work OK as a uni name like Camden and Cambridge.
Canton - this would fit in as a uni name with all the -ton names; also a place name.
Chenille - has a very name like feel, like Tenille or Camille.
Cotton - has some historical basis for boys, like Cotton Mather.
Donegal - really cool for a boy, like Donovan.
Heather - already in use for girls. Fading, but I still find it pretty.
Loden - Logan alternative for boys?

Need to run but will comment more later if I remember : D!

[chelseamae]

i absolutely love it!! i thought of it as a name after noticing a street name in my city. i think that it totally could work as a name and i think it is especially spunky!

i think it works so well with some of my favorite names:

Poplin and Lyles
Poplin and Windsor
Helena and Poplin
Leon and Poplin
Archibald (Archie) and Poplin
Beatrix and Poplin
Thisbe, Clarence and Poplin

[thetxbelle]

I dont think it can be made into a name, plus I think if I was named after a fabric I would want it to be something fancier that poplin.

@ellieberrie Georgette is primarily a name and always has been, it doesnt fit in with word names like Paisley, Jersey, Lacey.

[tristan]

My reaction is somewhere between Pam and Ellie's. It's not the worst, it's not impossible, but it's not really to my taste.

This is my reaction to it as well.