Poppy

Heroin is the abusive downside of Poppy. You can associate it if you want, but I think you’re being a Debbie-downer. Morphine and codeine are also derived from opium/poppies, and those drugs and their similars are of significant medical importance. But why not just see it as a flower?

I really cant see a Poppy growing up...

I used to like this name, but then I became familiar with the Spanish Papi, and a cousin calling his grandfather Papi as well, so I haven't been able to look at it the same again! :(

P O P P Y I'm Poppy!

Yes, it's traditionally used to commemorate veterans here, as well. A good way to commemorate a grandparent who served in the military.

I think it'd be a cute nickname for Penelope. For some reason I keep associating these names with each other.

love it!!

I fell for this name when YouTuber Alfie Deyes a.k.a. PointlessBlog first introduced his sister Poppy. I like the way it sounds. It's such a pretty name and plus it's not very popular in the United States. I'm also reminded of this name from the movie the Wizard of Oz.

I find this comment discussion really interesting. I'm from the UK, and know several people of all ages called Poppy. I've always liked the name and never associated with anything other than the beautiful, cheerful flower you see in fields in the late summer. In an English accent it doesn't sound anything like papi! Also we don't tend to call grandfathers pops/pop here. It never occurred to me there might be any teasing potential at all. And the heroin thing... that's like saying you could never name a daughter Mary or Jane because of links to marijuana. It's not like you're naming your daughter opium!

I pronounce this as pop-ee

As well as Poppy being a cute and spunky name for a daughter I am Australian and I think that a little girl named Poppy would be a great way to acknowledge our Anzacs who fought in the war for us. This name has significant meaning to me and is going on my list for daughter names.

my grandaughters name is Poppy-Grace Louise ,i love the name Poppy an is so suits her,i think its a very sweet name .

I like this as a nickname for Ophelia. I can't see Poppy as a first or middle name. I think it's a cute nickname tho

I really like this for a little girl. It's sweet and spunky. Maybe as a nickname for Penelope? I associate it with the flower, not heroin.

I like this name and find it very endearing for a girl. It's fair to point out to parents considering this name, however, that "papi" is the Spanish word for "father." To most English speakers the pronunciation sounds the same as "poppy," not "pappy." Some Spanish speakers use the term "papi" to refer to their husbands or boyfriends as well, or call a handsome man "papi." If that bothers you, pick a different name.
Poppy is still a lovely name, and it's very popular in the UK. If your girl is named Poppy, the connotation will be completely different than when it's used in a Spanish context. When you hear the word "heard" you don't automatically think of a herd.
As commented, a few people might think of heroine, but I don't think most people would think of that any more than they would jump to thinking of thorns when hearing the name Rose.

Wow. Some people can be a bit mean about a name. Remember that people do have kids with these names when you comment. My daughter is called Poppy. Just Poppy. Not short for anything and it absolutely suits her. The Papi/ Poppy thing isn't an issue as we are Irish & we pronounce 'O's as an 'O', not an 'A'. All this nonsense about heroin... well no, I don't think of heroin when I think of poppies. It's a beautiful, bright & delicate flower and it just suits my little Poppy.

Hmmm it's popular, but sorry guys I'm just not a fan.. There are soo many beautiful names in the world that anything that reminds me of a grandpa or a cutesy name for letting a small one rip isn't going to entice me unfortunately. But, each to their own.

I think this would be a lovely nickname, maybe for a full name like Josephine (this is more of a stretch- can't think of more relevant full names at the moment), but I think it's too cutesy on its own; I can only see this as a full name on a little girl.

There's the other fact that I call my best friend's grandfather Poppy, and I know many people call their grandfathers the same, so I personally can't imagine naming a girl Poppy!

This still makes me think of a grandpa though the flower is absolutely beautiful. And that pesky heroin.

I feel like a girl has to have a pretty big personality to fit this name, which is why I like it as a nickname for Pauline.

In a way it is a nickname for a boy. It's what some people call their grandfathers :)

I know that, but I still like Poppy for a boy rather than a girl because it sounds like papi. Just my personal preference okay?

Poppy still makes heroin whether you use it on a boy or a girl so that makes little sense as a reason.

(I'm the one that made the comment) and I'll say it again. UNPOPULAR OPINION but I actually like this rather on a boy as a nickname. Poppy sounds like papi which means dad anyway. Also poppy makes heroin and I don't want to call a daughter that.

NO GO AWAY

Watching 'City of Ember' and it finally makes sense as to why so many Americans hear papi instead of Poppy. Do you all really pronounce it like that??

Love it

I can't decide whether I like this name or not, my opinion keeps changing. It would be a GP at most.

I'm really ambivalent because I don't hate it, I think I'm trying to hard to like it. What I don't like is that it's too nickname-y and it sounds like papi which definitely has a double-entendre. Also opium poppy makes heroin which is not a good connection at all. But the flower really is super pretty and the name can be cute if you look at it a certain way. It's kinda old-timey cute like Pepper or Barbie.

It's ok :)

Oops, sorry :(

I know this is your first comment, not your last, but I see rather the opposite effect has happened, rather than it growing on you, you like it much less. But I feel like the more you think about this name the worse it gets.

I can no longer get that out of my head :( I literally thought this name was cute 30 seconds ago

Unpopular opinion but I actually like this rather on a boy, as a nickname.

Actually, I kinda like the 'pop' feel. To me, 'pop' is a little explosion or patch of colour. And I find that striking.

I love this name. I just wish it was slightly less unheard of in my area. *sighs*.

I agree that it is a spunky girl kind of name. I'd love to see this on a little girl! Only thing is that it does sound so young that I have a hard time imagining it on an adult/senior.

"Poppy peed!" -Seinfeld

When said aloud, I just hear "papi"

I'm am honestly sorry, but I can't take this name seriously. It is cute, but I guess it's not my cup of tea.

I just read Poppy Delevingne was named after her mother's heroin habit. Ok yeah definitely never using this.

This name has left a sour taste in my mouth, much prefer Posy

I think this name is very cute and the flower is gorgeous but I just can't really take a Poppy seriously. I think it'll grow on me though.

On the whole, I like this name, but the "pop" feel repels me a little.

I've known a sweet girl with this name, and I often associate this name with a lovely and beautiful girl.

This is a sweet, spunky flower name, but I don't know if I would use it as a full name - more likely as a nickname for Calliope or Penelope. As a bonus, it's my grandma's favorite flower, so I think that would be a unique - if not slightly 'out there' - way of honoring her.

Woah. I didn't notice that. : )

Madam Pomfrey's first name is Poppy in Harry Potter :)

I know, I know, it's a favorite with many, but it doesn't sound like it would carry well into adulthood. I keep misreading it as Puppy. And when was it mentioned in Harry Potter? I just read all the books.

It's a sweet name, and, in my opinion, a much better choice than Daisy. It's got more spunk.

Thank you for the feedback :)
I had the same experience with my name (it is a relatively common and known name) as my friends did tease me but it was never bullying, just friendly joking. Therefore though I am concerned I am not too worried.

I have a friend named Poppy (we live outside the UK) who I have known since we were kids and she loves her name. She was never really teased for her name growing up except for friendly teasing and was usually complimented on her unique name.

Where I live this name is virtually unheard of, unlike in the UK, therefore idk if such a rarely used name will overcome the *high* teasing potential.

If there are any adult Poppys (outside the UK) on here can you reply to my comment and let me know how this name worked for you throughout life? I also have a highly tease-able name but I was never picked on outside from a few friendly jokes so I suppose it can work. (all I see is Poopy)

A super cute girl's nature name.