Do You like the Name Paloma for a Girl?

I personally love it. In fact, if I were to have another girl (I already have 2 - Danerys and Indie), I was planning on naming her Paloma.

I think it is a beautiful name.

It has always amazed me how rude people can be. My daughter is Skye. When she was a baby I got "Oh, you must be from the 60's" "Is her middle name Blue?" "If you have a boy will he be ground?"

It doesn't matter what the name is, kids, and some adults have to make nasty comments. Maybe that is the only way they can feel better about themselves. Ignore them.

There are tons of names I don't prefer, names I wouldn't choose for my child. But if I chose to make fun of them, I'd be doing it all day long. The ONLY thing that matters is that THEY love it. There will always be rude people in the world who will find something to b#*&@ about.

I LOVE Paloma. Yes I speak Spanish and would have translated it "Dove" and never "pigeon." That's just weird. I had a Mexican student named Paloma. Her nickname was "palomita" which means "popcorn." Adorable name Your friend's unsolicited opinions are very rude and dis-respectful. Some people are plain rude.

Funny you ask...
Our darling bird Paloma just passed away. She was really old.
But, we loved the name and gave it to her.
When I was a little kid there was a song, "Una Paloma Blanca"....
It meant one white dove.
I think Paloma is a beautiful name and she should be happy with it.
Let me tell you....
there is every person on the planet that will either agree or disagree with your choice of name so there comes a time when you pick what you love and you just go for it.
A pregnant girl I worked with said she was naming her baby Emily and the office manager stuck her finger down her throat like she was going to make herself throw up. It was the rudest thing I have ever seen.
Over the name Emily.
People have made fun of my name all my life and I don't even care.
I don't think your friend should care either.
It's a lovely name.

Best wishes.

Yes, it is beautiful!

Its a beautful name, unique and pretty and I bet there wont be 3-4 little girls with her name in school when she is older. Do her so called friends not know of Paloma Picasso daughter of world famous artist Pablo Picasso. She in her own right is a very successful business woman, fashion designer and jewelry designer for Tiffany and Co. Tell your Mom friend she needs to get some new friends if they are gossiping about her new babies name. How pathetic of "friends" to criticize a new baby name, they are classless and rude. She is lucky and blessed to have a new baby.

I love it! I think it is a very beautiful name. And aren't doves a symbol of love???

I don't understand people who think it's okay to comment on other peoples choice of names. It just doesn't make any logical sense, especially after the child has already been named. People: keep your rude comments to yourselves!

Love it!!

People can be so rude can't they? I think it situations like this we just have to remember that everyone has an opinion and most of the time they just don't matter. Sometimes people act from their own associations to things and don't really have anything to do with, in this case, the choice of names for your friend's daughter. You can't please everyone all of the time and you can't control what people do, think or say...

Hey NL,

Feel free to share this with your friend. My mother in law has always said, "Your opinion of [fill in the blank], is none of my business. Please keep it to yourself." Said with a smile, it's the ultimate shut down.

If she wants to get a little more "in your face," she can try something I told my family in frustration when my second so was being named: "If you'd like to name something, BUY A DOG!!!!!" It didn't help much, but I felt better. <g>

I love it. Paloma is the name of Pablo Picasso's daughter as well.

I like the name because it is different. My mom named me Cheyenne 34 years ago and she got a lot of negative comments about it back then and now it has grown in popularity. She gave me a more common middle name and figured I could always go by that if I ever wanted to.

I love the name so beautiful and strong. Tell your friend the next time a stranger feels the need to comment on her daughters name she should say, "what's your name" and no matter the name she should say"oh, that's a pity...." and keep walking. They'll get the hint

What is WRONG with people? How rude can they possibly be? The only time it is appropriate to make a comment on whether or not you personally like a child's name is BEFORE the child is born, IF you are specifically asked! Honestly, people just have no manners. Someone should be able to say that their little one is named Three Horned Snorkack and not have to deal with rudeness!!!

I would suggest that your friend smile and say, "If it was good enough for Pablo Picasso's daughter, it's good enough for mine."

Paloma is a beautiful name, with a beautiful meaning, that pays homage to her heritage. It would be hard to choose a better name.

My best friend named her son Kameron and it means crooked nose. She loved the name and didn't care what it meant. Pigeon or Dove - who cares what it means - that is so petty.

What I have noticed is that many of my friends use names that I would never pick for my own children, but once you have bonded with that child, you can't even imagine them being called anything else. You get so used to the name that you forget you didn't even like it at first.

I am always amazed at how rude people are. Tell your friend she should be proud for not picking a name off the top 10 list! Way to think outside the box!

One of my friends just had a beautiful baby girl and named her Paloma. We all thought it was a beautiful name for a beautiful baby girl. It's not so common and it sounds so pretty. People just don't get, to shut their trap when they know they will hurt someone's feelings. Tell your friend she picked a perfect name. Better than others I have heard around.

I think of the tequila cocktail when I hear the name, but I would never say anything bad to a mom ( though I have to admit I have shook my head at hearing a family with their girl named Aspen and the boy named Forest) It is awful to hear how rude some people are. It is pretty when you know what the word means, I am sure it is perfect for your friend's little girl and that is what truly matters. So nuts to all the rude and ignorant people out there. Your friend just needs to tell strangers that they are rude and ignore them.

I do not like it at all but I would never mention to someone I knew, let alone a stranger, that I didn't like what they had named their child. I would only comment if they were throwing around name ideas before they had actually picked one and asked for my opinion.

I think mainly people who are not exposed to other cultures would not like the name.
I think it's lovely! Papilloma and Palamino (both cancer and horse references people have listed here) do not roll off the tongue as beautifully as Paloma.

I don't think anyone has the right to criticize a name! If you run into another person who slams your friend's name choice, tell them that their own name means "hairy butt" in Finnish. People need to realize that different names are beautiful in different cultures.

Hello, I think that Paloma is a beautiful name. I don't think the problem is in the name, I think it is in the rudeness of other people. I have a neighbor who is like that. Then when I haven't stopped to have a conversation with her, she is offended. Grrrrrrr!!
By the way, walking away from a rude person can speak much louder than words.
K. K.

How rude of her "friends" and strangers. I think Paloma is beautiful too and I don't think she should give it a second thought if people say otherwise. When people are rude she could always just say nothing, furrow her brow and promptly walk away. If that happened to me I'd be filled with guilt for my inappropriate and unsolicited opinion.

Those people are flat out stupid. It does mean Dove, and it's beautiful. Pablo Picasso named his daughter Paloma. I'm sorry that she has run into such ignorant people.

I think it's beautiful too!

My friend named her daughter that and i think its pretty juvenile that anyone would comment on someones name

I don't like it at all. But I would never tell your friend that.

It isn't my name. It isn't my daughter's name. Furthermore, there are LOTS of standard American names that I hear every day that I don't like, either. People have some nerve, telling your friend that they don't like the name. If someone ever said that about my child's name, I'd be stunned. Where do they get off? Besides, ANY name can be made beautiful by the innocent smile of a child.

I think it doesn't matter whether or not I like it or not! I think it's your friends choice to name their child Paloma (isn't pigeon the same in spanish just with the accent over the e and the g sounds different?) and everyone else should politely bite their toungue. However, as someone who has married into the Mexican culture....I notice that doesn't happen a lot. So, I would just firmly say, "well, she's my daughter and that's her name. I didn't ask for your opinion." Your friend is the only one that needs to be okay with her decision.
L.

Beautiful name. I have a cousin named Paloma.
Do you know Paloma Picasso? A great painter and cultivated man chose that name for his daughter!!
whay do people need to translate a name????

I've seen a few little girls named Paloma over the years. I think it's sort of pretty exotic. Though I wouldn't choose it for myself, I wouldn't judge anyone who named their daughter that. Once your friends see your darling little girl, they won't be able to help but love her AND the name.

I think the only person whose opinions matter are the little girls parents. :)

My niece is named Lily Paloma.
I have always thought it was beautiful.

There are so many names that I do not care for, but I never tell people I do not like a name in case a beloved relative might have it.

I would be mortified to insult someone especially on purpose.. .
Foreign words and names are what make this country wonderful.

People that immediately say it reminds them of... Need to stop and think.. These are the types of things "Archie Bunker "character used to say.

The name is lovely. I am having a girl soon, and we are trying on names. And we are asking people for their opinions. Of course, there are those that just give it. Some are not so tactful about it. I have a friend who named his son Garan. I happen to like the name. However, the spelling and meaning they are using, is interpreted as "stork." Not so fantastic, but I still like the name Garan. And Paloma has a lovely meaning.

Tell your friend, it's nice to have "input" from those closest to you, but her opinion in the end is the only one that matters. Someone else might have a different interpretation or opinion on a name that you didn't consider, but there is a right way and a wrong way to share that opinion!

We considered that name for our daughter, so I really love it! It sounds exotic and for me, conjures up an image of a beautiful woman with long, dark hair!

I think it is beautiful and your friend can now narrow down who her true friends are. We named our daughter an uncommon name and to tell you the truth, I could care less what people think!

I immediately though of Papaloma...as in human papaloma virus. I think there would be alot of teasing.

I love it. Feminine, unusual and rolls off the tongue. It's also the name of a great cocktail!

I've heard that name a few times and I've always loved it.

I think it's beautiful, even if it had meant pigeon.... besides, it's no one else's business. And just an FYI... doves are actually a subspecies of pigeon.

I think it's a beautiful name too. Very sophisticated and also also just sounds nice. One of my all-time favorites. People should keep rude comments to themselves and if they are the kind of people who would say something like that to a mother about the name she has given her child, then they have no class or taste and who cares what they think anyway.

Hi N L my neighbors daughter's name is Paloma, I personally do not like the name, but would not judge or critisize some one for giving that name to their child,

Honestly, I do not like it. It reminds me of a horse. For some strange reason it also sounds like a type of cancer to me. But with that said, I would never in a million years say anything to someone about their name choice unless specifically asked for my opinion. I think people should name their children whatever they like and not be subjected to everyone else's unsolicited advice!

I would not name my daughter Paloma.
I am sorry some people are being rude.

Me personally I don't care for the name, however I think it's neat when people choose "different" names for their children. You get kind of tired of hearing the same ol' ones. With all that being said I don't think it's anyones place to comment on someones name, you don't know why their parents named them what they did they may be named after a relative or a special meaning. I find it rude when people can't keep their mouths shut when they have nothing but ignorant things to say!! Whatever happend to if you don't have something nice to say, say nothing at all??

That´s Picasso´s daughter´s name! And she is awesome!

I like Paloma! My husband's first girlfriend actually had that name & I always thought it was very pretty.

Personally, I don't like it, but that doesn't mean I would be rude about it if someone else named their child that. I also don't like the name Linda, but I wouldn't be rude to my great-aunt just because that's HER name!

If the name means something to your friend, then it's beautiful.

I kinda like it... It's growing on me the more I say it. I love something that's different. However, that's not the point... How rude some people can be! I can't believe it! I once chatted with a mom at the grocery store and her daughter's name was Primavera... I think it means "spring," but it just reminded me of a pasta dish at Olive Garden or something. The point is, I would NEVER say that! I can't believe the nerve of some people.

No. It reminds me of a horse.

I am sorry people are being rude to your friend about her daughter's name.

Well, I don't think it is anyone else's business. I named my oldest daughter Cameron. It means crooked nose. Nobody has asked me what it means. We laugh when we talk about it. She is now 26 and has more problems with whether she is a boy or a girl, because of her name. We did give her a lovely middle name, Amanda which means worthy of being loved. So it is how your react to the comments that count. BTW I think Paloma is a beautiful name!

Well, there is famous jewelry designer Paloma Picasso....Obviously, her father Picasso liked the name.

Yes, I like the name. I considered naming my daughter Paloma.

To me it's a beautiful name. The people who are saying unkind things behind her back are not friends and she shouldn't think twice about what other people think.

I like it, but whether someone likes a name or not, "if you don't have nothing nice to say, don't say nothing at all" ala Thumper.

It really doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. She named her daughter what she wanted to. It's not weird or offensive, just different. Freedom of expression comes to mind. What needs to be asked is how your poor friend can deal with such rude comments and how you can address those that you hear. She could probably just respond with a simple, "Well I think it's beautiful, just like she is, and that's all that matters." You could probably use the same line. BTW, I like the name. :)

I am more of a traditionalist (some would say, boring!) when it comes to names. Mostly because it's usually easier for the child. But not always. Some kids like having a name that isn't necessarily recognized as a name. Who's business is it anyway, right? I don't think it's one's place to judge any one else's choices when it comes to names. I wanted to name my daughter 'Cassandra'(Cassie for short) and my mom rolled her eyes ('well, that's a mouthful', she said). whatev!
I love what A.C. said below - "ANY name can be made beautiful by the innocent smile of a child". So true!

I guess some people just don't have enough to do that they have to say catty things about people's names. Sounds pretty juvenile to me. Your friend can name her kid whatever she wants, and she should educate her daughter on how beautiful her name is and why she was named Paloma. Then she can defend herself when other people say cruel things.

Paloma is a beautiful name. I know a very educated, beautiful, strong, single mom named Paloma and I have always thought her name was beautiful. I'm with you in being surprised that people don't like it.

I personally don't like it, but that's my opinion. I also would never tell someone that there child's name is not to my liking--it's their kid and they can name him/her what they choose. The people who have commented to your friend, you just smile and say, "she's beautiful" or "She's so cute", instead of focusing on the name.

I don't care for it. My name was I. when I was born and so many people outwardly hated the name in front of my parents, they changed it after I had come home from the hospital. I. is still unusual, but has come into its own. Sometimes I wish those people had kept their mouths shut, because I would love to have an unusual name. Its probably also true with this name. Your friend is just probably way way ahead of the coolness curve. In the mean time, Its an awkward name.

I have heard that name before and didn't really think anything about it besides it was a culture thing. I am not sure the actual culture/background of the young lady but it was a name I had never heard, it was different and I am all about different cultures and some of their names. I often have a chance to get to know the person and learn more about them and the meaning of their name, background, etc.
I agree some people are just rude and ignorant. We all have our own opinions but we need to make sure we know when to voice our opinions.
We need to put ourselves in others shoes before we open our mouths alot of times. Your friend has chosen a name that has meaning for her and I hope she can instill in her daughter the beauty in her name.

I'm constantly shocked by people's behavior! What is wrong with all of these judgmental people? Why would they think this appropriate behavior? I am just shocked. Disregarding the fact that it is a pretty name, people need to mind their own damn business! Why people think that a mother would care to hear their unsolicited opinion on the chosen name of her wonderfully loved daughter is beyond me? If I were this mother, my response would be something to the effect of, "well, seeing as your taste and tactfulness are clearly to be questioned, it's a good thing I don't give a rat's butt about your opinion of my daughter's name." and, for good measure, she may want to add on the adage about opinions "opinions are like a#$holes, everyone has one." Just sayin'

Plus, it's not like the little girl has a name that easily confused with something that will cause her to get relentlessly teased by kids. Seriously, what is wrong with these adults? We wonder why kids are so mean to each other and tease each other in school, but then we hear about adults acting like this. Really gets my blood boiling!

-S.

To each their own . My brother and sis n law just named their baby girl Esther. I wouldn't have picked it but it's such a personal thing. Paloma ia a pretty name, I think.

I'm sorry but the first thing that came to my mind is human papillomavirus. I know it's not spelled the same but in reading the name it may be pronounced the same.

I love it! It's my second daughter's name!! My husband is French (born and raised there), but spent many summers in Spain with his family.

I've never had anyone say anything but nice things about her name, though people are often surprised to hear it. Since my first daughter's name is also unique and unusual, Aradia (uh-ray-dee-ah) and my son has the French name Gustave people who know us expect the unusual!