Would it be absolutely daft to name a baby girl Hermione?

Question

I love the world of Harry Potter and Hogwarts. But would it be hard on a child to have such an odd, yet famous name?

Answer 1

It would be an excellent idea to name her after a character in Harry Potter. Its a pretty name and she would always know where her name came from.

Answer 2

I think it's a beautiful name, Harry Potter or no Harry Potter. I'm also a HP geek and I would love to use the name, but this is a story that has marked our generation. For many years, the name Hermione will be associated with HP. It's not the same with the names Isabella, Jacob, and Edward (Twilight names) because they're not as uncommon. If you were having a boy and named him Harry, that would be fine; however something like Albus or Draco would be automatically associated. You get where I'm going with this? If I were you, I would either use Hermione as a middle name, or pick a more subtle HP name, like Lily, Luna, or even Ginny. But it's your baby, so do as you wish. Best of luck, dear! Mischief Managed ;]

Answer 3

I love the name but since it is so famous and such I'd use it as a middle name and try to keep the first name simple since Hermione has a few syllables and is a mouth full.

Of course, there will always be people who dislike the name you choose, no matter how off the wall or common it is. Go with what you like.

Answer 4

I'm an HP fanatic as well lol - if I ever have twins, their middle names will definitely be Frederick and George (if they're both boys, of course lol).

I think that's the same thing with Hermione though - even without the Potterverse connection, it's a super pretty name but because it's so well-known, it might be better off as a middle name. I know it's kind of ridiculous to think that a name defines so much, but to have such an eponymous (is that the right word?) name like Hermione might be too much for a kid. After all, it's pretty likely the Harry Potter craze will still be going strong in twenty years (magic can never get outdated lol). Hermione as a middle name I think would work much better. I've always loved using the middle name as a space for parents to express their creativity freely without fear of their kid ending up in therapy lol (like, I would never name my kid Atlas, but I would consider Jane Atlas or Oliver Atlas). Even choosing one of the more normal names from HP could work - Molly, Ginny, Dora (not Nymphadora though lol), Susan, Katie, Alicia, Angelina, even Rose (if there's ever a set of parents I would copy, it would be Ron and Hermione lol). Rose Hermione would be an awesome name.

Good luck, with whatever you're going to do lol.

PS Though Hermione definitely will be known as the one from Harry Potter, I'm pretty sure it came from Shakespeare first (well, it was famous in A Winter's Tale, I think). So you could also branch out (in a literary way lol) and use another Shakespearean name - Miranda Hermione, Katharina Hermione, Juliet Hermione, Beatrice Hermione, etc. Just a thought lol (these are the only names I could think of - I'm not too big on Shakespeare lol).

Answer 5

I know a man with a 22 year old daughter named Hermione. Its not a new name Harry Potter just made it a bit more famous. I think its a lovely name and if you like it then go for it. It doesn't really matter what you name your child. People will try to find something famous to link it to so just smile and move on when people ask dumb questions or answer them with gusto. Its YOUR baby so you name it what you want.

Answer 6

I read that J.K. Rowling actually chose the name "Hermione" for the character because she thought the name odd or unattractive enough that an entire generation of Hermiones would not result. Clearly she underestimated the appeal of the character and the name.
I am, however, someone who worries about teasing; "Hermie" is the most likely nickname for your daughter, sadly, so I do think it would be difficult for her to have both an odd and a famous name. Not sure she'd thank you for that. I'm with the "middle-namers."

Answer 7

Well I have to say not many children would have the name but many teachers adn adults especially older teachers may not be able to pronounce it so she will probably go through life being asked Is it Harriet by someof her teachers, and she may be made fun of by children. And it's a bit old fashioned sounding plus what if she doesn't like Harry potter? That would be like naming a cat, dog.

Answer 8

I like it! It's different and cute.

Look at the name Silas - I only ever heard the name because of the book, and now it's getting used fairly often! I don't always think of the book when I hear it though.

Answer 9

Go for it. I'm sure that she isn't going to be the only Hermione in the world. (JK rowling is creative, but someone else prob. thought of that name first :)) and who cares if someone doesn't like the name. It'll be unique for your child It won't be hard on her. I have a crazy unique name and everyone loves it :)!

Answer 10

I personally wouldnt name my child it, but if you like it go for it.. more than likely by the time people would put two and two together the books wont be so popular and no one would think of it anyway