What is ‘Harvey the big pink rabbit’ from? I’m familiar with the rabbit from the James Stewart movie of the same name, but he certainly wasn’t pink. Is it a cartoon or something?

Um, Harvey wasn’t pink. He was invisible. If you’re going to try to reference a movie made before 1970 (when actors and actresses actually had to ACT), at least try watching it.

I think if a name has significant meaning to you, and you want to name your child that, then go for it! As long it doesn’t border on child abuse like the name Peanut!

“Mickey” is a common nickname in Ireland for Michael so to me I don’t associate it with Mickey Mouse straight away.

I really like Felix as a name, though I do picture a cat when I hear. However, like brannon said, it goes well with names such as Oscar (par example, Gillian Anderson’s older son is called Oscar, so Felix fitted well with it) and Oliver.

However, name choice is entirely up to the parent. I see nothing wrong with naming your child after a TV character (Barney or Clarabel etc.) Where I do draw the line however, is when parents choose names that are completely absurd and beyond reason such as Bronx Mowgli or Pilot Inspektor. But it’s a personal preference I guess.

People get ‘baby name’ inspiration from any number of people, characters, places etc. I don’t think that a name shouldn’t be used if its also the name of a widely known cartoon character. If you like the name, go for it. I do think though that parents should consider that its the child that will need to live with the name for its entire life – so evaluate the impact and be considerate.

I could never go with Homer or Bart because of the Simpsons. But Marge and Maggie are fine by me.

i agree Emma-think sometimes people dont even know that those names are cartoon names..like i didnt know harvey was.. i think most of them are cute though

I know a Chinese guy who took Felix as an English name because of Felix the Cat! Before that his English name was Hannibal (after Hannibal Lecter) but a friend clued him in that it wouldn’t be good for his business with foreigners

I had clarabel on my short list of girl names. Love it! Love Felix too – will go great with my Oliver someday!