Ever wanted to help name a small pumpkin?

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Discussion Overview

The thread revolves around naming a small pumpkin received as a birthday gift. Participants suggest names in various languages and share their thoughts on the pumpkin's significance and potential decorations.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • The original poster expresses a desire to name the pumpkin in a non-English language, seeking suggestions that are pronounceable.
  • One participant suggests the Portuguese name "Abobora minuscula."
  • Another participant proposes "Garnet," noting the color association with garnets.
  • Suggestions for names in German ("Winzig Kurbis"), Russian ("Ochyen Malenkaya Teekva" or "Kroshechnaya Teekva"), and French ("Tout Petit Potiron") are made by various participants.
  • One participant mentions they do not name their pumpkins, simply referring to it as "pumpkin."
  • There is a discussion about whether the pumpkin will be decorated for Halloween, with some participants expressing a preference to keep it as is.
  • Concerns are raised about bringing the pumpkin to school and the potential for it to be damaged.
  • Another name suggestion in Urdu is "Chota Kaddu," with a follow-up question about the meaning of "kaddu."
  • Some participants suggest alternative names, including "Citrouille" in French and playful names like "jenny" or "TDK."

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a variety of name suggestions and personal preferences regarding naming and decorating the pumpkin, with no clear consensus on a single name or approach.

Contextual Notes

Some names are proposed based on language translations, and there is uncertainty about the appropriateness or preference for certain terms. The discussion reflects personal opinions and cultural interpretations of naming.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in creative naming, cultural language translations, or those looking for light-hearted discussions about personal items like gifts may find this thread engaging.

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I got a small pumpkin for my birthday today. I can't think of a name, however. It's about four inches tall and wide and has about a 1.5 inch stem. It's very orange.

I want to name it "tiny pumpkin" in a non-english language, preferably one I can pronounce (it uses mostly sounds found in english, though I can replicate other sounds fairly well).

So, any suggestions?

Edit: Nevermind, I picked out a name.
 
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Abobora minuscula

(Portugese)
 
Oh, hi. I didn't think anyone was going to bother (I'm a bit impatient, sorry). One of my friends suggested Garnet. I've decided to go with it, since garnets can be orange.

Thanks anyway, though.
 
In German:

Winzig Kurbis

(with an umlaut over the "u").
 
In Russian:

Ochyen Malenkaya Teekva

or

Kroshechnaya Teekva.
 
In French:

Tout Petit Potiron.
 
name...pumpkin...?
 
I just spent my 17th birthday mostly alone. I got a pumpkin, so I'm naming it.
 
Pumpkins are cool. I have one. I don't name them though. I just call it "pumpkin".
 
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Are you planning on decorating it for halloween?
 
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Nope, no decoration. I like it as it is. I'll probably bring it to school with me, though. I might give it jewelry or something, though. I don't have any, but I have a lot of female friends, so I imagine I can obtain some. I'd send a picture, but I'm sorely lacking in any way of doing so.
 
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Smasherman said:
Nope, no decoration. I like it as it is. I'll probably bring it to school with me, though. I might give it jewelry or something, though. I don't have any, but I have a lot of female friends, so I imagine I can obtain some. I'd send a picture, but I'm sorely lacking in any way of doing so.
I don't think it'll be a good idea to take the pumpkin to school. After all, what if it gets dropped on the floor?
 
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Hmm, you may have a point. I don't want anything to damage Garnet. Garnet's very small, though.
 
  • #14
Chota Kaddu (urdu for little pumpkin)
 
  • #15
Is kaddu pumpkin? Little Kaddu would be a nice nickname.
 
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Hap[/color]py B[/color]irt[/color]hda[/color]y, Sm[/color]ash[/color]erm[/color]an![/color]!11[/color][/size]
 
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honestrosewater said:
Hap[/color]py B[/color]irt[/color]hda[/color]y, Sm[/color]ash[/color]erm[/color]an![/color]!11[/color][/size]

Thanks :smile:
 
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zoobyshoe said:
In French:
Tout Petit Potiron.
We could even say "Citrouille". :wink:
 
  • #19
TeTeC said:
We could even say "Citrouille". :wink:
Is that a better word for it? I was just looking everything up in the dictionary.
 
  • #20
Smasherman said:
Thanks :smile:
Name it... jenny, the most beautiful name in the world.

Or you could name it TDK. Or the Terminator.
 

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