Comments on: Does Pippi Need a Name Change?

By: Debra

Debra — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 16:57:48 +0000

I am new to your letters and got your website name from a seminar on how to deal with difficult situations.

Since I am new I would like to continue to see the articles weekly.
It inspires me to be a better person.

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 19:06:50 +0000

I agree with Amanda and Nora. Continue the giraffe and the Pippi name. It is fun and it has meaning. My daughter has a Pippi giraffe she keeps on her dressing table for a story that we submitted. When she received the giraffe, she took the initiative to do a search on Pippi Longstocking and the giraffe now has even more meaning for her.

By: Susan W

Susan W — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 05:31:45 +0000

My suggestion is for “Connect”. I made a CONNECT! We connected. It’s the second part of speaking strong … the bridge to a successful outcome.

My second suggestion is for “Maxim”. A succinct formulation of a fundamental principle, general truth, or rule of conduct.

The giraffe? Don’t change that!

By: Karen T

Karen T — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 21:44:33 +0000

I like the name “Stretch.” Says it all!

By: Nora

Nora — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 14:53:45 +0000

Hi Meryl,
I did a search for Pippi Longstocking on Google and found that there have been a few movies, there is a website about her and her books are still available on Amazon. Did you know there was a movie made about her in 1997? I love the name Pippi, even if people don’t understand the association. It is playful and fun. And if you do know the association you will understand that she is “the strongest girl in the world.” The name Pippi makes me feel like I am getting a pat on the back, which is why you have the sweet giraffe as a gift. My vote is to keep Pippi Pippi.

By: Melinda Blankenship

Melinda Blankenship — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 17:27:24 +0000

I totally agree with everyone here. It sounds as thought you are just interested in a little change. Not a bad thing at all if you’re ready. If you truly are looking for another name for little “Pippi” a “champion” is always victorious. “Champ” may be an option for you.

By: Amanda Martin

Amanda Martin — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 22:10:56 +0000

Are you kidding? The name is perfect the way it is! Pippilotta Longstocking always knows exactly what to say and precisely what to do in any situation. She has no fear of what may or may not get her into trouble because she knows that nothing can possibly be worse than denying who you are and how you feel. Little oddity she may be, but she is a paragon of strong will.

I cannot comment on a possible generation gap, but the pint-sized heroine is far from obscure and I don’t think those who don’t know who she is would mind so much being told. You could even have a link on the website to fill us in on the reasons behind the Pippi in Pippi SpeakStrong Giraffe, if you don’t already.

I am a newcomer here, but I think Pippi was a name that was meant to be lent to this circumstance. It fits.

By: Kim Hawks

Kim Hawks — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 02:31:56 +0000

Oh my! Was such an adjustment when the name was changed to Pippi before! Back to Victoria???? For victorious!

By: Lon Stewart

Lon Stewart — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 21:58:48 +0000

“Stretch”
Most people recieving the award have had to make a “stretch” or gone beyond their normal comfort zone to prove that they could actually say what needed to be said.

By: Cindy Washam

Cindy Washam — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 19:55:04 +0000

What about Victor for Victorious, or Winnie for Winner