Lavender

[AdrenalineFudge]

What do you think of the name?

I should add that I'm not pregnant or ttc but if circumstances change then I'd consider this name.

[AuntieStella]

I like it (know one in RL, and also always think of The Chalet School)

But the nn Lav/Lavvie is likely to crop up at some point

[pinkyredrose]

I think people would end up calling her Lav!

[AdrenalineFudge]

Stella I'd thought that too wrt Lav comparisons. I also speak french and Lave would also raise some eyebrows in that language too. I've always wanted to use this name so I don't think I'd care but then again it's not me that would have to live with the name.

[somelikeitmild]

I immediately thought 'lavatory'. Your kid would be called toilet. Sorry

[1horatio]

Lavender is so lovely. But the "lavatory thing"... Maybe it's middle name material?

I really like flower names. A friend of mine has a baby called Magnolia, which is a fabulous name, imo :)

[Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost]

Nice name but the nn Lav Lavvie would give me concerns.
How about Lilac.

[CatherineDeB]

I wouldn't worry about the Lav thing, I know a Lavinia and she has always been Lavinia or Vin.

[Frrrrrrippery]

I presume you are joking?

Having said that if you surname matched your MN nickname then I think it might be a goer.

Lavender Fudge has a certain something

[DerelictMyBalls]

I work with a Lavender. She is one of the poshest people I have ever met.

[Frrrrrrippery]

Lavinia is better.

[ExitPursuedByBear]

I think it's lovely

[MitzyLeFrouf]

Lavender has a lovely sound but any name that starts with Lav would be a no go for me.

[namelessposter]

I think it's gorgeous. 9-12 yrs old there will be some teasing from her peers, but for the other 97 years of her life she will be envied for her beautiful name.

[AdrenalineFudge]

Frrrrrrippery , I'm not joking, my surname sounds French although it isn't French but Lavender would work with it I think. I don't think I can have children which is a whole other thread but I've always thought if by a strike of lightning I did have a girl I'd call her Lavender .

[barbecue]

I'd avoid it for the potential nicknames.

I think of these as quite similar but without the "lav" problem... Larissa, Violet, Leonora, Valerie, Valentina, Evelina, Venetia, Vivienne, Lorelei, Laila, Laurel or Liliana.

[ApocalypseNowt]

Isn't Lavender meant to help you sleep?

I call it very VERY wishful thinking.....

[francis223]

I love it and it was and still is on my girl list.

[cecilelliott]

Prefer Lavinia, Lilac or even Lovage!

[BertrandRussell]

"I think it's gorgeous. 9-12 yrs old there will be some teasing from her peers, but for the other 97 years of her life she will be envied for her beautiful name."

"Don't worry about being made miserable every day for 3 years, darling [incidentally, I think you are overestimating the sophisitication of most teenagers and many adults] I know best, and I promise that you'll love the name soon"

[Chimchar]

It's very Harry Potter. I like it.

Good luck, and I hope you get your little Lavender one day x

[MumOnACornishFarm]

It's pretty, but I would also worry about the possible nicknames or short versions. It makes me think of Roald Dahl's Matilda, which is no bad thing

[Haffdonga]

Sweet, but you'd have to get in there quickly with a suitable abbreviation to avoid Lavvie /Lav sticking.

Lavender known as Lulu for short?
Lavender known as Vennie?
Lala?
Venda?
Vi?
Der?

It's a tricky one.

[MumOnACornishFarm]

Lol at Der

[Flowerpower14]

I love it! But i do see the nicknames arent fantastic. It reminds me of the little girl in matilda which i also love. 👍🏻