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Is Florence nice or hideous?

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Tolalola · 05/04/2011 15:40

I can't decide...

It just popped into my head and won't go away but I can't tell if it's awful Grin.

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IWillNotNeverEatATomato · 07/04/2011 21:52

I am not a big fan, only because there are lots round here
and the nn Flora has bad connotations, when I was at school this is what we used to call 'easy' girls - because it spreads easily Blush

ValiumSoltera · 07/04/2011 21:25

Neither. It's strong and it's attractive, with a 'pretty' option of nn Flora.

to be honest, I think the fashion for soft pretty girly names is over now. I think Florence, Beatrice, Constance, Harriet..... that sounds right now.

kimbrulee · 07/04/2011 21:20

I love the name Florence :-) reminds me of the Italian city! x

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Tolalola · 07/04/2011 15:57

Hmm...dunno RancerDoo, it's seeming pretty well split from this thread so far!

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RancerDoo · 06/04/2011 22:19

I think it is awful. Lots of them about though so I must be in a minority.

Ragwort · 06/04/2011 21:25

Love it Grin.

CPtart · 06/04/2011 21:21

Yes, hideous!

bananamom · 06/04/2011 21:20

So bored of it, FOUR of my friends have Florences now!!

Perpetuallypregnant · 06/04/2011 21:18

Not keen. Sounds a bit try hard imo

sunshinescarlett · 06/04/2011 21:14

I love it Smile

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qwerty123 · 06/04/2011 19:31

Florence is a gorgeous name.

pilates · 06/04/2011 16:27

No not keen at all.

LuckyWeKeptTheCot · 05/04/2011 23:03

Nice. We were very tempted but called her Cynthia instead.

SolarPanel · 05/04/2011 22:58

Florence is lovely, much prefer it to Fleur (rhyming with bleurgh) or Flora (margarine).

Newgolddream · 05/04/2011 22:48

We are all different eh and I seem to be in the minority but its boring and old fashioned and Flora just makes me think of the margarine.

LaydeeC · 05/04/2011 22:28

I'll get flamed but here goes...
I really dislike it and also, Flora, Fleur, Flossie, Flo etc
Totally appreciate that others like it (and would not like names that I have a penchant for) but it sounds just a bit bleugh to me.

Hulababy · 05/04/2011 22:27

I love it. I like the nn Florrie. It is very pretty.

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Tolalola · 05/04/2011 22:24

Yes Flora is another one I really like, and Fleur, too.

I found a Florence Beatrice (nn Flonnie) while I was doing my family tree and it sort of stuck with me, but I wondered about it being old grannyish.

I'll just have to choose one of Flora, Fleur or Florence for the shortlist and ruthlessly discard the other two.

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TigerFeet · 05/04/2011 20:55

nn Flossie

fab :)

DaphneHeartsFred · 05/04/2011 20:55

I know a Florence. We call her Fluffy. She's only 3 though, I can't imagine she'll allow 'Fluffy' when she's older!

I love the name.

TigerFeet · 05/04/2011 20:55

DD2 has Florence as a middle name after MIL. I love it.

MIL goes by her middle name as she hates Florence so much... she was a bit Hmm when we told her.

Flora is lovely too.

Nagoo · 05/04/2011 20:54

I've got a Florence (2nd name)

surelynotnormal · 05/04/2011 20:53

Ugly, dumpy.

Flo is worse.

Janoschi · 05/04/2011 20:52

I prefer Flora.... Florence sounds a bit flouncy to my ears....

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