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Original poster

Is 'Posy' strong enough to use as a stand alone name...?

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Stateofgrace · 18/02/2013 19:30

Just that really.

Not keen on Josephine or Persephone and lacking thought as to what else Posy could be a diminutive for...help!

TIA x

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exoticfruits · 27/02/2013 22:13

The simple answer is -no, it isn't.

whatyoulookinat · 27/02/2013 22:11

My dds middle name is rose & we often use posy. I love it.

gaelicsheep · 27/02/2013 22:09

Oops, sorry, didn't see you'd decided. Unusual but pretty. Smile

nectarini1983 · 27/02/2013 22:08

Not for me im afraid... makes me think of 'Ring a ring of roses, a pocket full of posies.' Which was about the black plague.......

But everyone has different tastes thankfully else we'd all have the same name!

If you and babys dad really like it then dont be deterred x

scoutfinch1 · 27/02/2013 22:07

That's a beautiful name. Congratulations

gaelicsheep · 27/02/2013 22:06

Are you a Noel Streatfield fan OP? Josie is a diminutive of Josephine and that's nice too.

MarianForrester · 27/02/2013 22:06

Love it Smile

Don't tell anyone before she's born- they won't be rude when is actually her name.

TheSurgeonsMate · 27/02/2013 22:04

Not even as a middle name nectarini Hmm?

nectarini1983 · 27/02/2013 21:30

Horrid. Ok as a pet name from mum or dad if u insist but not on a grown woman....

siluria · 27/02/2013 11:05

Congratulations - beautiful name :)

Nothing wrong with Posy as a PM by the way. We never say this about boy's names. If she was a strong, feisty, intelligent, articulate, principled, passionate Posy, I would totally vote for her :)

But Elowen is also gorgeous xxx

MidnightMasquerader · 26/02/2013 21:25

Congratulations!!

PelvicFloorClenchReminder · 26/02/2013 21:17

Awww! That's so gorgeous!

Broody now..!

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Stateofgrace · 26/02/2013 21:14

Thanks guys, we have decided on Elowen Posy Alice... :)

Your contributions are much appreciated x

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scoutfinch1 · 20/02/2013 22:07

Agree with Ruprekt. Yes it is cute for a little girl but she will be an adult for much longer than she is a child and her name should (or have the option to) reflect that. Imo either use it as a middle name or use it as a nickname. If you love it that much and you would be quite happy with it as a family nickname then you could pick a name that has no connection to it. Or as WeAreSix points out Rosie Posy can work so you could call her a Rose name.

toffeelolly · 20/02/2013 18:52

Loving posy so so cuteWink

oldspeckledtam · 20/02/2013 18:49

I like Posy, short for Primrose.

Ruprekt · 20/02/2013 12:27

Squoosh -I would cringe if any of the cutesie names were mine! Daisy,Maisie, Poppy, angel, Dolly, Pixie........

Nice for under 5's but not for teens or adults.

In my very humble opinion of course.

squoosh · 20/02/2013 10:58

I would cringe if my name was Posy.

WeAreSix · 20/02/2013 10:18

I have a Rosie who is Rosie Posy most days :)

Ruprekt · 20/02/2013 10:14

You need to do the test.....

'All rise for Judge Posy Maynard'

'This is Posy Wright, News at 10, in the Gulf.....'

'this is your Captain,Posy Foster speaking......'

Not sure these work for me and not a name I would have wanted for me.

However, Francesca Posy or Gabriella Posy could work.......

wiltingfast · 20/02/2013 08:34

Honestly, I think it's lovely for a little girl but that an adult might prefer something a bit more serious! What if she's prime minister ;) !

happystory · 19/02/2013 13:50

Agree with rhubarb.

Rhubarbgarden · 19/02/2013 13:48

Fine for a child but personally I'd hate to be called something so babyish as an adult. May be just me.

Sashapineapple · 19/02/2013 13:33

A bit too cutesy to be taken seriously imo and better as a middle name.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 19/02/2013 00:33

I love it. I wanted it for dd2 but dp wouldn't let me!