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Juno Violet or Iris Clementine

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FingersCrossedLegsNot · 04/08/2013 14:06

I'm almost (almost) embarrassed to be starting another thread. But I'm nearly there with this naming malarkey!

So we have it down to these two. I love them both. We want something unusual but not ridiculously so, I think that both of these fit the bill. Though I think Iris runs the risk of entering the top100.

With regards to Juno the movie thing does not bother us at all so please don't let that sway your choice!

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PeriodMath · 10/08/2013 01:57

Thing about Juno is it makes me think you're saying "d'you know?".

WideScreenViper · 08/08/2013 19:48

I do like both. Juno does not at all sound masculine, but does sound quite the opposite of ethereal! Also quite like the female equivalent of Hugo. I also have an irrational dislike of the name Violet, so Iris Clementine wins for me. Also I know a Clementine and there has never been any teasing about her name.

NationMcKinley · 08/08/2013 19:46

In order of preference mine are:
Juno (would have been DC3's name if he'd been a girl)
Violet (this was a close second for us!)
Iris ( love it but wouldn't have gone with our surname)
Clementine. meh.

Junebugjr · 08/08/2013 19:43

Juno violet - beautiful. Sounds strong but very feminine at the same time. My DD name is Violet, so I'm biased there!

I love iris, but I think it would date more than Juno.

scripsi · 08/08/2013 19:34

Juno Violet is amazing.

Does not sound at all butch!

fuzzle · 08/08/2013 19:33

Iris or Violet not Juno for me

Mollie272 · 08/08/2013 19:30

Juno Clementine for me - really like it

formicadinosaur · 08/08/2013 11:45

Violet clementine is lovely

ems1910 · 05/08/2013 20:18

Violet Clementine for me

dollarmermaid · 05/08/2013 19:14

Violet is lovely!

I had Gretal on my long list , good luck in deciding

LaRosaBella · 05/08/2013 19:08

Agree that Juno sounds strong, but not masculine at all.

LaRosaBella · 05/08/2013 19:07

I LOVE Juno, not too sure about either of the middle names but clementine is probably my favourite. Ezra is also my favourite boys name.

pesta · 05/08/2013 19:02

Iris Clementine sounds lovely.

OrangeJuiceSandwich · 05/08/2013 18:47

Juno is the goddess of childbirth. Each women had a Juno who was like their guardian Angel. Definetly not a butch name at all

It's a strong name. I love that. Names like Clementine are frilly. Names like Juno sound beautiful yet still powerful.

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FingersCrossedLegsNot · 05/08/2013 16:18

I think I am starting to lean towards Juno Violet.

Do any of you think Juno sounds masculine....I know that ending in an O is usually masculine but does it actually sound butch to you.

I think it has an ethereal feel to it but that could be just me and my fanciful mind!!!

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OrangeJuiceSandwich · 05/08/2013 11:33

Typo. Clementine.

OrangeJuiceSandwich · 05/08/2013 11:33

Juno Violet.

Clammy Clemmie and oranges are all I think for Flementine.

ravenAK · 05/08/2013 02:05

Violet Clementine - definitely best of both.

BeyonceCastle · 05/08/2013 02:03

Juno Clementine

or Iris Juno

Love Juno and Clementine because of the films, latter being eternal sunshine even though Kate Winslett was a bit annoying.

Iris - as you know from last thread - love most flower names, the exception to the rule being Violet for irrational reasons as it looks and smells beautiful.

But Violet/Vi reminds me of Just William how old am i
and god rest her soul Bonnie Langford used to get on my nerves.
Plus Violet in Willy Wonka's a little madam and even in the Incredibles she's shrinking.
And I don't like parma violets most disgusting 'sweet' EVER

i did say it was irrational - don't get me started on Bluebell

Amy106 · 05/08/2013 01:48

I would vote for Juno Violet.

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kiwik · 04/08/2013 23:57

Juno Violet - love it.

Not keen on Clementine, as I never know whether to pronounce it teen or tyne at the end. And a friend's girl is known as Clemmie, which with a NZ accent sounds a lot like clammy.

telsa · 04/08/2013 23:43

Juno Violet....YESSS! It is fabulous.

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FingersCrossedLegsNot · 04/08/2013 22:58

Petra...it's the exact same situation with me, dh prefers Iris!

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PetraBaelish · 04/08/2013 22:57

They are both on my list!! I love Juno, DH prefers Iris. I'm not sure that Juno "flows" right with Violet though; it seems to call for a three syllable middle name.

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