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Saffron or Thora?

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BananaHammocks · 10/12/2013 20:16

I've made threads about both these names recently and both got quite a positive response though not a huge response. I think if there were lots of people who hate them they would have been more vocal (see recent Kyle thread!!). However I thought I might get more of an idea of peoples opinions if I compared the two!

So which do you like best and why?

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MarEl · 16/12/2013 03:13

Thora, because Saffron makes me think of curry!

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BuntyPenfold · 15/12/2013 17:46

Saffron - Ronnie for short.

DramaAlpaca · 15/12/2013 14:28

Saffron is really pretty.

To me Thora is another of those ugly "old lady" names that have been having a revival recently.

MerryMarigold · 15/12/2013 14:26

Thora would be yuck in my opinion
Date to be different from all the old ladies. The fashion will pass (she says, in hope!).

Alisvolatpropiis · 15/12/2013 00:38

Um, this is not what you're asking but -

Saffron- old before her time Saffy from Ab Fab. I'm 25 and lots of your daughters peers mums would be aware of this reference.
Thora - hird. Who was, as far as I know, an actress who died having carved a niche as being a sweet elderly lady?

Of the two I'd choose Thora.

mathanxiety · 14/12/2013 22:55

Thora sounds like thorax to me.

saffronwblue · 14/12/2013 08:36

I love saffron - it was my dear cat's name. Smile

Theonlyoneiknow · 14/12/2013 08:35

Or maybe it should be Saffiyah?

Theonlyoneiknow · 14/12/2013 08:34

If you like Saffron what about Safiyah?

OKmum · 13/12/2013 23:17

I like Saffie as nn - so Saffron!

moominleigh94 · 13/12/2013 10:35

Love Saffron, it's on my shortlist for if we have a girl :)

AmIGoingMad · 12/12/2013 23:11

Saffron

MidnightRose · 12/12/2013 23:07

Love Saffron. In Spanish Thora ( spelled Thorra) means Bitch and is used as a very derogatory insult.

snowed · 12/12/2013 18:30

Thora reminds me of Thora Hird. How about Thea?

snowed · 12/12/2013 18:29

Saffron

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BananaHammocks · 11/12/2013 18:17

Wow! I was convinced Mumsnetters wouldn't think Saffron wasn't a 'proper' enough name! I stand corrected!

Saffron definitely appeals to me more, I just though Thora has the combo of being both more unusual and more of a proper name.

I think I am being self-conscious as I have a particular group of acquaintances who have all gone for old lady names and I feel like unless it suits a granny it's not allowed at the mo!

I'll think i'll proudly go for Saffron......... if my OH agrees......... and if it's a girl!

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AngelaDaviesHair · 11/12/2013 13:36

Thora is rhyming slang for turd. Just so you know.

sonnieboo · 11/12/2013 13:31

Thora - beautiful, feminine and works in many languages.

Saffron - harsh, masculine sounding (to my ears) and not very elegant.

hawkmcqueen · 11/12/2013 13:27

saffron and Saffie is a Super nn

DingDongUriGelleryOnHigh · 11/12/2013 13:13

Saffron is the cool girl. Thora is a stubby little thing with glasses.

WowOoo · 11/12/2013 13:06

Saffron for me. It sounds nice shortened to Saff or Saffie.

RaRa1988 · 11/12/2013 13:04

I couldn't call a child Saffron because it's the name of my favourite Indian restaurant Grin - but aside from that, and assuming you don't have the same issue, definitely Saffron over Thora! Thora's too old-ladyish.

birdybear · 11/12/2013 12:33

They both sound like margerine.

manicinsomniac · 11/12/2013 12:31

Saffron is really pretty. Thora is ok.