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Thoughts on name daffodil

185 replies

Sarahgrace123 · 14/07/2018 21:09

Ever since I was a little girl my favorite flowers were daffodils and I really like creative names so I was thinking the name daffodil for my new daughter. What are your honest thoughts? Is it to “out there”? Because daffie would be a really cute nickname but my sister and dad don’t like it that much. Opinions???

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FuckingHateRain · 14/07/2018 21:56

Even Daisey Duck sounds better than that!

buttercup54321 · 14/07/2018 21:56

How ridiculous.

MorrisIsClose · 14/07/2018 21:55

"The thing is, Morris - at least Narcissus is a real name in Harry Potter"

So, not real then

Elliebobbins · 14/07/2018 21:55

I find it very out there. That being said there are a few names that I once considered out there that I wouldn't now just because I have heard them in use. Narcissa means daffodil but I would probably avoid it as it does make me think narcissistic. Daffodils are lovely though. Could you use another spring themed name to give you the same feeling?

Chasingcars123 · 14/07/2018 21:54

It's probably illegal to call your daughter Daffodil. You know like it's illegal to call your child Hitler.

Somerville · 14/07/2018 21:54

I can't stop laughing.

But if OP is serious, to help her feel better about this pasting, I will confess that I once entertained the idea, for about a minute, when last pregnant, of calling the baby Honeysuckle. Thankfully I came to my senses quickly. (Especially as I had a boy.)

BigPinkBall · 14/07/2018 21:54

Don’t do it! Change your own name if you like it that much but don’t saddle an innocent child with such a ridiculous moniker!

Yika · 14/07/2018 21:53

I know a Narcisa, it's pretty enough.

I think daffodil sounds silly but why not use it as a middle name where you could get away with it.

MorrisIsClose · 14/07/2018 21:53

"Considering I've recently heard someone has called their baby girl Chilli..."

Oh, they haven't have they? That is cruel.

I know someone who called her DD Heaven-Leigh .....cringe!

LesLavandes · 14/07/2018 21:52

No no

Vanillamanilla1 · 14/07/2018 21:50

I quite like it to be honest

TroysMammy · 14/07/2018 21:49

Considering I've recently heard someone has called their baby girl Chilli I'd say Daffodil isn't that bad, but only as a middle name.

calzone · 14/07/2018 21:48

Honestly please don’t call your daughter Daffodil.

Would you want to be called Daffodil?

Yika · 14/07/2018 21:47

I know a Narcisa, it's pretty enough.

I think daffodil sounds silly but why not use it as a middle name where you could get away with it.

Chasingcars123 · 14/07/2018 21:45

Narcissus?? Well honestly thank you so much, this has given me the best laugh I have had in ages!!

DPotter · 14/07/2018 21:45

In the name of all that you hold sacred - please do not saddle your daughter with this name. Go into dairy farming if you feel the absolute need to call a female animal Daffodil, but not your daughter.

TigerDroveAgain · 14/07/2018 21:44

I had the same MN reaction when I said Snowdrop. I don’t think Daff is a dreadful name but the Odill is a bit much

Chasingcars123 · 14/07/2018 21:42

Absolutely awful followed closely by Jonquil. Are you genuinely taking the p*

kayakingmum · 14/07/2018 21:42

I would go for Daphne as well, or Daffodil as a middle name.
Having said that I think whatever name you choose will suite her. Partly because everyone will get used to it and partly because she's your daughter. Another benefit is that people will remember her name. That's worth a lot.

Somerville · 14/07/2018 21:41

The thing is, Morris - at least Narcissus is a real name in Harry Potter
But in all honesty, if I had to be called one, I would choose Jonquil first. Actually I might swap that for my real name, it's cool. Then Narcissus. Which is horrible. And then Daffodil, which is horrible and ridiculous.

Knittedfairies · 14/07/2018 21:40

No.

PippilottaLongstocking · 14/07/2018 21:40

Or Daphne Dilys!

Definitely an old lady name but I think they’re both ones that are trendy again now, I’ve definitely met at least one small Dilys.

fruitbrewhaha · 14/07/2018 21:38

I think it ok, quite cute. I also like Marigold or Primrose too.

MorrisIsClose · 14/07/2018 21:38

"I even prefer Narcissus to Daffodil, I think."

What.... Narcissus?!!

That's a million times worse than Daffodil. Don't use that alternative suggestion OP. Christ

Narcissus!

PippilottaLongstocking · 14/07/2018 21:37

I think it’s lovely! And Daffie/Dilly as a nickname. (Also Daffodil is much prettier than Jonquil!)