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primrose

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Littlestar3432 · 04/12/2018 22:17

I have such a name crush on the name Primrose that it’s our current front runner. Is it my hormones? I’m smitten but would value some honest opinions x

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DerfelCadarn · 06/12/2018 16:38

It was my Grandmother's name and I've used it as my DD's middle name. I say go for it!

6freerangeeggs · 06/12/2018 16:35

I would hate to be called Primrose, sorry. The prim thing is really off-putting.

Pantheon · 06/12/2018 16:32

I knew a Primrose growing up. She was Prim for short. I think it's pretty.

KatherinaMinola · 06/12/2018 16:28

There's an MP called Tulip too.

Maybe it's just me, but "I'm your lawyer, Primrose" sounds absolutely fine to me.

Crema · 05/12/2018 19:26

I think Primrose is lovely.

@Nesssie my doctor is genuinely called Tulip and she's done pretty well for herself!

I also have a very flowery name and not doing too badly for myself...

It's just a name.

I like Primrose :)

cheesydoesit · 05/12/2018 19:23

You know what? Don't even bother replying to that. Now I remember why I fucking hate the baby names board.

cheesydoesit · 05/12/2018 19:22

*name. Sorry, your highly unoriginal criticism irked me into a typo oversight.

cheesydoesit · 05/12/2018 19:20

Hmm yourself. I always think that's such a ridiculous and small minded comment to make. You do realise that professionals you may come across in generations to come won't all have names to your liking?She's hardly suggested Sparkle-Tits or Hot Rod has she? Also, think about what a class based judgement you are making. Are you saying that any man called Jayden could not be a high achiever? Are you insinuating that Dr Blossom is a twee airhead? What sensible and did you give your children?

Nesssie · 05/12/2018 18:47

“Hello I’m your lawyer, Primrose”
“Hello, my name’s Blossom and I’ll be your doctor..”

Hmm
ItsJustASimpleLine · 05/12/2018 18:45

Have a baby Primrose in our family she's lovely and lots of people seem to like the name.

cheesydoesit · 05/12/2018 18:37

I like it. Other floral names that were on my list but dismissed by DH include Blossom, Marigold, Lavender ("but she will be called 'Lav' for short") Hazel, Daisy, Ivy and Lilac.

daisypond · 05/12/2018 17:38

I like it. I don't think it's twee. It's a normal springtime flower. I'd never think of the Shipmans. The first Primrose that comes to mind is the one from Darling Buds of May.

SnowyPaws5 · 05/12/2018 16:43

I love the name and I don't see Prim as a nick name to be unpleasant either

Completely agree!

CollapsedGingerbreadHouse · 05/12/2018 16:39

Me too redexpat. Op I love the name and I don't see Prim as a nick name to be unpleasant either. I have two quite unusually named children, never met another named the same, so I like a different name. Primrose is a pretty name in my opinion. 🤷

FartnissEverbeans · 05/12/2018 16:32

I love it! I think it’s really fresh and quirky.

KatherinaMinola · 05/12/2018 16:08

I love that picture of Primrose from Autumn Story - Brambly Hedge and Darling Buds of May for me all the way Smile

redexpat · 05/12/2018 16:00

Hedge!

redexpat · 05/12/2018 15:59

I think of Brambly hegde.

primrose
SoftBlocks · 05/12/2018 15:56

Sorry I don’t like it.

weekfour · 05/12/2018 15:54

I didn't make the Shipman connection and I'm only two miles away from his surgery. I did think Hunger Games. Maybe the way it's received will depend on age (dons hard hat).

Juanbablo · 05/12/2018 15:50

I totally LOVE the name Primrose.

Autumnfairy82 · 05/12/2018 15:49

I think it’s lovely.

MummyBearRose · 05/12/2018 15:47

I think it's really pretty!

FlamingoFlamango · 05/12/2018 15:41

Hormones...I hope!

newmummy0094 · 05/12/2018 15:15

@KatherinaMinola
I realised that was your point just after I postedConfused
Sorry pregnancy brainSmile