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Name for sibling of Sequoiadendron?

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claudethelad · 25/02/2020 10:56

I'm expecting a second child and struggling with name ideas. Not sure of the gender yet but would like something unique that you don't find often. My husband is a botanist which is why we called our daughter Sequoiadendron (Sequoia for short!) and we're looking for something similar that's plant related.
Thanks in advance for the help fellow mums!! :)

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theoriginalmadambee · 25/02/2020 13:08

@BumbleBeeFlower you are not alone, the images this brings along 😂.

JustBeKind · 25/02/2020 13:07

Polyanthus would be a pretty name for a girl. Polly for short.

sashh · 25/02/2020 13:07

Ballonz?

BumbleBeeFlower · 25/02/2020 13:05

@madambee it always makes me chuckle. So immature of me!

OhMsBeliever · 25/02/2020 13:05

My ex was a plumber. Our kids, Copperpipe, Cistern, Outsidetap, and Ensuiteshowerroom have never had any problems with their names.

It's a great way to name your kids.

GinAndTings · 25/02/2020 13:04

wow lol

angell84 · 25/02/2020 13:02

Sequioadendron.

Wow

theoriginalmadambee · 25/02/2020 13:01

@BumbleBeeFlower
I looked it up, makes you wonder 🤣.

evilharpy · 25/02/2020 12:59

Shrubbery

BumbleBeeFlower · 25/02/2020 12:59

Assuming this thread is a joke then I put in:

Rubus Cockburnianus

Yes it is a real plant! Always wondered what the discoverer was doing with the plant to give it that name 😂😂

MUMUNATORR · 25/02/2020 12:55

Geranium

Maduixa · 25/02/2020 12:55

I like shorter nicknames, so I've suggested some along with the formal names:

Hemlockburnum (Loki)
Dogwoodberry (Woody or Bear)
Tupelosythia (Lola)
Sassafrasdrangea (Angie)
Shagbarkzalea (Shag or Barry)
Sugarmaplemallow (Shuggo - obv not with Shag unless twins!)
Gingkoboronia (Ron)

WeBuiltThisBuffetOnSausageRoll · 25/02/2020 12:55

Orchid - for a boy or girl.

It means 'testicle'.

So beautiful.

SeeUNextTuesday · 25/02/2020 12:51

My H is a bathroom fitter. We have pollyfila (polly for short) and Tyler (get it Grin)

theoriginalmadambee · 25/02/2020 12:48

A bit long perhaps

Myfatherfinallygotadegreehedoesentgiveashitaboutme

Miriel · 25/02/2020 12:47

My father was a builder. Lots of pretty name potential there. Lintel. Bevel. Soffit. Concretia.

TeddyIsaHe · 25/02/2020 12:47

Balonz was much funnier.

Bluetrews25 · 25/02/2020 12:47

The Greek chef down the road has twins, boy/girl called Tzatsiki and Taramasalata. Taramasalata is obvs the girl as it's pink (and NN Tara)

Zilla1 · 25/02/2020 12:46

Candy,

I haven't read the whole thread but are you sure the OP doesn't have enough native american heritage for it not to be cultural appropriation?

I liked the suggestion that the second child should be named for the other parent's profession though I suppose they might both be botanists (though I'd expect they'd have said so in the OP).

Shosha1 · 25/02/2020 12:45

Amaranthus?

Floribundance · 25/02/2020 12:44

That’s how I read it too Michelleoftheresistance Grin

viques · 25/02/2020 12:44

Quercus for a boy.

CandyCaneLeBonBon · 25/02/2020 12:42

Actually as pp have pointed out, the Sequoia does have Native American connotations so I call cultural appropriation and suggest you rename your child Bob instead and give yourself a good talking to!

Michelleoftheresistance · 25/02/2020 12:42

Floribundance it is lovely... unfortunately when I read it in print it always comes out in my head as Flori bun dance, with images of happily dancing cupcakes.

FrangipaniBlue · 25/02/2020 12:41

Planty mc-flower bush

I'm done 🤣🤣🤣

Anyone remember Daisy Lou Freebush?

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