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Original poster

Safflower name. Nn saffy?

67 replies

Chaiwala · 05/03/2020 14:44

Think this is such a cute botanical name as well as a spice.

I think saffron sounds more strong whilst safflower sounds so pretty.

Saffy? Flo? Potential nicknames?

Thoughts?

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user1493494961 · 05/03/2020 15:21

Everyone's telling you it's bloody awful but if you like it, go ahead, (maybe you're winding us up).

1smallhamsterfoot · 05/03/2020 15:18

It sounds terrible don’t do it!

Original poster
Chaiwala · 05/03/2020 15:17

Safflower is a real plant!

What’s the difference in saying...

“Hi my names saffron” which is a real flower

“Hi my name is lily”

What’s wrong with safflower?

OP posts:
GooodMythicalMorning · 05/03/2020 15:16

saffron is nice, safflower looks like you've misspelled sunflower.

Lightofthephoenix · 05/03/2020 15:14

Sunflower, Saffron or Sapphire don't combine them.

OverByYer · 05/03/2020 15:01

I would stick to Saffron

detachablehoof · 05/03/2020 14:57

Saffron is nice! Never heard of Safflower tbh.
What about Sapphire?

Hugsandpastries · 05/03/2020 14:56

I know a Safinaz, nickname Saf but could also be Saffy. Prefer Saffron out of your two names.

inwood · 05/03/2020 14:51

Awful awful awful.

Saffron?

DaanSaaf · 05/03/2020 14:50

@LochJessMonster Grin

Sorry op I agree it's awful.

nosleepp · 05/03/2020 14:49

It’s awful

PurpleDaisies · 05/03/2020 14:49

Can you imagine walking up to someone and saying, “Hello, my name is Safflower?

Don’t do it.

LochJessMonster · 05/03/2020 14:49

do you not like your daughter?

ShesGotBetteDavisEyes · 05/03/2020 14:49

I don’t like it. What about:
Jasmine
Anise
Nigella
Laurel
if you fancy something botanical sounding? All much prettier imo.

Obvs you should call your baby whatever you like!

DoctorBambino · 05/03/2020 14:48

Love the nn Saffy, I would probably spell Safi.. but I do like an i in a name! Safflower doesn't sound like a name to me but I like Saffron.

Cacaca · 05/03/2020 14:47

Sorry but that’s absolutely atrocious 🙈

PurpleDaisies · 05/03/2020 14:45

It’s awful.