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Middle name for posie?

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Blondefirsttimemum · 21/10/2020 21:53

Pretty much decided on Posie if baby is a girl but we are completely stuck for a middle name... does anyone have any suggestions? I quite like Posie Annabel but I’m not sure?! Thanks xx

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Bid876 · 21/10/2020 22:59

I like Posie or Posey however you spell it. I also like Posy Elizabeth. I’ve not heard of the naming a first daughter after a grandmother as a rule but I have both my grandmothers names as middle names and my eldest daughter is name after one of my grandmothers, because well she was the best and I never even considered another name x

Ignore what other people say or think, if you live it go with it, there are far worse names people give their poor kids.

I had people ask me if I was joking with 2 of my DDs names, some even thought I was making DD#2s name up. I didn’t care, I love them and they suit their names x

BabyYoda · 21/10/2020 22:58

I was worried about the “need a professional long version of the name” until I met a Dr Rosie when was in hospital. She was a consultant.

Posie is lovely.

TH22 · 21/10/2020 22:51

@Blondefirsttimemum

I’ll also ask just incaseGrin does anyone think the name posie is rediculous? I’ve had a few comments that it’s silly and won’t work on an adult but I love it and tbh think it will fit in with all the unique and cutesy names people are giving their children these days! X
I absolutely love this name, as does my family. However, my husband said the same thing - that Posie won't fit in a serious environment. I think he's wrong mind...
honey7 · 21/10/2020 22:51

Posie Annabel is lovely

QuimReaper · 21/10/2020 22:49

@Wolfff '...unfortunate but true' Grin

Please don't go with another -ie name as middle name per star's wish, that would definitely sound ridiculous!

misstiggiwinkle · 21/10/2020 22:47

I know a Posie, she is actually Poppy Rose on her BC but Posie to everyone. It's gorgeous and if my MIL wasn't called Poppy I'd consider it for my dd (not a MIL fan!)

staruponawish · 21/10/2020 22:40

Posie Betty
Posie Betsy
Posie May
Posie Bonnie
Posie Hattie

Voice0fReason · 21/10/2020 22:37

Not a fan, and Posie Rosie is just too awful for words.
I would see it and think it was Rosie that had been misspelt.

There aren't any names that everyone is going to like.
If you pick a quirky name then some people will hate it.
I'm glad I don't have a quirky name, I wouldn't have given one to my children. Some people love having one. I wouldn't have taken the risk of them hating it.

AntiHop · 21/10/2020 22:37

Since you asked, I do not like it. Sounds too twee, and like a nickname not a proper name. I agree with the idea of having fullname Josephine, then use posie as a nickname. That gives her options as she gets older.

Meepmeeep · 21/10/2020 22:37

Posie certainly the most unique out of your choices. The others are all pretty popular at the moment.

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Blondefirsttimemum · 21/10/2020 22:35

Sorry i just don’t like Josephine!Blush my other options are Hattie, Piper, indie, Everly, Poppy and Annabel! Do people prefer any of these? X

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mysteryfairy · 21/10/2020 22:31

Posie is a lovely name but I’d be tempted to use Josephine, also a great name, on the birth certificate. Normally I’d say use the diminutive as the full name but honestly I think there are circumstances where Posie might be hard to pull off.

micc · 21/10/2020 22:31

Its sweet, I can imagine the name on any age though. I agree Posie Elizabeth sounds really lovely. :)

DramaAlpaca · 21/10/2020 22:26

Posie is a bit twee and cutesy, sorry. It's a bit better spelled Posy as in Ballet Shoes. I wouldn't want to be called Posy/Posie to be honest.

Posy is traditionally a diminutive of Josephine.

supersonicginandtonic · 21/10/2020 22:24

I know a Posie Primrose. I think it's really pretty.

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Blondefirsttimemum · 21/10/2020 22:24

If it helps to know my style.. we’ve decided on Albie George for a boy! X

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GorgonzolaSouffle · 21/10/2020 22:23

I think it’s cute for a little girl but any older.....not for me....

Plus although I have never used it ever......posie is also what some call girls vaginas. 🤢🤢🤢

Sorry.

FabulouslyFab · 21/10/2020 22:23

It’s a beautiful name!

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Blondefirsttimemum · 21/10/2020 22:23

Can I ask why you think it’s awful? I genuinely want feedback as I’m naming this baby for life! X

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user1493494961 · 21/10/2020 22:21

I think it's awful. Introduce yourself as Posie for a few weeks and see what reaction you get.

Bvop · 21/10/2020 22:21

It’s a beautiful name, and so is Elizabeth.

ladybird69 · 21/10/2020 22:19

Rosie! You’re going to call her Posie Rosie even if you give her a different middle name.

SBTLove · 21/10/2020 22:19

Flowers 🤣

Wolfff · 21/10/2020 22:18

Have you read 'Ballet shoes'?

MJM1608 · 21/10/2020 22:17

My MIL is called Posie - I love the name! It’s actually her middle name on the BC and first name is Ruth which I think goes well! Xx

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