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Primrose

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rachelrainbow · 30/01/2021 04:45

Do you love it or hate it? 😎

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earthyfire · 28/07/2021 00:15

I like the nn Prim, reminds me of The Hunger Games

35andThriving · 22/07/2021 19:20

I used to like it. I have gone off it now though.

Livingintheclouds · 21/07/2021 00:35

Sounds a bit precious.

Lalliella · 21/07/2021 00:30

Don’t like it sorry

BunnyRuddington · 20/07/2021 21:37

I know a Primrose in her 80s and she's always been know as Prim. Was years before I realised she was Primrose. Not sure I like it but that might be because she was a little hard to like.

Candyapple49 · 20/07/2021 20:47

I teach an eleven year old Primrose . She never shortens it and it is lovely . Refreshing in a sea of Daisies ,Rosies and Ivys . Beautiful flower too .

TheRosariojewels · 19/07/2021 10:01

I like it and Primroses are beautiful. I like Prim as well.

Kanaloa · 18/07/2021 19:19

I don’t love or hate it really. It’s okay.

Chunkymenrock · 18/07/2021 18:54

It's sweet but the prim bit is unfortunate.

CrouchEndTiger12 · 18/07/2021 18:46

No one remembers the darling buds of May then?

Primrose Violet Anemone Iris Magnolia Narcissa Larkin

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It's fine I quite like it.

StevieNix · 18/07/2021 18:44

I usually hate frilly ‘twee’ girly names but I do actually love primrose Blush

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rachelrainbow · 18/07/2021 18:43

Hahaahah yes!!!! Oh my god how embarrassing. I actually just laughed and woke up said baby who’s feeding! I would delete it but it’s too funny. Top tip folks- mumsnet and sleep deprivation don’t mix!

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SW1amp · 07/07/2021 20:23

@HoldingTheDoor

Did you just reply to your own question?
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HoldingTheDoor · 07/07/2021 20:22

Did you just reply to your own question?

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rachelrainbow · 07/07/2021 20:19

I have a baby Primrose - everyone calls her Posy, we love it!

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Ellada19 · 12/02/2021 20:35

I don’t mind it at all. Floral names are beautiful and classic. “Prim” as a nickname ends up not being associated with the word prim & instead just being associated with the person. It would be ironic if she ended up being the opposite of prim though, like a motorcross racer or a stunt woman or something.

crackerschick · 12/02/2021 20:31

Just coming on here to say to OP that I have a Primrose. She is in infant school. She entirely suits her name in that she is individual, bright and cherished by absolutely everyone she meets. Everyone comments on her gorgeous name and she will rarely/never meet another child named the same. She is so far away from being prim that it's kind of ironic that some people shorten it! I'm so glad we went with it. We gave her a somewhat sensible middle name but I'm pretty sure she will never need to use it. Congrats for joining the Primrose motherhood! We are an elegant bunch 🌼

RuthW · 02/02/2021 20:52

Love it

FartnissEverbeans · 02/02/2021 20:27

Love love love it

I think it’s really fresh and lovely.

My son’s name didn’t get a good reception from my family but it’s gorgeous and I love it. Different strokes etc!

WagnerTheWehrWolf · 02/02/2021 20:04

I wouldn't have said anything if I knew you were asking about a baby who already has that name rather than a bump. It's a risky business as people tend to be brutally honest. But you're looking at your fat cheeked Primrose so it must feel weird to see people criticise her name.

I'm sure she's a joy and a beauty Smile

TempsPerdu · 02/02/2021 18:56

@rachelrainbow I replied upthread saying I didn’t like the name - but that’s just my subjective opinion and many will disagree. DD has a name that is very ‘marmite’ - many people think it sounds harsh and we knew this beforehand, but still went with the name because we loved it. We get plenty of compliments on her name irl and it really suits her.

I used to be a primary teacher in London - I’ve come across some very outlandish names in my time, as well as some foreign heritage names that really don’t work in English (sound similar to offensive words etc) - honestly, once you’ve seen the name on the register and perhaps raised an eyebrow you genuinely forget about it, and the kids don’t bat an eyelid about even the most unusual names. Your daughter is more important than her name. Smile

KirstenBlest · 02/02/2021 13:33

Change her name to Lily or Olivia, @rachelrainbow. Wink

I had thought about it overnight and it's no different from other flower names. Primroses are pretty.

Having a flowery name isn't going to hold her back, and it's a bit more unusual than Lily, Daisy, Rosie etc.

It's the surname of a former prime minister, so it has something in common with May, Blair and Eden which MNers seem to like a lot as girls' names.

Sausagedog1 · 02/02/2021 12:41

@rachelrainbow oh no!
Honestly don't let other's opinions upset you.
You obviously love it and you wanted a name that is a bit different for your dd. Any name that is a bit different is going to divide opinion on here!
The only names that are universally liked on Mumsnet are the traditional classics and even then some people will still say they are boring. Primrose is beautiful and it also has the very versatile option of Rose or Rosie if she chooses to use that later on. You made a great choice. Enjoy your baby girl.

Smallonesaremorejuicy · 02/02/2021 04:22

I like it , but don’t love it . Have no idea who Primrose Shipman is!

snowliving · 02/02/2021 04:16

Oh OP I'd never dare do that!

You are brave if foolish.
(I still like the name myself)