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Marigold

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raintropics · 08/11/2021 22:56

I've heard of a Marigold that goes by Goldie and thought it was really nice. What are your thoughts on Marigold with the nickname Mary?

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toastofthetown · 08/11/2021 23:15

I see the appeal, though it’s not a name I like myself. Marigold has a fair few discussions on online forums, though this isn’t reflected in the popularity rankings. Unusual flower names (thinking beyond Poppy/Rose/Lily) and nature names are booming right now and I see a lot of love for the nickname Goldie too, so it wouldn’t surprise me if the name gained some traction over the next few years.

SouthOfFrance · 08/11/2021 23:01

I really like it, I'm not sure about the nickname Mary though, I'd just use Marigold. Wasn't there one in Downton Abbey?

GreyhoundG1rl · 08/11/2021 22:59

No. More people will be reminded of rubber gloves than flowers.
Mary isn't a "nickname" for anything, let alone Marigold. Just call her Mary.

AdaColeman · 08/11/2021 22:59

No. Only use it if you’re naming a dairy herd.

Paperyfish · 08/11/2021 22:58

My tortoise is called marigold. I really like it. I call her Mari for short. She doesn’t seem to have an opinion.

Buzzer3555 · 08/11/2021 22:57

No no no