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Thoughts on Florence?

35 replies

Sunshine1996 · 25/11/2021 15:51

Partner has suggested and although I like it does it seem a bit of a mouthful? I do like the nickname
Flossie, not overly keen on Flo however I don’t mind it.
Middle name would be Alexandra, after my sister who passed away. Our surname is also quite long which makes me think the whole name seems too long.
Any other suggestions welcome. I love Esme but my partner doesn’t. My other daughter is called Isla, so name popularity doesn’t bother me!

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Moonface123 · 25/11/2021 17:45

Its a beautiful name.
l also like Rosa, Grace, Pia and Elsa.

RuthW · 25/11/2021 17:38

My fav name...... and the name of my adult dd.

toastofthetown · 25/11/2021 17:10

Florence is nice. It's so popular that I'm not sure there's much to say about it, clearly it's it generally well liked. Florence Alexandra Hashimoto (for example) doesn't sound too long to me. Florence is short, and with only one middle name I don't think it's a problem.

Eastridingclub · 25/11/2021 16:03

I like it

Edenember · 25/11/2021 16:01

Flo is super adorable, but the nn options are quite versatile as other pps have mentioned. Also like Florrie.

Edenember · 25/11/2021 16:00

Lovely, and Florence and Isla are gorgeous together. Esme is also gorgeous (on my list), but obviously that’s out. Other suggestions-

Beatrice, Eliza, Imogen, Iona, Eve, Eleanor, Scarlett, Cecily, Harriet, Rose.

TeeBee · 25/11/2021 15:59

Beautiful name.

emmathedilemma · 25/11/2021 15:57

Love it! Florence, Flo, Florrie, Flossie, Floss.....

GoodbyePorpoiseSpit · 25/11/2021 15:53

Love it! My dd has the middle name Florence and I love it

Laloo4 · 25/11/2021 15:52

Florence isn’t a mouthful at all, it’s only two syllables and simple to say.

It’s not a favourite of mine but it’s a good name and lovely with Alexandra.

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