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Thoughts on Fleur

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17caterpillars1mouse · 24/02/2023 16:52

What are your thoughts on Fleur for a girls name?

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Harebrain · 24/02/2023 18:14

I think it’s a very pretty name.

ourflagmeansdeath · 24/02/2023 18:13

Personally think it's super pretty!! Completely get the "eugh" sound but it just doesn't like that for me - it sounds elegant. Really lovely name.

SummerWinds · 24/02/2023 18:12

I love it , as well as Flora, Florrie and Flo.

Spanielsarepainless · 24/02/2023 18:10

Think it's gorgeous. I know an Australian Fleur.

Hohofortherobbers · 24/02/2023 17:35

I love Fleur and would have used it but with my surname it would sound like a stutter!!

CaptainWentworth · 24/02/2023 17:33

@StopFeckingFaffing haha I came to look at this thread because I have a small Flora! I did hesitate because of the spread, but we’ve only had positive comments (and none of them marg related)

I like Fleur as well, but like a PP I would possibly assume there was a French connection.

TomatoSandwiches · 24/02/2023 17:32

It's not a nice sounding name and both Fleurs I've known were pias.

StopFeckingFaffing · 24/02/2023 17:26

I like it but I prefer Flora (but sure someone will be along soon to say you can't use Flora because of the margarine)

MikeLitoriss · 24/02/2023 17:25

I think it's lovely but depending on your regional accent (sorry!)
For example not as lovely said in a Scottish or northern/Yorkshire/Liverpudlian accent etc....

Theelephantinthecastle · 24/02/2023 17:25

I like it but I do assume the person is French - the only person I know with the name is half French

SpinningFloppa · 24/02/2023 17:25

I hate it, it sounds like a noise someone makes rather than an actual name it’s the eughhh bit for me horrible sorry

DurdleSnore · 24/02/2023 17:24

Got2besoon · 24/02/2023 17:12

I like the meaning but don't find the actual word sound very appealing.

It's sort of like 'eugh'.

Still, when I imagine someone with that name they're well educated and beautiful.

I agree with this.

BuffaloCauliflower · 24/02/2023 17:23

Sounds like bleugh. Lovely meaning but horrible sound

Plump82 · 24/02/2023 17:21

I'm Scottish and cant say it properly so for the reason I'm not keen.

Bumblebee413 · 24/02/2023 17:21

It's beautiful x

Whywaistedwyonna · 24/02/2023 17:20

I think it’s very pretty

Got2besoon · 24/02/2023 17:12

I like the meaning but don't find the actual word sound very appealing.

It's sort of like 'eugh'.

Still, when I imagine someone with that name they're well educated and beautiful.