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Flora?

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Jollytots34 · 24/05/2024 22:50

Thoughts on Flora Green?
Obviously Green is the surname.

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mimiscards · 25/05/2024 12:45

It just reminds me of the butter, sorry.

What about Florrie, Florence, etc?

Catlord · 25/05/2024 12:26

Specifically with the surname I think it's too reminiscent of the margarine, sounds like a vegan version. Its the overall impression, obviously it's an acceptable name and doesn't spell out an advertising slogan or anything rude but I think is just a bit too well known a plant based product for the inference not to be a bit of a joke. Sorry. I know you like it but I would probably go with another choice or a variant like Florence or Fleur

Lilacbluebells · 25/05/2024 12:21

I think Flora is beautiful and it’s probably my all time favourite girls name but I wouldn’t use it with Green, sorry.

Ratatouille1 · 25/05/2024 12:21

Works fine with Green imo

medianewbie · 25/05/2024 12:19

Lovely classic name.
But paired with Green it does bring to mind a vegan margarine rather.
What about Florence? Flo? Or google 'floral names' - many lovely flower names.

FayCarew · 25/05/2024 12:17

I think it's fine, if a bit eco-sounding.
Jade or Emerald sprang to mind as possible names Smile

LondonLass61 · 25/05/2024 11:58

Thought of this years ago, but my brother quoted an old ad: 'Flora - spreads easily'
So that was the end of that.

Thewalrusandthecarpenter · 25/05/2024 11:48

Flora Green is perfectly lovely. Green is the type of surname that goes with almost any name, but definitely deserves a first name of more than one syllable. She sounds fresh, bright and capable to me.

oldnorsesaga · 25/05/2024 11:33

Jollytots34 · 25/05/2024 07:10

Sorry I didn't explain myself, Im not interested in thoughts on the name Flora on its own, I was hoping for thoughts on the name paired with the surname Green.

I don't really like Flora Green. I like Flora as name, just think with surname Green it's bad. It makes all jokes about the name hit harder.

But, I heard you can give your child any surname you want in Britain. Maybe you can check this out with a lawyer, because I only heard this on this forum.
But may be simpler to use different first name.

CardiganTardigan · 25/05/2024 10:45

It’s ok but I prefer Thora.

liveforsummer · 25/05/2024 08:08

Flora is a perfectly usual name in my part of the country and a nice one, but I'm afraid it doesnt sound great with green to me. I think there's too much of a link between the 2 and it does perhaps sound like a vegan version of the margarine. I agree Florence is a great alternative and you could use Flora for a nick name

ImpunityJane · 25/05/2024 07:54

Love the name Flora! Reminds me of Cold Comfort Farm. I think if you love it use it. Florence Green does somehow sound slightly better together, but there's nothing wrong with Flora Green and I definitely prefer the name Flora. I would go for it.

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Jollytots34 · 25/05/2024 07:10

Sorry I didn't explain myself, Im not interested in thoughts on the name Flora on its own, I was hoping for thoughts on the name paired with the surname Green.

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BlastedPimples · 25/05/2024 07:10

Flora is an amazing name.

Never had the margarine - don't eat that crap - so would never make that association.

unsync · 25/05/2024 06:33

Stichintime · 24/05/2024 22:51

Vegan marg?

This.

NetMum2 · 25/05/2024 06:03

Flora honestly makes me think of bacteria and infections. I did wonder what would come up on Google if you type in the name/two words and the top 3 hits are a free productivity app, a herbal liquor and a paint colour.

Florence Green is very similar and a much nicer name in my opinion.

Flora Green
Florence Green - looks better too?

Also, if you say Flora Green out loud without a conscious pause between forename and surname, it sounds like Floragreen!

Theoldwoman · 25/05/2024 00:40

Vegan butter

OuijaBoard · 25/05/2024 00:30

I think that Green is a challenging surname - like Park, Field, Lane, etc. it invites people to see the full name (first plus last, as most people will not know the middle) as a possible place name. However, I don't find Flora especially bad, and personally I like the name and might use it - but I am Scottish and it's been an established and unremarkable name for eons; I wonder if people who associate it so strongly with the company are from places where there is less of a history of "Flora" as just simply a girl's/woman's name? By the way, in case it makes a difference, "Flora" as a margarine company has not footprint outwith the UK except for a vague association with feminism/women's rights.

Babyboomtastic · 25/05/2024 00:18

Better than I can't believe it's not butter Green.

Sorry, the margarine connotations are too strong for me as well personally.

Starlightstarbright3 · 25/05/2024 00:16

I love it . Do you like Florence ? Flora then as shortened version

NewName24 · 25/05/2024 00:15

I want to say 'Flora and Fauna' too
I also get an image of the margarine tub in my mind.

Maybe it is more often used as a name in Scotland ?

Greengrapeofhome · 24/05/2024 23:47

I think it sounds like a cleaning product too with your surname. I agree that Florence would be better. Or Nora / fleur/ Fflur / Ffion

Catlord · 24/05/2024 23:45

I don't like it sorry, margarine and yeast infections are what Flora brings to mind. Soz.

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 24/05/2024 23:41

Fine with the surname imo, yes there is a slight nature vibe but it’s no big deal. Flora has pretty, retro charm and with the steady rise of Nora and Cora, I think Flora might increase enough too that people won’t necessarily think of the spread first anymore.

SabreIsMyFave · 24/05/2024 23:40

Yeah, margarine sorry @Jollytots34

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