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Which spelling?

44 replies

babyno3xx · 25/07/2024 20:07

Posy, Posey or Posie? Its not our favourite, just one on the list. Curious as to how it is best spelt.

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salamithumbs · 25/07/2024 22:37

Posy, because of Ballet Shoes/Pip and Posey/ posy of flowers!
Think it would be nice as a nickname for Rosanna, Rosalie or something similar!

Snugglemonkey · 25/07/2024 21:24

I would go Posie. Though I agree with pp that it is a better nickname for Josephine, Primrose, Roisin, Rosemary, Rosalind, Cosette, etc

Onelittlebluefish · 25/07/2024 21:05

Posy - like the Pip and Posy children’s books/TV series

stopringingme · 25/07/2024 21:04

Posy

ToplessWordle · 25/07/2024 21:02

Posy, as in the book Ballet Shoes. But like a PP said, to me it's more of a nickname for a young girl, and less suitable as a formal name for an adult. How about Paloma, Persephone or Petronella as your baby's given name, Posy for short?

AllProperTeaIsTheft · 25/07/2024 21:01

Posy. Posie second. Definitely not Posey.

BoleynMemories13 · 25/07/2024 20:53

Posy. The others look made up/typos.

That said, I do think it's best as a nickname for something more substantial/less cutesy, like Josephine. Not sure many grown adults would appreciate being called 'Posy' on their birth certificate.

ComealongMartha · 25/07/2024 20:52

I love the name Posy

Gloooooop · 25/07/2024 20:51

Posy. Thats how the name Posy is spelt 😁

OtterOnAPlane · 25/07/2024 20:50

Posy. It makes me think (in a good way) of Ballet Shoes, and it’s spelled Posy there.

Firsttimebabymummy · 25/07/2024 20:50

Posy

Needmorelego · 25/07/2024 20:49

Posy

HillBillieEilish · 25/07/2024 20:44

Definitely not posy. It's the least "name looking".

TheCultureHusks · 25/07/2024 20:37

Posy

StormingNorman · 25/07/2024 20:34

Posy

FayCarew · 25/07/2024 20:33

Posy

Moreteaandchocolate · 25/07/2024 20:15

Posy

ThatshallotBaby · 25/07/2024 20:07

I’d go for Posy. Like a posy of flowers.

bzarda · 25/07/2024 20:07

I love this name. I think Posie is the nicest spelling.