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Flower names - views on whether to continue the trend?

128 replies

MoshiMoshi · 06/03/2009 20:25

We are expecting number 4 and suspect it may be a girl. I have two DDs, both of whom are named after flowers. While it would be nice to continue the theme, a part of me worries about it being a bit naff. Although I suppose it only comes to light when calling them all, eg when in the playground. But also, I am starting to run out of nice options (not nice options being things like Hyacinth or Petunia, in my book - no offence intended to anyone who has DDs named Hyacinth or Petunia ). Would be grateful for any thoughts on whether you think it completely awful to continue with the theme, and (if not) what flower names there are which are nice for girls.

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changer22 · 06/03/2009 20:30

I have an unusual flower named DD but we chose not to continue with it when we had another DD.

It depends on whether you like any other flower names and whether your DDs have more common names. I think of Rose as an old fashioned name for example, rather than a flower as opposed to Hyacinth which is a flower name. Just as I think of Benjamin as a boys name but Reuben as a Jewish name.

LiffeyAndFriends · 06/03/2009 20:28

Alyssum is a flower, could be Alys for short, which ties in but isn't too themey.

LiffeyAndFriends · 06/03/2009 20:27

I like Camellia, Marigold or Freesia.