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a proper name for 'Posy'

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LuluF · 04/05/2010 12:02

I love the name Posy, but feel that it's all very well being called Posy when you're a cute baby, but when you're a grown woman, it's not so appropriate.

I know that Posy is a diminutive of Josephine - the thing is we have a Joseph already - so that's a no no.

I'm trying to thing of other names that could be shortened to Posy. I thought of Jocelyn or even Rosalind, but husband remains unconvinced.

Any suggestions?

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mathanxiety · 04/05/2010 15:12

How about Philantha or Phylanthe? Means 'lover of flowers' (Greek).

Also
Paloma
Pandora
Pearl
Penelope
Polly
Priscilla
Padma (means lotus)
Pernilla/ Pernille
Primrose
Pia
Philippa

Easier to use the nn Posy if the first name starts with a P?

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LuluF · 04/05/2010 13:57

I like Rosa, and Persephone but Persephone wouldn't go with our surname, sadly.

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raspberryliquorice · 04/05/2010 13:45

I know a Persephone who is known as Posy.

weegiemum · 04/05/2010 12:14

What about Rose or Rosa?

LadyGardenia · 04/05/2010 12:14

Oh yes I forgot Pauline, Petrova and Posy! Did Posy have a real name, I don't think she did.

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LuluF · 04/05/2010 12:11

I know! It's a bit daft, isn't it?

It's from 'Ballet Shoes' by Noel Streetfield, and there's a Pauline in that too.

And Posie is a Flump. Maybe I should just stop and be sensible and reserve it for a cat!!

I like Primrose - that reminds me of Rosie-Primrose the doll from My Naughty Little Sister. I should stop living in the world of children's literature...

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LadyGardenia · 04/05/2010 12:07

Pauline, maybe?

I know a Rosie who is known as Rosy-Posy / Posy but that's something that's developed naturally - I think it can be hard to pick a name and then try to adopt a more or less unrelated nickname.

tummytickler · 04/05/2010 12:04

Primrose?