Dittany?

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What do you think? It seems in the same vein as Jessamy, Juniper and other botanical names. It's an old English name apparently meaning "of Britain".

Interresting reminds me of that potion Hermione uses in Harry Potter. I dont think its as pretty as the other flower herb names. Might be good as a middle name

I like Betony, that's a wildflower I think.

I don't like it. Sounds like someone can't pronounce Britany.

Never heard of it, but don't see anything odd/wrong with it. Sounds feminine to me.

Mmm, I quite like Betony Elephants but it would probably get confused with Bethany.

Hmm well there's that lovely historian Bettany Hughes - she pulls it off alright. Far nicer than Bethany IMO.

Dittany is nice :)

Also Tansy.

It makes me think of Paul Bettany too, which isn't necessarily a bad thing

Not keen.

I think it's rather good actually.
I think it was a herb that was supposed to have magic powers, not sure what they were though.

Oh really, didn't know that about the Harry Potter thing. Hmm. I wonder how many children would be geeky enough about HP to know that .. ?

Probably all a bit academic though as I doubt my DH would ever agree to such an unusual name

I knew a Dittany who must be in her mid-30s by now.
She would always refuse to say where it came from when asked?!

I think nowadays it would be misheard as Britney/Brittany

Alternative spelling Ditney!

I really like Dittany actually. Although it has inklings of "litany" which is a bit ecclesiastical for my tastes.

"I wonder how many children would be geeky enough about HP to know that"

My 12 year old's entire social circle.

And Minerva would have been SUCH a nice name too