Magnolia?

[Justcallmebob]

I came across this as a name the other day and it's growing on me! The thing that would put me off is the association with paint. What do you think? I think pregnancy hormones might be clouding my judgement...

[Mclaren37]

Oh wow I hadn't even thought of the paint connection. Obviously everyone else did though so maybe it's not a good idea?! My immediate response was that I love it! I half considered it for our DD as there was a huge Magnolia tree in bloom in our garden during my pregnancy - so beautiful. I love Maggie too.
How about Clementine or Camellia?

[KoalaDownUnder]

I love it. I think it's beautiful, as is Camellia.

Have no mental connection with paint, but am not in UK.

[MagicalHamSandwich]

Bland wall paint? No thanks! Also: Steel Magnolias - the film!

Please say these are your pregnancy hormones talking, OP!

[Justcallmebob]

Hmm, ok, so most people do just think paint! Shame, because the flowers are so beautiful and its a pretty name. But I like the suggestions of Dahlia and Camellia, thank you. I'd love to have the guts to just go for something and not worry what anyone else thinks - but I don't think I could!

[strawberrychewits]

How about Marigold instead?

[lunar1]

Marigold- gloves!

[MitzyLeFrouf]

I like plant and flower names but I do think this one is too reminiscent of that blander than bland paint shade.

Aster, Zinnia, Laurel, Sorrel, Juniper, Cicely, Saffron are all nice botanical names.