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Magnolia?

32 replies

Justcallmebob · 08/03/2016 16:51

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...

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Mclaren37 · 09/03/2016 03:19

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 · 09/03/2016 06:37

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

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

MagicalHamSandwich · 09/03/2016 06:49

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

Please say these are your pregnancy hormones talking, OP!

Justcallmebob · 09/03/2016 11:39

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!

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strawberrychewits · 09/03/2016 11:43

How about Marigold instead?

lunar1 · 09/03/2016 11:51

Marigold- gloves!

MitzyLeFrouf · 09/03/2016 11:57

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.

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