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Opinions on these nature related names and what else might I like?

23 replies

LadyAntonella · 04/05/2016 13:16

All very hypothetical atm.

Girls:

Clover
Fearne
Robyn
Wren
Star (I know everyone hates this but I still love it)

Boys:

Flint
Star (I quite like this for a boy - think DH would veto though)
River (I love this but can't use it due to my surname being the name of a river)!
Robin

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KingJoffreyLikesJaffaCakes · 04/05/2016 13:18

I love Clover. And Fern and Robin but not keen on your spellings, sorry.

If I had a daughter (which I won't) I'd call her Sunshine.

PeaceLoveAndJaffaCakes · 04/05/2016 13:22

Hazel
Rowan
Asher

LadyAntonella · 04/05/2016 13:24

Thanks both! Hazel is lovely.

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ProfessorPickles · 04/05/2016 13:25

I love Robin for a boy and Hazel for a girl

LadyAntonella · 04/05/2016 13:28

I love Robin too. Do you think it would get shortened to Rob though? I don't hate Rob as a nn, just not all that keen.

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cosmicglittergirl · 04/05/2016 13:32

Like Fearne.

Iris
Sage
Stella
Sky

Robin for a boy.
Not Flint.

Rowan
Forest

LadyAntonella · 04/05/2016 13:35

I quite like Rowan for a girl actually and love Iris!

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cosmicglittergirl · 04/05/2016 15:02

I have an Iris. Grin

cosmicglittergirl · 04/05/2016 15:02

Rowan could work for a girl.

Sophronia · 04/05/2016 15:10

I like Clover and Rowan for a girl and River for a boy.

How about...

Cedar
Lark
Ochre
Jewel
Cicely
Emerald
Juniper
Laurel
Opal
Linden
Red
Maple
Rain/Raine
Saffron
Briar
Sorrel
Ember
Sage
Meadow
Starla
Linnet

Blaze/Blaise
Brooks
Finch
Skyler
Sage
Linden
Reef
Indigo
Moss
Reed
Blue
Storm
Heath

GastonsPomPomWrath · 04/05/2016 15:14

I love Marigold for a girl.

And Colt for a boy.

Tiggeryoubastard · 04/05/2016 15:17

Fearne is ok. The boys 'names' are hideous, particularly Flint. Please say you wouldn't really do that to a child.

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 04/05/2016 17:03

Lark
Sparrow
Bramble
Blossom
Azalea
Willow
Sunflower
Rainbow
Storm
Beech
Oak
Freesia
Heather
Colt
Forrest
Spring

CakeRattleandRoll · 04/05/2016 17:59

Really like Iris and Hazel.

Other suggestions:
Aster
Ivy
Tansy
Autumn
Summer

Or something with a nature 'meaning'? e.g. Elowen (elm in Cornish) or Eira (snow in Welsh)

manicinsomniac · 04/05/2016 18:04

I really like all of them except Fearne (no real hatred, just not keen), Star for a boy (do like it for a girl, not sure why I think there's a difference) and Flint (sounds like Clint and makes me think of a big, tough American guy).

From other suggestions, I love Saffron, Tansy, Ivy Iris, Sage, Sorrel, Ember and Juniper.

I think nature names work better for girls but love Rowan, River and Robin for boys.

Can't think of much that hasn't been suggested.
Rainbow
Phoenix
Ocean

Winterbiscuit · 04/05/2016 18:30

Pearl
Aurora
Aster
Amber
Cassia
Coral
Skye
Daphne
Holly
Jasmine
June
May
April
Delta
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Juniper

Ocean
Ashley
Jasper
Leo
Sage
Bay
Haywood
Nile
Everest
Linwood
Linden
Dune
Jet
Pembroke
Orion
Cassian
Beech
Tiger

LadyAntonella · 04/05/2016 18:55

Some lovely suggestions thank you. Smile

Yes, I think it's true that nature names work a little better for girls than boys. I really liked Flint, but am not keen on Clint and they do sound very similar. It's a shame we couldn't use River as I like it too.

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PeaceLoveAndJaffaCakes · 04/05/2016 19:13

I love Juniper!

RJnomore1 · 04/05/2016 19:19

Sorrell

I saw it today and thought it was lovely

RJnomore1 · 04/05/2016 19:20

Rio means river in Spanish?

LadyAntonella · 04/05/2016 19:36

Yes Sorrell is lovely (was on my list for DD actually). Rio is a good suggestion. That could be quite cool. But would people think "...and she dances on the sand"?

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PeaceLoveAndJaffaCakes · 04/05/2016 20:10

I like Sorrel but it sounds a bit too much like sorrow for me.

butteredmuffin · 04/05/2016 20:53

Rose
Willow
Sorrel
Daisy
Skye
Jasmine
Holly
Heather
Ivy
Iris

I prefer the spelling Robin to Robyn.

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