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Blossom or Lyra?

75 replies

MilkybarMars · 03/01/2017 10:25

We have liked both names for a while... Lyra from the Pullman books and Blossom from a song we both like. Now not sure what to do as this is baby number 4 and definitely the last!

Do you know any Blossom's or Lyra's? Do you think they are popular names? Advice on them appreciated. Thanks!

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GeillisTheWitch · 03/01/2017 10:26

I don't know any of either but much prefer Lyra.

Beebeeeight · 03/01/2017 10:27

Blossom

Love that name from the tv show

pizzaparty · 03/01/2017 10:27

I think blossom is beautiful. Easy to say and spell, conjures up nice images of flowers and spring. Not as keen on Lyra but I think Lara is a lovely name.

user1477282676 · 03/01/2017 10:28

I like both but think Lyra is far more elegant. Blossom is a bit fancy and she'll get called "Bloss" which is a bit ugly.

1horatio · 03/01/2017 10:36

Lyra.

It's a bit more international than Blossom. And Blossom is really cutesy imo.

Dayna1 · 03/01/2017 12:13

I think Blossom is a bit childish, which is fine until the moment the child grows up. Lyra is elegant sounding and in my opinion a better one.

Glitterous · 03/01/2017 12:38

Neither are popular.

I agree Lyra of more elegant. Lyra Blossom is pretty

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 03/01/2017 12:50

I like Lyra.

Purplebluebird · 03/01/2017 13:00

I love Lyra :) Lyra Blossom would be nice.

IAmNotTheOneWhoKnocks · 03/01/2017 13:00

Blossom is yuck. So Lyra by default.

Loyly · 03/01/2017 13:02

Lyra

oldbirdy · 03/01/2017 13:04

Blossom for some reason makes me think of Bosoms and cows. So Lyra.

HairsprayBabe · 03/01/2017 13:06

We have a rabbit called Blossom and I know a cat called Lyra.
For people names I prefer Lyra, Blossom is not a person name in my book. They are both pretty though.

AmberEars · 03/01/2017 13:07

I don't know anyone with either of these names. I prefer Lyra.

AmeliaJack · 03/01/2017 13:08

Lyra

Sophronia · 03/01/2017 15:27

Lyra. I don't think Blossom would suit an adult woman.

ScarletSienna · 03/01/2017 15:32

I know one Lyra but no Blossoms. I think Blossom is a heavy and cumbersome name. Lyra is lovely.

newroundhere · 03/01/2017 15:35

Lyra. Blossom is a My Little Pony. One of the old ones

MoreBushThanMoss · 03/01/2017 15:36

Lyra was on my list.... Then found out she was a he .... Definitely go with Lyra- it's beautiful

Damselindestress · 03/01/2017 16:03

I love Lyra. Would associate Blossom with a farm animal more than a person, sorry.

1horatio · 03/01/2017 16:51

I admittedly needed a quick google search to find it (blossom + cow ), but there may be a reason why some think Blossom is the name of a farm animal. Idk...

AmyInTheBoonies · 03/01/2017 16:54

I really love Blossom - it does remind me of the old TV programme but that is in a positive way and will only be relevant to the 80's generation.

I wish I'd thought of it for dd. I also like Meadow too.

DramaAlpaca · 03/01/2017 16:57

Lyra is beautiful.

Blossom is not.

Boeufsurletoit · 03/01/2017 16:58

Lyra is beautiful. A constellation as well!

MarjorySunshineDust · 03/01/2017 17:01

We are calling dd2 Lyra so it gets my vote! I think Blossom is too cutesy, nice on a toddler but not a grown woman. I don't know any Lyra's in real life.

newroundhere There is a pony called Lyra Heartstrings

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