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Thoughts on name daffodil

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Sarahgrace123 · 14/07/2018 21:09

Ever since I was a little girl my favorite flowers were daffodils and I really like creative names so I was thinking the name daffodil for my new daughter. What are your honest thoughts? Is it to “out there”? Because daffie would be a really cute nickname but my sister and dad don’t like it that much. Opinions???

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FlyingMonkeys · 17/07/2018 01:31

Amaryllis, Petunia, Eustacia? Opens up the options to; Amy, Mary, Nina, Stacey if Dd prefers as an adult.

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NotWeavingButDarning · 17/07/2018 02:01

I know an adult Daffodil.

I refer people to her through work on a semi regular basis and the number of clients who snigger a bit, raise their eyebrows or make some comment when they hear her name is shocking.

She may be blissfully unaware but I wouldn't do that to a child.

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FlyMaybe · 17/07/2018 02:44

No, OP. Just NO.

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unadventuretime · 17/07/2018 08:30

😂😂😂

Fuck no.

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Bouncingbelle · 17/07/2018 09:52

To all those suggesting 'Dilly' as a shortening, a friends child is called this, except at school where they are forever being called "Dildo". They hate their name. As would daffodil.

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MikeUniformMike · 17/07/2018 10:39

And what would schoolkids call Dylan? Much loved name on MN.

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KatherinaMinola · 17/07/2018 10:43

Bonkers but very sweet Grin

Jonquil is the more usual option.

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Sarahgrace123 · 04/09/2018 00:56

Hey moms! I’ve just decided to let everyone know that we have recently found out that we are actually having twin girls! Their names are going to be Stella-Marie Joyce Mitchell and Adelie-Blaise Kathaleen Mitchell! Thank you ladies for input on names and wish me and my wife luck with our girls! Kisses, Sarah-Grace❤️

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Shadow1234 · 08/09/2018 17:46

Agree with others - shortened to daffy equals daffy duck!!

Primrose, rosie, lily, even tulip at a stretch!! But please,
Not daffodil.


What about something relating to daffodils like 'summer' thats
A pretty name.

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Cosmoa · 08/09/2018 18:59

@Sarahgrace123 congratulations!!

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