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Clover?
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Eleanor90 · 14/02/2020 08:08
Searching for a name for Sylvie’s sister. Middle name will be Margaret or Marianne.
What does everyone think of Clover?
Whatsyourflava · 14/02/2020 08:11
I don’t hate it but I much prefer Margaret as a lovely first name with nn Maggie or Peggy
I actually did consider the name Clover when I was hormonal and pregnant but husband told me “that’s a cow or butter” and wouldn’t even discuss the name further as he said it’s “completely ridiculous” 🤦♀️
Omashu · 14/02/2020 08:12
I don’t like it. Also, get ready for the cow related comments.
FamilyOfAliens · 14/02/2020 08:13
Or margarine related comments.
Chocolateandcarbs · 14/02/2020 08:22
I think it’s a beautiful name, if you love it then use it (... but i did have a pet rabbit called Clover as a child, so not an option for my baby name lists)!
allthedamnvampires · 14/02/2020 12:21
Cloven hoof clover! I wouldn't.
Ilovepinot · 14/02/2020 12:23
I like it.
Undies1990 · 14/02/2020 12:25
I think it's a lovely name.
Arthritica · 14/02/2020 12:27
Did you love the What Katie Did novels? I loved Clover as a kid agter reading that.
WoodliceInSunderland · 14/02/2020 12:28
I like Clover and the cow association wouldn't bother me at all.
The "spreads easily" thing might though, I can imagine that being tough as a teenage girl.
inwood · 14/02/2020 12:30
No from me. Like Daisy unless the child turns out very dainty it's a name to be saddled with.
RhymingRabbit3 · 14/02/2020 12:31
I dont really understand the cow or margarine comments. Plenty of kids called Daisy or Flora! I think Clover is nice - it you can use other flower names like Daisy, Heather, Rose, I dont see why not Clover.
RhymingRabbit3 · 14/02/2020 12:33
"Spreads easily" hasnt been a tagline for years. I dont think it will be an issue in 15 years time!
ImportantWater · 14/02/2020 12:35
I think it is lovely. There are always comments about cows whenever Clover is mentioned but I really don't think it's an issue and it would be a shame if that put you off. There should be more Clovers in the world! It's got the word "love" in it, it's a flower, and Clover from What Katy Did was cool.
ImportantWater · 14/02/2020 12:36
I don't see Daisy or Clover as particularly dainty names either. Not like Grace or Willow.
WoodliceInSunderland · 14/02/2020 12:39
RhymingRabbit3, A few people mentioned it in a previous thread about the name Clover and it stuck with me.
I'd like to think it would be forgotten as it's a horrible comment.
TrippingOnSunshine · 14/02/2020 12:42
Love it! It's my dd1 middle name!
Quadrangle · 14/02/2020 12:45
I like it as I think of the flower
Rachelhaydenberk1 · 14/02/2020 13:28
I love Clover. It gets the cow association but I think of luck like a 4-leaf clover. I love it but a lot of people dont care for it so its onr of those love it or really strongly dislike it mames which is something to consider.
My pairing fir it is Clover Viveca.
Efeble1 · 14/02/2020 13:29
I absolutely love it!!
NotNowPlzz · 14/02/2020 13:32
Adore it
xQueenMabx · 14/02/2020 13:32
I would never have thought of that for a name, I think its lovely!
ilovepuggies · 14/02/2020 13:33
I think clover is very sweet and I didn’t think any of the above thoughts.
Other names I’ve heard recently that I think are lovely are sorrel and wren.
isthismylifenow · 14/02/2020 13:36
It is a name of a dairy company here, so for that reason it wouldn't be one that I would consider.
LivingDeadGirlUK · 14/02/2020 13:40
My first thought is it's a rabbits name in Watership down, think the rabbit in question gets eaten by a bird of prey...
I used to know a chap called Clovis which I thought was a nice name. I'm kinda on the fence with Clover, its a pet's name in my head but that probably because of the above!
ladycarlotta · 14/02/2020 14:25
I think it's really lovely. Nice with Sylvie too.
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