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Flower names - views on whether to continue the trend?

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MoshiMoshi · 06/03/2009 20:25

We are expecting number 4 and suspect it may be a girl. I have two DDs, both of whom are named after flowers. While it would be nice to continue the theme, a part of me worries about it being a bit naff. Although I suppose it only comes to light when calling them all, eg when in the playground. But also, I am starting to run out of nice options (not nice options being things like Hyacinth or Petunia, in my book - no offence intended to anyone who has DDs named Hyacinth or Petunia ). Would be grateful for any thoughts on whether you think it completely awful to continue with the theme, and (if not) what flower names there are which are nice for girls.

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Joycey29 · 06/03/2009 22:17

Don't go for Flora! I teach one and she is always teased!
I like Poppy!

controlfreakythecontrolfreak · 06/03/2009 22:21

blossom is brill.

MoshiMoshi · 06/03/2009 22:24

tigerdriver: a friend has a Hebe already. Also worry about the psychological damage I could cause by calling one daughter after a shrub when my other two are pretty flowers ? Snowdrop, Honeysuckle and Primrose - see earlier comment re DH .
Joycey29: I like Poppy too still. Flora discounted due to marge association.
controlfreaky: I knew a bloke nicknamed Blossom. Not an option.

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MoshiMoshi · 06/03/2009 22:27

Sidge: Thanks for the sugegstions. Daisy and Poppy are obvious but possibilities. Primula - isn't there a cheese spread called this? Posey - she would have to be small. Holly - DH not keen. Aster - I know an Aster (not good). Fleur - DH not keen. Tulip - not keen. Blossom - bad association. Pansy - seems a weak name. Possibly because of the way it is used in reference to a certain type of person?

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Mummyfor3 · 06/03/2009 22:29

Moshi, Iris, go for Iris, it is lovely, not twee, not that obvious a choice, and it is lovely - or have I mentioned that already !

weepootle · 06/03/2009 22:33

I disagree Mummyto3, go for the obvious Moshi- Poppy or Daisy. Some of the others are a bit 'trying too hard'. Oh, and I agree with everything you said on your last post.

lostinfrance · 06/03/2009 22:34

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weepootle · 06/03/2009 22:34

Sorry, Mummyfor3 .

MoshiMoshi · 06/03/2009 22:35

Mummyfor3: Thanks for your suggestion, I will sleep on Iris as it is one of those I can't make my mind up on (neither can DH).

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MoshiMoshi · 06/03/2009 22:39

lostinfrance: thanks for your view. It is appreciated esp as that is what I worry about sometimes. But I also don't want to deviate too much as I think of some friends who have an Olivia, Lara (nice traditional sorts of names) and a Honey [! It is tricky finding the balance in between, esp in a pregnant state!

weepootle: are we already friends? Eerily thinking alike...

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superfrenchie1 · 06/03/2009 22:44

lily, rose, tommy and poppy - yes i think that is ok! think this is my favourite!

lily, rose, tommy and daisy - yes it is ok!

lily, rose, tommy and flora - yep! it works!

lily, rose, tommy and holly - not feeling this so much.

lily, rose, tommy and june?
lily, rose, tommy and may?
lily, rose, tommy and harriet (hattie)?
lily, rose, tommy and india?
lily, rose, tommy and fleur?

3 flower names are fine! go for it! x

lostinfrance · 06/03/2009 22:44

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NormaLeighLucid · 06/03/2009 22:45

Heather

Erica (latin name for heather)

Kerria

Maile (pronounced My-lee) Hawaiian flowering vine commonly used for leis.

Hazel

Laurel

brimfull · 06/03/2009 22:45

has anyone suggested Petula?

brimfull · 06/03/2009 22:46

It's not a flower I know but close enough.

wiffey · 06/03/2009 22:46

Fearn (just a diff spelling) Lovely name & still a bit unusual, there are a multitude of Daisy's & Poppy's & similar in the playground.

I like Iris as well & Jasmine (Jass for short) was a firm fav for ages but DH had a last minute dip out on it.

I always wanted Hermione right up untill that bloomin wizard & his gang came along

weepootle · 06/03/2009 22:51

Moshi, we are now . I agree with lostinfrance- you are very lovely, now don't listen to her and go with your 3rd flower .

tigerdriver · 06/03/2009 22:58

Lostinfrance, why would it be mad?

I was looking at some snowdrops the other day and they were so beautiful, sign of spring in miserable winter etc etc, I just though how lovely to call a child Snowdrop, no madder than Rose, Iris, Lily etc etc.

I won't have any more DC, so won't apply, but does anyone know of a Snowdrop?

Sheeta · 06/03/2009 23:01

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brimfull · 06/03/2009 23:05

Daffodil

MoshiMoshi · 06/03/2009 23:06

OK, DH has just thrown a complete spanner in the works with "Chloe". It does have a sort of flowery association (meaning: young green shoot or something similary slightly odd). My placenta brain cannot cope with all of this input...

Normaleighlucid: see earlier comment re MIL and also potential for psychological damage by using name of plant with alternative appearance from Lily and Rose (ie not pretty). Worry about Hazel and nuts (also cannot have a brother who is allergic to a sister and Tommy is allergic to nuts ).

ggirl: I will always associate Petula with Petula Clark who my parents loved listening to when I was younger.

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Mummyfor3 · 06/03/2009 23:11

Iris, Iris, Iris!!

beanieb · 06/03/2009 23:12

blodwen? Maybe there are some gaelic, irish or Welsh names which would work?

beanieb · 06/03/2009 23:14

here?

dinkymum · 06/03/2009 23:32

Violet?
sorry if already suggested havent had chance to read everything! x