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[Opinions] Re: Petunia
by New_Chloë (New_Chloe)
2/21/2024, 2:18 PM
in reply to a message by )(
I'll admit that I wasn't really into Petunia, until I learned that it means "tobacco". That gave it a whole new dimension for me. So now it interests me a lot! I think the nickname "Tunie" would be very cute (although it might be extra strange in Canada, because we call our two dollar coins "toonies"). I like Petunia paired with "tough guy" kinda names, something with an edge (Of course, this is my idea of tough guy, YMMV).Petunia Maxine
Petunia Louise
Petunia Roxanne
Petunia Maureen
Petunia Denise
Petunia Margot
Petunia Francine
Petunia Charmaine
Petunia Chantal
Petunia Christine (like the killer car)

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- Rainya   +1
2/22/2024, 3:09 PM
Doesn't that meaning make it an even worse name??
- New_Chloë (New_Chloe)
2/22/2024, 3:28 PM
No, tobacco is a sacred plant among many North American Indigenous cultures.
- )( (guest)   +2
2/22/2024, 6:31 AM
It would be REALLY strange in Canada!
- New_Chloë (New_Chloe)   +1
2/22/2024, 6:38 AM
OH I've got it! What about Pete or Petey as a nickname for a Petunia?? I know Petunia doesn't really have the "Pete" sound but it works so well in my mind. It would be so great for a lady-type character who goes by Pete and then you find out it's short for Petunia.
- Wordsmith
2/22/2024, 11:14 AM
Yes, Petey is my go-to nickname for Petunia. I’ve loved it since encountering it in the film The Man I Love—it’s the name of Ida Lupino’s character.