Olivia, Virginia or Daisy?
Which of those three would you choose and why?
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Virginia is my choice. I like both of the other choices too, though.
I have the impression that Virginia ("Ginny" not "Virgie") is very classy. I guess because I only ever seem to see it on people who are, well, classy. Well-off, well-educated, well-groomed, well-mannered etc. But it's not pompous - it doesn't work at seeming classy.
Daisy is nmsaa, spunkified/childish/trivial and reminds me of Daisy Buchanan. Olivia is nice, but comes off as a little chilly to me, and I'm not thrilled by its history. Virginia intimidates me a little, but I guess I'd pick it from those three since Ginny seems unpretentious.
Daisy is nmsaa, spunkified/childish/trivial and reminds me of Daisy Buchanan. Olivia is nice, but comes off as a little chilly to me, and I'm not thrilled by its history. Virginia intimidates me a little, but I guess I'd pick it from those three since Ginny seems unpretentious.
This message was edited 11/16/2011, 9:36 PM
Virginia! It reminds me of a cross between a charming Southern belle and a stalwart feminine go-getter.
Virginia
I love it, it's #2 on our list. It's such a beautiful name. It's elegant and mature, but upbeat and bright. It's jewelly colors and has a gardeny, domestic feel. I'm very happy that my DH likes it too so I might be able to use it someday!
I love it, it's #2 on our list. It's such a beautiful name. It's elegant and mature, but upbeat and bright. It's jewelly colors and has a gardeny, domestic feel. I'm very happy that my DH likes it too so I might be able to use it someday!
Olivia, because it's the prettiest and it ages well.
Olivia
I know it's super popular, but I think Olivia is such a pretty name.
I would take Virginia next. I have a lot of respect for it but I don't particularly find it to be attractive.
Daisy I just don't like. It strikes me as being empty and trendy and silly in a way that other flower names don't seem to.
I know it's super popular, but I think Olivia is such a pretty name.
I would take Virginia next. I have a lot of respect for it but I don't particularly find it to be attractive.
Daisy I just don't like. It strikes me as being empty and trendy and silly in a way that other flower names don't seem to.
Olivia but I don't like any of them.
Daisy.
Olivia is disgustingly trendy atm, and although it is a lovely name (the nn Livvy is super cute too), I am so bored by it these days. Virginia is another beautiful name, but the "Virgin-" part would not be helpful to any child, and I don't feel virginity is something to value. The nn Ginny is adorable though.
Daisy is a nature name, and I love those. As with most nature names, I don't feel I'd actually use Daisy, but it's beautiful nonetheless. I think it is substantial... It feels spunky to me. To me, it's the name of a headstrong girl with pep and attitude.
Olivia is disgustingly trendy atm, and although it is a lovely name (the nn Livvy is super cute too), I am so bored by it these days. Virginia is another beautiful name, but the "Virgin-" part would not be helpful to any child, and I don't feel virginity is something to value. The nn Ginny is adorable though.
Daisy is a nature name, and I love those. As with most nature names, I don't feel I'd actually use Daisy, but it's beautiful nonetheless. I think it is substantial... It feels spunky to me. To me, it's the name of a headstrong girl with pep and attitude.
Daisy
I live Olivia, too. Virginia is okay. They're all different personalities. You know what I mean? So you've got to keep that in mind if you're naming a character in a book. Or even a real baby. I had a friend that settled on a name for her baby that she absolutely loved, but when the baby was born she decided that it didn't fit his personality and chose a different name. I don't know what kind of personality a baby has that is only a few hours old and hasn't really opened his eyes. She saw it, though.
I live Olivia, too. Virginia is okay. They're all different personalities. You know what I mean? So you've got to keep that in mind if you're naming a character in a book. Or even a real baby. I had a friend that settled on a name for her baby that she absolutely loved, but when the baby was born she decided that it didn't fit his personality and chose a different name. I don't know what kind of personality a baby has that is only a few hours old and hasn't really opened his eyes. She saw it, though.
Virginia
Olivia is pretty, but a little too frilly with it's L and V and four syllables. Also, it's trendy right now.
Daisy is sweet, but I would only like it as a nickname for the more substantial name Margaret.
Virginia is feminine, but not too frilly. It's more stable in terms of popularity. It has a lot more history, it can be a namesake for the Virgin Mary, and I like the nickname Ginny.
Olivia is pretty, but a little too frilly with it's L and V and four syllables. Also, it's trendy right now.
Daisy is sweet, but I would only like it as a nickname for the more substantial name Margaret.
Virginia is feminine, but not too frilly. It's more stable in terms of popularity. It has a lot more history, it can be a namesake for the Virgin Mary, and I like the nickname Ginny.
Daisy becayse it's the prettiest
I would choose Daisy.
Olivia is too boring and common. Also I wouldn't use it because my brothers name is Oliver and it's too similar.
Virginia is too open to teasing nicknames, and I also think it sounds too pretentious and posh. I like Ginny though.
Daisy is a little bit childish sounding for me, but it's my favourite of the 3.
Olivia is too boring and common. Also I wouldn't use it because my brothers name is Oliver and it's too similar.
Virginia is too open to teasing nicknames, and I also think it sounds too pretentious and posh. I like Ginny though.
Daisy is a little bit childish sounding for me, but it's my favourite of the 3.
Virginia!
It's home-y to me and quaint, and at the same time it's elegant and regal. Olivia is stale to me and Daisy's all right, but Virginia is a gold brick found in a mudhole.
It's home-y to me and quaint, and at the same time it's elegant and regal. Olivia is stale to me and Daisy's all right, but Virginia is a gold brick found in a mudhole.
I'd go with Virginia. It's dignified sounding, not too popular, and it lends itself to Ginny, which I like.
While I really like Olivia, it's far too popular these days, and I already have a family member with that name.
Daisy is a cute name, but it's too sweet and childlike for me. I think it's better as a nickname.
While I really like Olivia, it's far too popular these days, and I already have a family member with that name.
Daisy is a cute name, but it's too sweet and childlike for me. I think it's better as a nickname.
This message was edited 11/16/2011, 8:07 AM
LOL I like the nickname Ginny too. I hadn't even thought of that until you said that.