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in reply to a message by Lily
I don't like Primrose because it seems silly. Violet and Lily don't seem silly, though I don't care for Violet, but Primrose does. I think its because it starts with "Prim" and because of the meaning of the word "prim". I can't really find anything positive about it. I've never met anyone named Primrose.
What I think is even sillier and worse than Primrose: Poppy. I've heard that's actually used to some extent in Britain. Really silly. Even though it's a flower name like Rose and Violet, it just has a silly sound.
I'd definitely prefer Meadow to Primrose.
What I think is even sillier and worse than Primrose: Poppy. I've heard that's actually used to some extent in Britain. Really silly. Even though it's a flower name like Rose and Violet, it just has a silly sound.
I'd definitely prefer Meadow to Primrose.
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agree about Poppy
So many people say oh it's such a sweeeet name! But to me it just sounds like baby-talk.
So many people say oh it's such a sweeeet name! But to me it just sounds like baby-talk.
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also on Poppy...
I know it may be odd, but I immediately think of opium and heroin, drugs that come from poppy. Maybe it is because someone in my family worked to bust narcotics, or that I know some people in recovery, but for me I equate the name Poppy with that, fair or not.
I know it may be odd, but I immediately think of opium and heroin, drugs that come from poppy. Maybe it is because someone in my family worked to bust narcotics, or that I know some people in recovery, but for me I equate the name Poppy with that, fair or not.
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I have equated poppies with Remembrance Day ever since childhood and knew nothing of the flower's narcotic uses until I was older, so though I do connect them, it's not as strong... While I could see it used in honour of a WW2 vet in the family, I still wouldn't be inclined to use it on 1 of my own children... I do dislike Primrose more though. I think Primrose just sounds dumb.
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Yeah, Poppy is actually pretty common in Britain. I think it's either in the top 20 or top 30. I used to hate it so much but it has grown on me a little. Because I really like the flower, I guess, and because I met one who was adorable.
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