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HelpRe: Why are Violet, Iris, Daisy and Rose traditionally used as girl’s names but Tulip, Peony, Marigold and Orchid aren’t?
in reply to a message by chrssosp
I'm not certain, but I think historically the 1st group is more common in English gardens/countryside. The other ones might have been considered foreign or ostentatious. I know I'd be less comfortable using a name of a flower I wasn't personally familiar with.
Plus, Rose originated as a name independent of the flower, Iris is named after a goddess, and Violet was used in classical forms in literature centuries ago. Maybe people in the Victorian era liked the symbolism of Daisy, and it sounds similar to various other English names.
Plus, Rose originated as a name independent of the flower, Iris is named after a goddess, and Violet was used in classical forms in literature centuries ago. Maybe people in the Victorian era liked the symbolism of Daisy, and it sounds similar to various other English names.
This message was edited 1/30/2024, 3:50 PM
