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My DH suggested this today. Chrysanthemum, calling her Anna.
Way too out there?
Way too out there?
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Yes it is. I hate it. Maybe Cynthia.
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I think it would be cumbersome, even with Anna and Chrys as nickname possibilities. It also has a very distinctly "frilly" feel to it, which could be a problem if your daughter turned out to be a tomboy. (That's part of the reason why, as much as I love them, Magnolia and Lavender are probably going to remain guilty pleasures for me... although I don't think either one is quite as unwieldy as Chrysanthemum; however, that could just be my bias.)
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Lavender
But if Lavender turned out to be a tomboy, she could call herself Lava: The Destroyer of Worlds.
Or...not. :D
But if Lavender turned out to be a tomboy, she could call herself Lava: The Destroyer of Worlds.
Or...not. :D
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While I think it's pretty, I think it's way too much for a little kid to handle. I would use it as a nickname, ie, "There you are, my little chrysanthemum!" and think of something simpler for her actual name. It's hard when a little kid has to learn to write their name. And what if she has a reading disability? It will be even harder. Add to that the complete frustration she'll have when filling out her name on standardized tests, going up and down to fill in the bubbles. You could even make it her middle name, if you really love it, because all she'll ever be required to write is her initial.
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I think it's utterly gorgeous - but then again I do have a thing for very eccentric flower names. I think the name Chrysanthemum has the same delicacy and sweetness almost any other flower name has, but it's also very elegant and original because it's so unusual.
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I feel that it is too long and unusual to use. May I suggest Chrysantha? It's one of my favorites and sounds very similar. :)
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If DH wants to call her Anna then why bother lumbering her with a name like Chrysanthemum, dont get me wrong I rather like long names and as names go this isnt too bad just a bit heavy sounding, but Anna as a nickname is stretching it a bit, I suspect she would end up as Chris / Chrys
This message was edited 1/8/2007, 4:27 AM
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I'd have to say
that yeah, I do think it's kind of out there. :-) It's just a bit much for me and to boot I don't care for using Anna as a nickname. It's too far off for me, plus it's so 'proper' or whatever a name that it doesn't even seem remotely nicknamey. I'd rather go with another Chr* name that's not quite as over the top-- Christine, Chrysanthe, Christophine, whatever else--or since your DH seems to like it, just Anna.
that yeah, I do think it's kind of out there. :-) It's just a bit much for me and to boot I don't care for using Anna as a nickname. It's too far off for me, plus it's so 'proper' or whatever a name that it doesn't even seem remotely nicknamey. I'd rather go with another Chr* name that's not quite as over the top-- Christine, Chrysanthe, Christophine, whatever else--or since your DH seems to like it, just Anna.
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Fine, but I'd call her Chrys, and I suspect others would too
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I prefer Chrysanthe.
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I love it, I don't see why not it's just a flower name like the others
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Logic
seems to be lacking from your reasoning, though.
Just because something fits into a category from which names have sometimes been drawn doesn't mean that anything in the category would work.
Let's apply your "but it's a flower so it should be usable" reasoning to this list of flower names from the Flowers and Plants Association of the UK's website:
Broom
Bottlebrush
Cockscomb
Drumstick
Scabious
Or from a flower company called 800flowers:
Leptospernum
Tritoma
Rattlesnake Calathium
Ranunculus
Anyway, my point is that just because some common flower names also make good names does not mean that any flower name can be a manageable human name.
seems to be lacking from your reasoning, though.
Just because something fits into a category from which names have sometimes been drawn doesn't mean that anything in the category would work.
Let's apply your "but it's a flower so it should be usable" reasoning to this list of flower names from the Flowers and Plants Association of the UK's website:
Broom
Bottlebrush
Cockscomb
Drumstick
Scabious
Or from a flower company called 800flowers:
Leptospernum
Tritoma
Rattlesnake Calathium
Ranunculus
Anyway, my point is that just because some common flower names also make good names does not mean that any flower name can be a manageable human name.
This message was edited 1/8/2007, 4:22 AM
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Mercy
As in, oh my good gracious heavens.
I don't think Sabrina's very mild comment warranted being pounded with your logic, Cora. She did not say what you "said" she did; you used quotation marks to paraphrase her - taking misleading linguistic liberties with your argument, imo; tsk tsk.
She didn't say all or any or always or must or even should, which you "quoted." She was plainly talking about the single name at hand. It is just a flower name, for cryin out loud, and she has every right to merely say so.
Just as you have every right to disagree with her, of course.
And I with you.
Ahh, human discourse...
As in, oh my good gracious heavens.
I don't think Sabrina's very mild comment warranted being pounded with your logic, Cora. She did not say what you "said" she did; you used quotation marks to paraphrase her - taking misleading linguistic liberties with your argument, imo; tsk tsk.
She didn't say all or any or always or must or even should, which you "quoted." She was plainly talking about the single name at hand. It is just a flower name, for cryin out loud, and she has every right to merely say so.
Just as you have every right to disagree with her, of course.
And I with you.
Ahh, human discourse...
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I meant it in the finger quote sense; it was late, so I guess I could have formatted that better, but it is fairly obvious that she didn't say those exact words, and people use quote marks in this sort of context all the time.
Anyway, I don't quote her as saying "all" or "any;" those were my words for the point I was making. As for "should," that is essentially what she said if you follow A from B. Her A is that it is a flower name, and her B is that other flower names are usable. She could have meant "could" or "might" or "possibly usable" instead of "should be usable," sure, but the "I don't see why not" she used at the beginning indicates that she approves of the name; therefore, "should be usable" is an OK paraphrase as far as intention goes.
Again, I'm sorry that the quotation marks were misleading to you. It's hard to do finger quotes on the computer so I substitued real quotes and assumed that the context would speak for itself. I've learned my lesson.
Anyway, I don't quote her as saying "all" or "any;" those were my words for the point I was making. As for "should," that is essentially what she said if you follow A from B. Her A is that it is a flower name, and her B is that other flower names are usable. She could have meant "could" or "might" or "possibly usable" instead of "should be usable," sure, but the "I don't see why not" she used at the beginning indicates that she approves of the name; therefore, "should be usable" is an OK paraphrase as far as intention goes.
Again, I'm sorry that the quotation marks were misleading to you. It's hard to do finger quotes on the computer so I substitued real quotes and assumed that the context would speak for itself. I've learned my lesson.
This message was edited 1/8/2007, 2:09 PM
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I agree.
By that logic, I guess I can name my kids...
Virginity, because other virtue names are okay.
Kudzu and Poison Ivy, because other botanical names are acceptable.
Bloodstone, because other gemstone names are acceptable.
Alcatraz, because it's a place name and we use those all the time.
McGillicuddy, because, hey, it's just another surname!
And finally, I can name my daughter Butch Albert because if Ryan and Taylor can be used on girls, why not those too?
Now THERE'S a snazzy sibset. ;)
By that logic, I guess I can name my kids...
Virginity, because other virtue names are okay.
Kudzu and Poison Ivy, because other botanical names are acceptable.
Bloodstone, because other gemstone names are acceptable.
Alcatraz, because it's a place name and we use those all the time.
McGillicuddy, because, hey, it's just another surname!
And finally, I can name my daughter Butch Albert because if Ryan and Taylor can be used on girls, why not those too?
Now THERE'S a snazzy sibset. ;)
This message was edited 1/8/2007, 8:50 AM
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Leptsospernum! I've got a new favourite name!
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umm
Ranunculus has a nice ring to it lol
Ranunculus has a nice ring to it lol
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Hey! I naemd my daugther Cockscomb!
and her brother Ranunculus is crying the the corner now! I hope you're happy with yourself . . .
and her brother Ranunculus is crying the the corner now! I hope you're happy with yourself . . .
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But there's a big difference between shouting "Lily!" and "Chrysanthemum!" in a supermarket. The latter is a serious mouthful!
This message was edited 1/8/2007, 2:29 AM
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nevermind
This message was edited 1/8/2007, 10:18 AM
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So is Alexandrina
So what? I don't think that matters so much really.
So what? I don't think that matters so much really.
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That's true - and Alexandrina is on my favourites list. But the difference, for me, is that I can say Alexandrina, even quickly and with my mouth full of mashed potato. I can't say Chrysanthemum at the best of times - I always put an N in by mistake: ChrystantheNum :-/
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When I was young, I was going to name my first girl Chrysanthemum Alethea, and everyone made fun of me...I never shared my name oppinions after that, but I personally think it's beautiful.
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I suppose I don't mind it... actually quite like like it. It is very long thought, but Hey! that doesn't matter. Anna is a HUGE stretch though. I reckon people will probably call her Chrysie. Well, I would.
What about Amarantha, Amaryllis, Azalea, Jasmine, Juniper, Marigold, Peony, Rosemary, or Zinnia??
They are all flower names as well. (Hey, I just realised... Lot's of them have the NN Mary.)
Well, What do you think?
What about Amarantha, Amaryllis, Azalea, Jasmine, Juniper, Marigold, Peony, Rosemary, or Zinnia??
They are all flower names as well. (Hey, I just realised... Lot's of them have the NN Mary.)
Well, What do you think?
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I like it a lot, it is very pretty. I like the nn Anna. I really like long unexpected names with the nn Anna (which I find boring on its own). My favourite is Andromeda nn Anna
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I prefer Chrysanthe just by itself, love it.
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I'll add my voice-too long for a little child, too ditzy for an adult.
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Too much.
And what's the point if you just call her Anna?
And what's the point if you just call her Anna?
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What about Anna Chrysanthemum? I do think Chrysanthemum is a little too long and complicated for a fn.
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It always reminds me of the book Chrysanthemum, which was one of my favorite books as a kid. I can't remember who it's by, but it's about a little mouse named Chrysanthemum who loves her name until she goes to school and the other kids tease her because it's unusual. In the end, though, she learns to love it again.
I think it's sweet. I probably wouldn't use it myself, but I'd smile if I were to meet a Chrysanthemum. Anna is a fine nickname for it if she needs something a little easier to go by on a regular basis.
I think it's sweet. I probably wouldn't use it myself, but I'd smile if I were to meet a Chrysanthemum. Anna is a fine nickname for it if she needs something a little easier to go by on a regular basis.
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Being a dyslexic person I can tell you it's really difficult to read for me, spelling it would be even harder. So therefore a 'no' for me. You could also call her Anthem :) or Mum come to think of it... I think Anna is sort stretching, so if you must, I'd go with nn Chrys / Santhe
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I could by it, but nms. Chrysantheum would be better. Anna doesn't work as nn. How about Chris or Thea?
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It's a bit unwieldy, and most people will assume Chrys as a NN, I imagine. I love Anna, but I think there are better full names for it, or just use it on its own.
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It's a little long. But Anna is nice. =)
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