Who knew naming a baby would be so hard. My partner is obsessed with the name Primrose and dislikes most names I suggest. I do like the name but I’m not sure I love it.
What are your thoughts on the name Primrose? Or others I could suggest.
I like
Maeva
Efa (Welsh form of Aoife)
Cleo
Eloise
Margot
Etta
Emily
Welcome to nameberry! I personally love the name Primrose, and consider using it one day. I would use the nickname Rose or Rosie if that helps you like it more. Primrose Eloise or Primrose Margot make delightful combos. Other suggestions
Botanical:
Lavender
Lilac
Marigold
Magnolia
Rose
Iris
Daisy
Wisteria
Blossom
Beginning with P:
Penelope
Poppy
Phoebe
Paloma
Pandora
Prairie
From your list:
Elodie
Esme
Henrietta
Mavis
Ella
Amelie
Esther
Emma
Names with a Primrose vibe
Seraphine
Ottilie
Odette
Hope one of these floats your boat!
Edit - half my post deleted so I’m trying again
I love [name_f]Primrose[/name_f] 
I really love the name [name_f]Primrose[/name_f]! I do think it’s such a unique name. So familiar, yet so underused (at least where I’m from)! I love the nicknames [name_f]Rosy[/name_f], [name_f]Posey[/name_f], and [name_f]Prim[/name_f]. I love the gentle strength of a lesser-used flower name. [name_f]Primrose[/name_f] has such a pink sharpness, such a gorgeous, whimsy-of-the-garden sort of power. Also, I think the light Hunger Games association is a really great one— the character in those books named [name_f]Primrose[/name_f] is a real gem.
All that said, however, if you aren’t convinced on [name_f]Primrose[/name_f], it probably isn’t the name for your baby! Perhaps it will grow on you, or perhaps the addition of the proper middle name will make [name_f]Primrose[/name_f] fit just right, but for now… here are some similar feeling names that I wonder if you’ll enjoy!
[name_f]Josephine[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosalind[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]
[name_f]Anneliese[/name_f]
[name_u]Promise[/name_u]
[name_f]Penelope[/name_f]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]
[name_u]Florence[/name_u]
Rosebeth
Anna-Rose
Alice-Rose
Really, any -Rose name, if you like a double name! Jane-Rose, Phoebe-Rose, Margot-Rose, Emily-Rose, Maeva-Rose, etc.
[name_u]Hazel[/name_u]
[name_u]Hyacinth[/name_u]
[name_f]Lavender[/name_f]
[name_f]Lilac[/name_f]
[name_f]Daffodil[/name_f]
[name_f]Wisteria[/name_f]
[name_f]Gardenia[/name_f]
[name_f]Calla[/name_f]
[name_f]Marigold[/name_f]
[name_f]Pansy[/name_f]
[name_f]Peony[/name_f]
[name_u]Piper[/name_u]
[name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_f]Bluebell[/name_f]
[name_f]Lily[/name_f]
Prilla
[name_f]Priscilla[/name_f]
[name_f]Rose[/name_f]
[name_f]Caroline[/name_f]
[name_f]Winona[/name_f]
[name_f]Rhiannon[/name_f]
Best luck! x
I absolutely love [name_f]Primrose[/name_f] 
Honestly she’s absolutely gorgeous full of elegance, charm and whimsical fun. She just stunning a really wonderful choice with a range of fun nicknames [name_f]Prim[/name_f], [name_f]Posey[/name_f], [name_f]Rosie[/name_f] or [name_f]Rose[/name_f] that can suit any personality. The meaning ‘first rose’ is wonderful perfect for a firstborn. I think due to floral names being popular she fits in despite still quietly standing out from the crowd. I can see why your partner loves [name_f]Primrose[/name_f]!
You have a range of lovely names and I think they would work wonderfully as a first/middle name for [name_f]Primrose[/name_f]! [name_f]Maeva[/name_f] [name_f]Primrose[/name_f] would be stunning. I also absolutely love [name_f]Primrose[/name_f] [name_f]Eloise[/name_f] and [name_f]Primrose[/name_f] [name_f]Margot[/name_f].
However if [name_f]Primrose[/name_f] isn’t ticking all the boxes have you looked at other ‘Rose’ names as this could work for both of you your partner would have a [name_f]Rose[/name_f] name and you could have a name that’s more your thing. Some ideas could be [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f], [name_f]Rosalind[/name_f], [name_f]Rosanna[/name_f], [name_f]Rosina[/name_f], [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f], [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f] or [name_f]Rosabel[/name_f].
Some other ideas could be…
[name_f]Zinnia[/name_f]
[name_f]Orla[/name_f]
[name_f]Delphine[/name_f]
[name_f]Azalea[/name_f]
[name_f]Penelope[/name_f]
[name_f]Imogen[/name_f]
[name_f]Lilia[/name_f]
[name_f]Marigold[/name_f]
[name_f]Poppy[/name_f]
[name_f]Amelie[/name_f]
[name_f]Flora[/name_f]
[name_f]Cerys[/name_f]
[name_f]Violetta[/name_f]
[name_f]Lilac[/name_f]
[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]
[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps
[name_f]Primrose[/name_f] is sweet. It has various nicknames and a distinct feel.
Some ideas…
[name_f]Tesni[/name_f]
[name_f]Carys[/name_f]
[name_f]Penelope[/name_f]
[name_f]Elodie[/name_f]
[name_f]Colette[/name_f]
[name_f]Calliope[/name_f]
[name_f]Emmeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Alessia[/name_f]
[name_f]Imogen[/name_f]
[name_f]Tallulah[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrice[/name_f]
[name_f]Stella[/name_f]
I absolutely love [name_f]Primrose[/name_f]. I have it on my list of favourites and almost never see it used. There is a character in the [name_u]Larkin[/name_u] family series of novels by H.E. [name_m]Bates[/name_m] called [name_f]Primrose[/name_f] [name_u]Larkin[/name_u] (two of her four sisters are [name_f]Petunia[/name_f] and [name_f]Zinnia[/name_f], another being [name_f]Victoria[/name_f], like the plum). There’s also a character called [name_f]Primrose[/name_f] in the Hunger Games series, though I haven’t read/seen those.
I love the nickname options - [name_f]Rosie[/name_f], [name_f]Posy[/name_f], [name_f]Rose[/name_f], even Primmie.
I also like [name_f]Efa[/name_f] and [name_f]Etta[/name_f] on your list. [name_f]Emily[/name_f] is a great classic too (with at least three options for nicknames, if desired - [name_f]Emmy[/name_f], [name_f]Emma[/name_f] & Milly).
I like the sound of [name_f]Emily[/name_f] [name_f]Primrose[/name_f] and [name_f]Primrose[/name_f] [name_f]Eloise[/name_f], as well as [name_f]Maeva[/name_f] [name_f]Primrose[/name_f] - though I haven’t come across [name_f]Maeva[/name_f] myself, only [name_f]Maeve[/name_f] and its various spellings (I’m Irish).
Have you considered [name_f]Elise[/name_f]? I think it’s so pretty and similar to some names on your list. Some more ideas:
I do not care for [name_f]Primrose[/name_f], and I know they puts me in the minority around here. I just don’t like the “prim” sound and the strong association to Hunger Games.
That said, it would be a nice middle name. I don’t think it’s fair to shoot down all your names just because he likes one better, and one you’re unsure about. Compromises must be made in naming. He could still call her [name_f]Primrose[/name_f] as a special nickname if it’s her middle. [name_f]My[/name_f] husband uses my kids’ middles as their nicknames all the time.
On your list, I’m especially drawn to [name_u]Cleo[/name_u], [name_f]Etta[/name_f], & [name_f]Margot[/name_f].
Names I thought of while reading your list:
[name_u]Anne[/name_u]
[name_u]Billie[/name_u]
[name_u]Blair[/name_u]
[name_f]Caroline[/name_f]
[name_f]Cena[/name_f]
[name_f]Cheryl[/name_f]
[name_f]Clara[/name_f]
[name_f]Edie[/name_f]
[name_u]Eliot[/name_u]
[name_f]Eliza[/name_f]
[name_u]Ellis[/name_u]
[name_f]Elodie[/name_f]
[name_f]Emma[/name_f]
[name_f]Emrie[/name_f]
[name_f]Estella[/name_f]
[name_f]Eva[/name_f]
[name_f]Gail[/name_f]
[name_u]Georgie[/name_u]
[name_f]Haddie[/name_f]
[name_f]Hallie[/name_f]
[name_u]Hazel[/name_u]
[name_f]Ida[/name_f]
[name_m]Imrie[/name_m]
[name_u]Indie[/name_u]
[name_f]Jill[/name_f]
[name_f]Julia[/name_f]
[name_u]Kit[/name_u]
[name_u]Laurel[/name_u]
[name_f]Libbie[/name_f]
[name_f]Lillie[/name_f]
[name_f]Liv[/name_f]
[name_f]Lowrie[/name_f]
[name_f]Lucy[/name_f]
[name_u]Stacey[/name_u]
[name_f]Tace[/name_f]
[name_f]Tess[/name_f]
[name_f]Vada[/name_f]
[name_f]Victoria[/name_f]
[name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_f]Vivi[/name_f]
[name_u]Wren[/name_u]
[name_f]Zora[/name_f]
I like primrose and all the names from your list except [name_f]Emily[/name_f], I think it’s dated now and reminds me of the 90s
I absolutely adore [name_f]Primrose[/name_f]! I love [name_f]Rosie[/name_f] and [name_f]Posie[/name_f] as nicknames!
Sorry for repeats!
[name_f]Adeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]
[name_f]Amelie[/name_f]
[name_f]Annabeth[/name_f]
[name_f]Amabel[/name_f]
[name_f]Alice[/name_f]
[name_u]Camille[/name_u]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f]
[name_f]Daphne[/name_f]
[name_f]Elodie[/name_f]
[name_f]Emmeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Estelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Felicity[/name_f]
[name_f]Flora[/name_f]
[name_u]Florence[/name_u]
[name_f]Genevieve[/name_f]
[name_f]Imogen[/name_f]
[name_f]Juliet[/name_f]
[name_f]Lucille[/name_f]
[name_f]Lorelei[/name_f]
[name_f]Lilith[/name_f]
[name_f]Miriam[/name_f]
Mae/May
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f]
[name_f]Margot[/name_f]
[name_f]Naomi[/name_f]
[name_f]Ottilie[/name_f]
[name_f]Ophelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Opal[/name_f]
[name_f]Pearl[/name_f]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosalind[/name_f]
[name_u]Ruby[/name_u]
[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f]
[name_f]Seraphina[/name_f]
[name_f]Thea[/name_f]
[name_f]Vivienne[/name_f]
[name_f]Vera[/name_f]
[name_f]Willa[/name_f]
Not a fan but I live in the US so maybe thats why. Feels cold and fussy to me. Maybe as a middle I like it better. I like [name_f]Emily[/name_f] a lot.
[name_f]Primrose[/name_f] is definitely unique but I think it would work it’s really pretty and there are so many nickname options Prim,Rose,Rosie,Posie. On you list I also like [name_f]Efa[/name_f] [name_f]Margot[/name_f] and [name_f]Elouise[/name_f].
Here’s some suggestions that kind of match the vibe:
Willow/Willa
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]
[name_f]Daphne[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f]
I like it! Esp with nn [name_f]Posey[/name_f] 
[name_u]Welcome[/name_u] to nameberry!!!
I think [name_f]Primrose[/name_f] is pretty and lends itself to some wonderful nickname variations ! [name_f]Posey[/name_f] and [name_f]Roe[/name_f] are 3 of my personal favourites!
I must say I align a little more towards your style ! I simply adore [name_f]Emily[/name_f], [name_f]Margot[/name_f] , and [name_f]Maeva[/name_f] !
I love the potential combos of [name_f]Margot[/name_f] [name_f]Primrose[/name_f] and [name_f]Primrose[/name_f] [name_f]Eloise[/name_f]
I will suggest
[name_u]Laurel[/name_u]
[name_f]Lucille[/name_f]
[name_f]Elise[/name_f]
[name_f]Daphne[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]
[name_f]Junie[/name_f]
[name_u]Camille[/name_u]