Respondents: 51 (This poll is closed)
Celandine has been one of my favorites for a [name]LONG[/name] time…I’m surprised I don’t see it mentioned on this site more! I won’t ever get to use it (all boys), but, thumbs up for anyone else thinking of it. In my mind, it’s pronounced with the --een ending, not the --ine; I don’t know which is more correct.
I’m surprised it isn’t even listed in the NB database! I’ve suggested it as a middle name a few times, but it literally just came back into my head - I think it’s so cool! I like the nature aspect of it, but I also have a relative ([name]Celia[/name]), so Celandine reminds me of that sound. Then, both my mom and grandma’s names end in -ene, so I’m liking the -deen pronunciation of this one. Something to ponder…
The Lesser Celandine:
Because Celandine is French and wasn’t established in English at a time when altering pronunciations was universal, I’d be surprised to hear it any way other than een.
I like the -een sound at the end.
Thanks, ladies. Good to hear that. I’ve always said Celandine with an -een ending, but when I looked up the official pronunciation online, the first one was always -ine. Confused!
[name]Lemon[/name]
I prefer [name]Claire[/name] Celandine, looks more complete and gives it more of a French vibe which I love. Other than that I really like it. The flow is nice as is the balance.
I like it. I think I actually prefer Celandine like [name]Caroline[/name] with [name]Claire[/name]. I also like you have the nn option CC. I think [name]Claire[/name] is just beautiful and classic.
[name]Clare[/name] versus [name]Claire[/name]. I don’t know! Now you’re making me re-think it. See, reasons why I like [name]Clare[/name] - St. [name]Clare[/name] of [name]Assisi[/name] spelled her name this way and St. [name]Clare[/name] is the namesake for my mom’s Confirmation name ([name]Clare[/name]), and I tend to like names that have all their vowels separated (e.g., [name]Eliza[/name], [name]Toby[/name], [name]Thatcher[/name], [name]June[/name]) - and reasons why I like [name]Claire[/name] - it’s familiar, and sometimes it does look more complete. Ugh!
Oh, Cece is a cute nickname idea - thanks! Cla(i)re Celandine. Cece. Yes, I really like that a lot. I don’t know that I can pronounce it without the -een ending. It just doesn’t feel right! But, I so appreciate your opinion, @onelove19.
Now, the ever-present question when it comes to names I love for future offspring - does it work with [name]Eliza[/name] [name]Wren[/name] (my all-time fave, for those who don’t know)?
[name]Lemon[/name]
[name]Just[/name] the right amount of classic and quirky…perfect way to describe it!
[name]Clare[/name] is my favourite spelling, it feels straight forward and fresh. And I definitely prefer the “een” ending as in [name]Eileen[/name], “ine” doesn’t feel natural to me.
And as for [name]Eliza[/name] [name]Wren[/name] and [name]Clare[/name] Celandine - beautiful! I think they’re a perfect match. Simple, classic, strong first names with more unusual and whimsical middle names. I’d be very impressed if I met siblings with these names!
pick the version of [name]Claire[/name] YOU like the best! Our daughter is [name]Claire[/name] and people spell it [name]Clare[/name] 50% of the time. Honoring your mother using the spelling [name]Clare[/name] is wonderful. I love names that have a meaning, not just chosen because they look/sound good.
I think it’s fabulous! Definitely with an een ending, and it’s perfect with [name]Eliza[/name] [name]Wren[/name]! Also, I much prefer the [name]Clare[/name] spelling.
[name]Clare[/name] it is! Thanks. I am so surprised to hear that your [name]Claire[/name] gets [name]Clare[/name] so often, though, @3tobemama! Crazy! But, oh well, right? This combo is going on the list for sure.
[name]Clare[/name] is a beautiful name lemon! As for Celandine, actually I have never heard of her before. I pn her sell-an-deen after reading the comments, but i must admit i thought it was a hard C sound at first! That confusion should not be an issue though if she is in the middle! [name]Clare[/name] & [name]Eliza[/name] rock!
xo [name]Viv[/name]
Thanks, [name]Viv[/name]! Actually, finding spin-offs of your family names has really inspired me to do the same, hence Celandine. Actually, I’ve just put [name]Archer[/name] back on my list after realizing my dad is a Sagittarius (the [name]Archer[/name])! [name]Clare[/name] is my mom’s Confirmation name, and now I’m intrigued with [name]Phoebe[/name], my sister’s Confirmation name. [name]Eliza[/name] [name]Wren[/name] is a bit of a tribute to myself, even though I didn’t originally intend it that way.
So funny that you thought it was a hard C, but really that’s not too surprising - I think of it like celery and it usually sets me straight. Ha!
[name]Lemon[/name]
Wow - so happy i was able to “inspire” you, even if it was in the slightest way possible! [name]Archer[/name] from Sagittarius is (insert expletive) AWESOME! [name]LOVE[/name] that, lemon!
xo [name]Viv[/name]
I must say, lemon, [name]Eliza[/name] [name]Wren[/name] is absolutely fabulous! And I do like [name]Clare[/name] Celandine. I was a bit confused about pronunciation, but I don’t see this as an issue for a middle name! [name]Lovely[/name] choice. What is the history of the name?
Thanks! I adore [name]Eliza[/name] [name]Wren[/name] and have struggled and struggled to find anything I like even half as much as I love her. The history of Celandine as a name? No clue! But, Celandine is a nature name, a flower name. The greater celandine is a member of the poppy family, and the lesser celandine is a member of the buttercup family - both are yellow flowers. The greater celandine has been used since the time of Pliny the [name]Elder[/name] as a detoxifying agent for everything from toothaches to foot odor! Apparently, celandine comes from the Latin chelidonia, which means “swallow” - this is a reference to the flowers blooming when the swallows returned and fading when they disappeared. The lesser celandine has been referred to as a spring messenger because of when it blooms - [name]March[/name] until [name]May[/name] - and is often used to cure skin irritations. The flower has been cited in C. S. [name]Lewis[/name]’ The Chronicles of [name]Narnia[/name], and apparently [name]William[/name] Wordsworth has a greater celandine on his memorial at Grasmere:
So, I don’t know that it’s been used as a name, but [name]Steve[/name] Augarde has a book called Celandine, if that means anything to anyone - I’m not familiar with his work:
[name]Lemon[/name]
Wow, that is very interesting! I love to hear about an unknown or lesser-used flower name. It’s a great choice with [name]Clare[/name]!
My mom happened to catch me voting on this post and said it’s pretty, but if she was hearing it said aloud she would assume Celandine was spelled with an S - Selandine, because [name]Clare[/name] is a hard C. It thought it was worth mentioning. But I love Celandine!