So, the fiancee and I have been tossing around the name [name_f]Collie[/name_f] for some time…I know it might seem a bit strange to some of you, and I’m perfectly willing to hear your thoughts on it. We adore [name_f]Columbine[/name_f] as a name, but with the unfortunate circumstances that took place in [name_f]Columbine[/name_f], even more than a decade ago…yeah, we don’t really want our daughter with that association. So, we were thinking of putting it in the middle name spot. But we’re not really sure what to pair it with. If you have any ideas for an unusual first name to go with [name_f]Columbine[/name_f], please share.
In the meantime, we are thinking of just [name_f]Collie[/name_f]. Is it too much on its own? [name_f]Do[/name_f] you have other thoughts about what name it could be a nickname before (besides [name_f]Colleen[/name_f]).
I like the idea of using [name_f]Columbine[/name_f] as a mn. From your list-- some possibilities:
[name_f]Natalia[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Tatiana[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_u]Tavi[/name_u] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
I’m not sure about [name_f]Collie[/name_f] as nn-- it could work, but be prepared for “collie dog” comments at some point.
I think anything that has Col could technically work, even if the same sound isn’t there. I do think it would be better as a nn, but people have been named [name_f]Kitty[/name_f] so it could work. I would just be uncomfortable with with a female that goes by the first name of a type of dog because I wouldn’t want it to be more likely she’d get called the derogatory b word. You never know though, she could love it.
[name_f]Colette[/name_f]
[name_u]Colbie[/name_u]
[name_u]Collins[/name_u]
[name_f]Nicolette[/name_f]
[name_f]Nicolina[/name_f]
[name_u]Nicola[/name_u]
[name_f]Ada[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Nina[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Mila[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Tyra[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Thea[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_u]Brooke[/name_u] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
I really can’t get over the dog association. I think the teasing potential even as a nn is very high.
[name_f]Columbine[/name_f] is a very pretty name but unfortunately I don’t think we’re ready to use it 
even if other kids might not pick up on the association, it’s the first thing adults will think of.
To me, [name_f]Collie[/name_f] is a breed of dog, and I’d find it really odd if I heard it on a person.
[name_f]Columbine[/name_f] does sound pretty, but the association is still too strong, in my opinion.
[name_f]Caroline[/name_f] is a similar sounding name… with a nickname [name_f]Callie[/name_f].
[name_f]Felicity[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Cecily[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Thea[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Linnea[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Penelope[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Ramona[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Miranda[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_u]Evelyn[/name_u] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Thisbe[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Yvaine[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Zoe[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Seraphina[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Sophia[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Rebekah[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Tabitha[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Hannah[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Delilah[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Davina[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Daria[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Willa[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Serena[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Felicity[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Cecily[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Thea[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Linnea[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Penelope[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Ramona[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Miranda[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_u]Evelyn[/name_u] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Thisbe[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Yvaine[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Zoe[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Seraphina[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Sophia[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Rebekah[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Tabitha[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Hannah[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Delilah[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Davina[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Daria[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Willa[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Serena[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
Thanks all! I do understand the dog association. I also love [name_u]Scottie[/name_u] for a girl but my fiancee doesn’t…he thought [name_f]Collie[/name_f] could be a compromise. LoL Yes, I will only use [name_f]Columbine[/name_f] as a mn due to its connotation. I really like [name_f]Thea[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f] (and [name_f]Thea[/name_f] has been on our list forever, unpaired, so thanks!), [name_f]Tyra[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f], and [name_f]Serena[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f], though I prefer [name_f]Sarina[/name_f]. I also like using [name_u]Collins[/name_u] as a first name, but it doesn’t really go with our last name well. Thanks for the input. Other thoughts?
[name_f]Collie[/name_f], as a standalone, is unusable, in my opinion. [name_m]Just[/name_m] as bad as calling a child schnauzer or terrier.
What about [name_f]Columbia[/name_f]?
I wouldn’t use [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]. I’m an Australian, I’ve never been to the US and I immediately thought of what happened. I’m sure the association would be even stronger over there.
I wouldn’t go with [name_f]Collie[/name_f] because of the dog association.
Ideas for [name_f]Columbine[/name_f] as a middle name:
[name_f]Fiona[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Honora[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Jacinda[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Aviva[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Ianthe[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Cybele[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Amira[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Felicia[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Eloise[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Luisa[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Maeve[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Aurelia[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Petra[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Florence[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Lucinda[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Lucia[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Adelia[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Noemi[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
[name_f]Thalia[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]
Unfortunately, I agree with everyone else, which is a shame because I think [name_f]Collie[/name_f] is adorable.