We like the name Florence but don’t like Flo, is it avoidable when they are older? Do you think of Flo when you think of the name Florence? I think it’s easily controlled when they are young and would use Florrie or the full name but less sure when the teenage years hit and everything gets shortened. We have mentioned Florence to a few people now and quite a few have responded with things such as “Aww little Flo” or “I know a few Flo’s” etc. Florence is really popular in the UK right now and I don’t know if that will encourage the general use / association of Flo or discourage it!
Does anyone have a dd Florence or do you know one, would be good to hear what happens, especially if they are older.
I definitely think Flo can be avoided if you don’t like it! There’s Floss, Flossie, Flora, Florrie, or just beautiful Florence. I don’t imagine it would be a big problem!
I think that it can be avoided when she’s little. But it’s entirely possible that she would choose the nickname [name_f]Flo[/name_f] once she gets older. If you’re okay with that possibility, then go ahead and use [name_u]Florence[/name_u]. But I’d find another name if you absolutely can’t stand [name_f]Flo[/name_f].
I’m sure it can be avoided when she’s younger, but once she reaches Kindergarten, you need to prepare yourself for the possibility that she could choose [name_f]Flo[/name_f] as a nickname.
Almost every [name_u]Florence[/name_u] I’ve met typically goes by “Flossie” so I think you should be fine. [name_f]Flor[/name_f] or [name_f]Flora[/name_f] could also be cute alternative nicknames as well
Well, its good to include/take in mind daughter’s opinion, maybe she wants to be called [name_f]Flo[/name_f]! But I think if she dosen’t she can simply tell people, I don’t like the nn [name_f]Flo[/name_f].
I think you could avoid it with your family but as soon as she’s off to school, you can’t really police her friends on what to call her unless that’s what your child asks you to do.
I know a fair few little Florences and I have to say, I have heard [name_f]Flo[/name_f] quite a bit. Usually from the family themselves actually, so perhaps they chose the nickname deliberately. I’m with you on not loving it, as it makes me think of Aunt [name_f]Flo[/name_f]. I’d say it’s likely avoidable, at least while she’s little, but if you really detest it maybe don’t take the risk as it is quite a widespread short form.
Perhaps [name_f]Beatrice[/name_f] as an option with a similar sound and feel, but without the [name_f]Flo[/name_f] nickname?
I dont like any of the nicknames for [name_u]Florence[/name_u] except for maybe [name_f]Flora[/name_f] which is pretty much a distinct name on its own. I haven’t met anyone who has gone by [name_f]Flo[/name_f] except for a dog. Only ever gone by the full name but teenagers do have a tendency to shorten names or create nicknames. Im on the fence. I think its avoidable mostly until she’s older when she may like [name_f]Flo[/name_f] as her nickname or friends do call her it. It will then be up to her to correct them or keep the nickname. As parents you don’t have to call her [name_f]Flo[/name_f]. So its up to you and your comfort level with that. If you love [name_u]Florence[/name_u], I wouldn’t not choose it over this. But if you have other names you like as much and really don’t like [name_f]Flo[/name_f], I would gravitate towards other names because I think [name_f]Flo[/name_f] could very realistically be used at one point or another, its just a matter of when and if she likes the nickname or not and corrects people or not.
What about [name_f]Flor[/name_f] as a nickname? It is still one syllable. If you call her [name_f]Florrie[/name_f], and sometimes shorten it to [name_f]Flor[/name_f], she will think of herself as a [name_f]Flor[/name_f], not a [name_f]Flo[/name_f].
I think you have to accept that nicknames are beyond your control, so there’s always a chance. For that reason I’d always choose a name where I’m happy with the established, obvious shortened form.
