Hello, Nameberry! After sitting on my extended list for quite some time I’ve started looking for a place for [name_f]Lavender[/name_f] again. I have a few questions, but feel free to just answer one if you’d like:
What’s your opinion of [name_f]Lavender[/name_f] as a middle name? [name_m]How[/name_m] about as a first name?
What suggestions do you have for nicknames? (I’m all for creative nicknames, by the way. Get as out there as you want in terms of connection to the original name.)
Thanks!
As a middle, [name_f]Lavender[/name_f] is sweet and fresh- I like it. As a first, it’s bold but definitely usable 
[name_f]Lavender[/name_f] nn…
[name_f]Laela[/name_f]
[name_f]Edie[/name_f]
[name_f]Vivi[/name_f]
[name_f]Via[/name_f]
[name_f]Vera[/name_f]
[name_f]Veda[/name_f]
[name_f]Leni[/name_f]
[name_f]Lena[/name_f]
[name_f]Andie[/name_f]
[name_f]Lavender[/name_f] is a gp name for me. I think [name_f]Evie[/name_f] or [name_f]Avie[/name_f] work as nn.
I really like the nickname suggestions of [name_f]Avie[/name_f], [name_f]Andie[/name_f], and [name_f]Vera[/name_f] from previous posters! [name_f]Lavender[/name_f] isn’t a name I’d use in the first spot, but paired with a classic first I think it could be a wonderful middle.
Thanks all! I really like the suggestions of [name_f]Via[/name_f], [name_f]Vera[/name_f], [name_f]Andie[/name_f], and [name_f]Avie[/name_f] as nicknames and the feedback helps a lot.
[name_f]Lavender[/name_f] reminds me of Miss [name_f]Lavendar[/name_f] (pretty sure this was the spelling used) in the [name_f]Anne[/name_f] of [name_u]Green[/name_u] Gables books. For me it would be a middle name. A possible nickname that hasn’t been mentioned yet: Vendy.
I love [name_f]Lavender[/name_f]! She’s one of my favourites for a first, so I think she makes a great middle too. I’m always reminded of the [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] character, so there’s a fun, feisty, mischievous feel to the name. My favourite nickname is [name_f]Enna[/name_f], and I like V as well. There’s also [name_f]Ava[/name_f], Lady, D, L/[name_f]Elle[/name_f], [name_u]Alva[/name_u].
[name_f]Lavender[/name_f] does not work for me at all…it’s on everything from dish detergents to candles to epsom salts.
Thanks, everyone! I love the additional suggestions of Vendy and [name_f]Enna[/name_f].
(@myosotis: I’m reminded of the character from [name_f]Matilda[/name_f], too! It’s a great additional connection.)
I love [name_f]Lavender[/name_f] also [name_f]Lilac[/name_f] and Lupine.
Nicknames for [name_f]Lavender[/name_f]:
[name_m]Lenny[/name_m]
[name_u]Danny[/name_u]/[name_u]Dani[/name_u]
[name_f]Vina[/name_f]
[name_f]Valli[/name_f]
Aven
[name_f]Ava[/name_f]
[name_f]Ivy[/name_f]
[name_f]Eva[/name_f]
[name_f]Enna[/name_f]
[name_u]Love[/name_u] it as a first or second, with my favourite nns being [name_f]Layla[/name_f], [name_f]Vivi[/name_f] or [name_u]Vinnie[/name_u] 
I really like [name_f]Lavender[/name_f] and think it works in either the first or middle spot. We considered it for my daughter but decided it was too long with our LN.
My nickname of choice, which I haven’t seen mentioned yet, is Vandy though I also like Endie (prn like [name_f]Indie[/name_f]).
Thanks guys! Aven, [name_f]Ivy[/name_f], [name_u]Vinnie[/name_u], and Endie are some more fantastic nickname options. I’m glad to see the majority seem to think it works as a middle with plenty of you also approving of it as a first.
I love [name_f]Lavender[/name_f]! So pretty! I think it’s a beautiful first name, but it’s still perfectly fine as a middle too.
I’m not big on nicknames (I’d just prefer the full [name_f]Lavender[/name_f]), but [name_f]Vivi[/name_f] would be cute. I’m sure that’s already been suggested though haha, sorry
I wouldn’t use it as a first name because we only plan on having two more kids and are pretty set on girl names. Of course when I am actually expecting it could change.
I am a little surprised how many people are pushing her in the middle name spot. Of course I was also surprised it’s not in the top 1000. I feel like it’s a nature or word name that isnt trendy like [name_u]Aspen[/name_u], it’s not new fangled like [name_u]Indigo[/name_u], or super popular like [name_f]Lily[/name_f]. It’s not eccentric like [name_f]Tulip[/name_f] (for the record I like all those names)… I would put in a category with [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] and [name_f]Clementine[/name_f].
As you can see from my signature, I [name_u]LOVE[/name_u], [name_u]LOVE[/name_u], [name_u]LOVE[/name_u] [name_f]Lavender[/name_f]! As both a middle name and as a first name. [name_f]Lavender[/name_f] was my #1 for a girl ([name_f]Lavender[/name_f] [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] [name_f]Mae[/name_f]) for years! It’s still in my Top 5 to this day.
I find [name_f]Lavender[/name_f] romantic, whimsical, fresh, unexpected but not unknown, not too out-there, heard of but not common, in either place (middle or first). As a first name, which I think it is very useable for, it has a more bold, creative feel; while, it feels more romantic as a middle (to me, at least).
Currently, I’ve been obsessed as using it as a middle name, as my fiancé doesn’t like it for a first (I was heartbroken). Though, I’ve always had trouble thinking of any nicknames, so I’m glad to hear everyone’s suggestions!
I love [name_f]Lavender[/name_f]. As a unique first or a daring middle, I think its gorgeous. [name_f]Vivi[/name_f] is my favourite nickname, but I like [name_f]Evie[/name_f] too. I had [name_f]Lavender[/name_f] [name_u]Blue[/name_u] on my list for years (it’s been replaced by [name_u]Indigo[/name_u] [name_u]Blue[/name_u]) and now I have [name_f]Ophelia[/name_f] [name_f]Lavender[/name_f] on it.
[name_f]Lavender[/name_f] has always been a favorite of mine. I love it as a first and middle, though it is a bit bold as a first. Possible nicknames are perhaps:
[name_f]Liv[/name_f]
[name_f]Via[/name_f]
[name_f]Lily[/name_f] (it’s a flower that starts with the same letter so…)
[name_f]Lela[/name_f]
[name_u]Val[/name_u]
[name_f]Evie[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f]
[name_m]Lenny[/name_m] (if you like uncommon boy’s names)
[name_f]Lavender[/name_f] is nice.
Nicknames:
[name_f]LaLa[/name_f]
[name_f]Vena[/name_f]
Venda
Vee
[name_f]Vi[/name_f]
[name_f]Ava[/name_f]
Aveev
[name_f]Aviva[/name_f]
Ender
[name_f]Vanna[/name_f]
[name_u]Van[/name_u]
[name_f]Ana[/name_f]
[name_f]Annie[/name_f]
Vendy
[name_f]Lana[/name_f]
Landa
[name_m]Ander[/name_m]
Laven
[name_u]Haven[/name_u]
Thanks everyone! I’m happy with the tons of awesome nickname options for [name_f]Lavender[/name_f] and might open a poll sometime within the next few days with my favorites.