What do you think of [name_f]Mariposa[/name_f]? It’s a recent potential addition to my list. I originally thought it was too much, but it’s really growing on me.
[name_f]Do[/name_f] you think it could tie in as an honour name for [name_f]Mary[/name_f] & [name_f]Rose[/name_f]? I originally had [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] on my list, but unfortunately I can’t get past the association with a very negative person in my life. Is this an alternative?
[name_f]Do[/name_f] you think it’s better as a first or middle name?
I am aware that it’s the Spanish word for butterfly; however, I just think that’s cute, and as I have never met a single Spanish speaker in my life (Australian) it feels like just a regular name meaning rather than simply naming my kid ‘butterfly’.
I really like this name, its so pretty and spunky.
I had [name_f]Mariposa[/name_f] on my list for a good few months, but I decided against it for a few reasons.
I too am in Australia and find that many people butcher o sounds in names with the accent. And for something I wanted to sound feminine and girly ended up sounding like slang.
When I mentioned this name to my DH (who is so, so aussie in the way he talks) he said it like Maori Poser. I hope that makes sense haha. And I realized that here, in this country, I would not use it.
I really love the name [name_f]Mariana[/name_f] too, but same problem here, its said like [name_f]Marry[/name_f] Arna with the long drawn out a sound. Very frustrating. I would recommend getting some people around you to say it out loud.
I would have used the nn [name_f]Posey[/name_f] instead of [name_f]Mary[/name_f]. Which I still think is usable. Sounds similar to [name_f]Rose[/name_f] and ends in y like [name_f]Mary[/name_f] and still has very strong flower connections. Could be a good option.
To answer the questions you actually asked about; I think it works wonderfully as an honor name for both [name_f]Mary[/name_f] and [name_f]Rose[/name_f] and you seem to have thought that bit through quite well. I think it works best as a first.
I think it’s a great alternative to [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] as an honour name for [name_f]Rose[/name_f] and [name_f]Mary[/name_f] - most of the sounds are in there and it’s a lovely, unique choice.
It does feel a bit grandiose, but I don’t think the name will stick out too much in this day and age, unless you live in a very conservative small town or something like that. [name_m]Even[/name_m] if you do, someone has to branch out sometime, and you could always call her [name_f]Mari[/name_f] or [name_f]Posy[/name_f] for short.
Madisondelzia, thanks for bringing up the pronunciation! I see what you mean about butchering the ‘o’ sound - in fact, I’ve accidentally said it [name_f]Marry[/name_f]-poser a few times myself! My accent is sort of halfway between ‘ocker’ Australian and semi-British sounding. I’m not all that worried about it though; I grew up with my own two parents pronouncing my name differently, so pronunciation is not a deal-breaker.
Ew314, I live in a city but am part of a smaller religious community that has fairly conservative naming tastes, but there are a few children with more unique names. Names with significance tend to be accepted well regardless of ‘unique-ness’ though, so I’ve got that going for me
