hello berries,
i have extremely positive associations with the name [name_f]Ivy[/name_f]. around where i live this name is uncommon but not unheard of, and the two gals i’ve known with this name have been really wonderful people. however, i have recently learned that my husband has negative associations with the name, so i no longer have it on my shortlist. however, i still really like the botanical and spirited feel of [name_f]Ivy[/name_f]. what names would you suggest with a similar feel as i seek to replace the name on my shortlist?
thank you for your ideas in advance
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Violet
Hazel
Rose
Fern
Olive
Iris
Holly
Lilac
Sylvie
Clover
For botanical flair. A few others that might fit in the same feel:
Alice
Ida
Eve Eva Ava
Isla
Lia
Zoe
Luna
Ruby
Iva (too close?)
Edit: Sorry, a couple more. Adair, Fay(e) and Gaia have the same spirited vibe to me as Ivy does
Last Edit, I swear: Azalea, Sage, Calla, Zinnia
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these are lovely! my favorites from this list are rose & ruby. thank you!
I think violet & hazel also really match the feel I’m looking for! for some reason these don’t feel quiteee right to me, but very much on track!
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[name_f]Cecily[/name_f] (after the plant “Little Cecily”)
[name_f]Lily[/name_f]
[name_f]Lilia[/name_f]
[name_f]Rose[/name_f]
[name_u]Aspen[/name_u]
[name_f]Tulip[/name_f]
[name_f]Poppy[/name_f]
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Some obvious Botanical names:
[name_f]Iris[/name_f]
[name_f]Rose[/name_f]
[name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_u]Juniper[/name_u]
[name_f]Lily[/name_f]
[name_f]Clover[/name_f]
[name_u]Sage[/name_u]
[name_u]Lotus[/name_u]
[name_f]Dahlia[/name_f]
Some more subtle:
[name_f]Daphne[/name_f]
[name_f]Chloe[/name_f]
[name_f]Ayla[/name_f]
[name_f]Kezia[/name_f]
[name_f]Laura[/name_f]
[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f]
[name_u]Rue[/name_u]
[name_f]Hope[/name_f] that helps!
Xx
When I think of [name_f]Ivy[/name_f] I automatically think of [name_f]Iris[/name_f] as an alternative. [name_f]Iris[/name_f] is a lovely botanical name really sweet, spirited and pretty. She has gorgeous nostalgic vintage vibes with the lovely meaning ‘rainbow’ perfect for a baby born in trying times. [name_f]Iris[/name_f] is beautiful.
[name_f]Vera[/name_f]
[name_f]Ada[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f]
[name_f]Etta[/name_f]
[name_f]Ida[/name_f]
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f]
[name_f]Edie[/name_f]
[name_u]Fern[/name_u]
[name_f]Ines[/name_f]
[name_f]Lana[/name_f]
[name_f]Belle[/name_f]
[name_u]Eden[/name_u]
[name_f]Rosa[/name_f]
[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f]
[name_u]Briar[/name_u]
[name_u]Hazel[/name_u]
[name_f]Flora[/name_f]
[name_f]Myrtle[/name_f]
[name_f]Lila[/name_f]
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[name_f]Eva[/name_f], [name_u]Hazel[/name_u], [name_f]Heather[/name_f]
[name_f]Acacia[/name_f]
[name_f]Liana[/name_f] (almost the same as ivy in meaning to me)
[name_u]June[/name_u]
[name_u]Jade[/name_u]
[name_f]Petra[/name_f]
[name_u]Wren[/name_u]
[name_f]Rhoda[/name_f]
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[name_f]Iris[/name_f]
[name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_f]Poppy[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosa[/name_f]
Eva/Evie
[name_f]Mila[/name_f]
[name_f]Ada[/name_f]
[name_f]Sophie[/name_f]
[name_f]Thea[/name_f]
[name_f]Maia[/name_f]
[name_f]Heidi[/name_f]
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hi! i know a little girl, [name_f]Belle[/name_f], who is expected to arrive next month! so exciting!
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Let’s see…
Floral Names
[name_f]Rose[/name_f]
[name_u]Willow[/name_u]
[name_u]Hazel[/name_u]
[name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_f]Penelope[/name_f] (Poppy, Penny)
[name_u]Florence[/name_u]
[name_f]Flora[/name_f]
[name_f]Liana[/name_f] (you could elongate it to Liliana)
[name_f]Lily[/name_f]
[name_f]Azalea[/name_f]
I think [name_f]Lily[/name_f] has a similar feel because they both end in “y”, but [name_f]Iris[/name_f] is the most similar-sounding to [name_f]Ivy[/name_f].
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[name_u]Fern[/name_u]
[name_u]Hazel[/name_u]
[name_f]Birdie[/name_f]
[name_u]Jess[/name_u]
[name_f]Katinka[/name_f] ( [name_f]Kat[/name_f] for short)
[name_u]Willow[/name_u]
[name_f]Blossom[/name_f]
[name_u]Cypress[/name_u]
[name_m]Sycamore[/name_m]
[name_f]Sylvette[/name_f]
[name_f]Viva[/name_f]
[name_f]April[/name_f]
[name_u]October[/name_u]
[name_f]Whisper[/name_f]
[name_f]Merrow[/name_f]
[name_f]Shania[/name_f]
[name_f]Brisa[/name_f] / [name_f]Brissa[/name_f]
[name_f]Delphi[/name_f]
[name_f]Aurora[/name_f]
[name_f]Suvi[/name_f]
[name_u]Bodhi[/name_u]
[name_u]Lake[/name_u]
[name_u]River[/name_u]
[name_f]Petal[/name_f]
[name_f]Begonia[/name_f]
[name_f]Bettany[/name_f]
[name_f]Ione[/name_f]
[name_f]Violet[/name_f] / [name_f]Violette[/name_f]
[name_f]Perri[/name_f]
[name_u]Rainy[/name_u]
[name_f]Misty[/name_f]
[name_u]Frost[/name_u]
[name_u]January[/name_u]
[name_u]Roan[/name_u] / Roane
[name_f]Runa[/name_f]
[name_f]Sela[/name_f]
[name_f]Freya[/name_f]
[name_f]Signe[/name_f]
[name_f]Inna[/name_f]
[name_f]Marais[/name_f]
[name_f]Imara[/name_f]
[name_f]Yara[/name_f]
[name_f]Neve[/name_f]
[name_f]Amalfi[/name_f]
Shine
[name_f]Star[/name_f]
[name_u]Foxglove[/name_u]
[name_f]Blanche[/name_f]
[name_u]Forest[/name_u]
[name_f]Trina[/name_f]
[name_f]Ferelith[/name_f]
[name_u]Sunrise[/name_u]
[name_f]Opal[/name_f]
[name_f]Moon[/name_f]
[name_f]Effie[/name_f]
[name_f]Petra[/name_f]
[name_f]Olive[/name_f]
[name_u]Clove[/name_u]
[name_f]Linetta[/name_f]
[name_f]Aviva[/name_f] is bright and energetic and fun to say, just like [name_f]Ivy[/name_f], and emphasizes Ivy’s prominent “v.” It also has a subtle nature (and maybe botanical) tie because of its spring-y meaning!
[name_f]Clover[/name_f] is energetic and fun to say, shares Ivy’s “v,” and has the sweetest botanical association with its connotations of good luck!
[name_f]Daisy[/name_f] borrows Ivy’s fun long “e” ending and offers sunshine-y botanical imagery in spades.
[name_u]Eden[/name_u]’s bright long “e” sound reminds me of Ivy’s long “i,” and although it might not be botanical in the traditional sense, maybe its garden connection could carry it there?
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] shares Ivy’s long “i” sound, short-and-sweet but spirited vibe, and lovely botanical imagery.
[name_f]Olive[/name_f] picks up on Ivy’s spunky “v” sound, fun energy, and botanical charm.
[name_u]Nova[/name_u] echoes Ivy’s punchy, spirited energy, shares that “v,” and while it isn’t botanical I think you could argue for a pretty fabulous nature tie (supernova!).
[name_u]Ruby[/name_u] has spirit and spunk to spare, shares Ivy’s, long “e,” and although not botanical it has a lovely nature link!
[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] also shares the vibrant “v” sound plus Ivy’s long “e” ending, and has a sweet (slightly subtle) nature connection.
[name_u]Ivory[/name_u] is [name_f]Ivy[/name_f] with another syllable.
[name_f]Eve[/name_f]
[name_f]Isla[/name_f]
[name_f]Twila[/name_f]
Shila
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f]
[name_f]Maya[/name_f]
[name_f]Liv[/name_f] / Livvi
[name_f]Naya[/name_f]
[name_u]Ryan[/name_u] / [name_f]Rya[/name_f]
[name_u]Sky[/name_u] / [name_u]Skyler[/name_u]
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these are lovely. i think penny is very sweet!
oh these are great! daisy, clover, nova, ruby & sylvie are gems!
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[name_u]Laurel[/name_u]
[name_u]Shelly[/name_u]
daphne
fern
juniper
briar
indie
willow
aspen
wren
june
hazel
goldie
blair
moon
astrid
ingsel
mabel
violet
eloise
maeve
flora
aurora
rose
alice
nora
nell
faye
beatrice / beatrix
elodie
ingrid
margot
josephine
winnie
ottilie
lucy
stella
luna
matilda
briony
pearl
ophelia
sage
indigo
freya
cora
isla
delilah
eve / eva
harlow
everly
harper
piper
posie
lily
maisie
clove
esther
hope this helps!