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HelpBlathnat, Blaanid and Blaíthín -- flowers, flowers, everywhere flowers
The name of the day on the home page is Blathnat (I don't know how to make the accent going up over the first A of Blathnat.) The H makes the first T silent, so it's pronounced something like, "BLAH-nit." It means little flower.
I know it's an acquired taste. And I'm not suggesting anyone use it in real life outside of Ireland. But for the pure love of names I was wondering if anyone else likes (or dare I hope, loves,) Blathnat? Variant Blaanid might be more palatable. Personally I'm most drawn to variant Blaíthín ("BLAH-heen"), but all warm my heart. Any combinations would be the cherry on top of my day. Thanks! :0)
Also, are there any neat names meaning flower in other languages that you care to share?
I know it's an acquired taste. And I'm not suggesting anyone use it in real life outside of Ireland. But for the pure love of names I was wondering if anyone else likes (or dare I hope, loves,) Blathnat? Variant Blaanid might be more palatable. Personally I'm most drawn to variant Blaíthín ("BLAH-heen"), but all warm my heart. Any combinations would be the cherry on top of my day. Thanks! :0)
Also, are there any neat names meaning flower in other languages that you care to share?
This message was edited 4/10/2014, 12:01 PM
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I find the "Bl(a)" sound REALLY unattractive.
The flower name on my mind right now has got to be Lan (Chinese for orchid). It's part of my Chinese name.
The flower name on my mind right now has got to be Lan (Chinese for orchid). It's part of my Chinese name.
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Lan is beautiful. :0)
I knew the Blah names wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea. Thanks for the feedback and the new name (for me).
I knew the Blah names wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea. Thanks for the feedback and the new name (for me).
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Blah, nit! While that is an accurate reflection of how I feel about nits, I think it's a dreadful name, sorry. Blaithin could grow on me, though it bothers the purist in me that it's a diminutive.
Other names that mean flower that I like/find interesting:
Calanthe
Hana
Kasumi
Leilani
Mbali
Malai
Millaray (inexplicably enticing)
Zahrah
Nevena
Azucena
Nasrin
Ayame
And I just stumbled across Annagül ("Friday rose"), which is objectively rather ugly but for some reason I find it oddly appealing. Maybe that's how you feel about Blathnat. :p
Other names that mean flower that I like/find interesting:
Calanthe
Hana
Kasumi
Leilani
Mbali
Malai
Millaray (inexplicably enticing)
Zahrah
Nevena
Azucena
Nasrin
Ayame
And I just stumbled across Annagül ("Friday rose"), which is objectively rather ugly but for some reason I find it oddly appealing. Maybe that's how you feel about Blathnat. :p
This message was edited 4/10/2014, 8:51 PM
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Actually, I'm surprised how well the Blah names are be received overall. I didn't expect any takers. So the fact that you are even open to Blaithin is a plus in my book. :0) And you've listed so many great names, especially Millaray. I find it equally mesmerizing.
I'm being drawn more and more to B and G sounds. Heavy sounding names are starting to appeal, so Annagul is right up my alley at the moment. Thanks!
I'm being drawn more and more to B and G sounds. Heavy sounding names are starting to appeal, so Annagul is right up my alley at the moment. Thanks!
This message was edited 4/11/2014, 10:48 AM
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Blathnet et al. have never done anything for me. Blaíthín is my favorite of all of them.
I do love Blodeuwedd though. It's so gorgeous and poetic. And I seem to not have any combos with it. I'm not sure how much effort I can put in right now, but I'll try:
Blodeuwedd Garden
Blodeuwedd Gwenhwyfar
That's pretty much perfect, so I'll stop there.
Bláthnat Aria
Bláthnat Clemence
Bláthnat Easter
Blaíthín Fiona
Blaíthín Imogen
Blaanid Lyra
Blaanid Mayfair
I do love Blodeuwedd though. It's so gorgeous and poetic. And I seem to not have any combos with it. I'm not sure how much effort I can put in right now, but I'll try:
Blodeuwedd Garden
Blodeuwedd Gwenhwyfar
That's pretty much perfect, so I'll stop there.
Bláthnat Aria
Bláthnat Clemence
Bláthnat Easter
Blaíthín Fiona
Blaíthín Imogen
Blaanid Lyra
Blaanid Mayfair
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Blodeuwedd is stunning (especially with MN Gwenhwyfar). The mythology behind the name is icing on the cake, too.
Mayfair as a middle makes me smile! I love it.
Mayfair as a middle makes me smile! I love it.
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*smacks forehead* Blodeuwedd. How could I forget the Welsh Blod- names? Mea culpa, mea culpa. Blodeuwedd Gwenhwyfar is so serious and playful at the same time. I'm not sure if she is glowering at me or winking. Love, love it.
Other favorites from your lovely list:
Blathnat Clemence
Blathnat Easter
Blaithin Fiona
Blaanid Mayfair (!)
Thanks muchly. :0)
Other favorites from your lovely list:
Blathnat Clemence
Blathnat Easter
Blaithin Fiona
Blaanid Mayfair (!)
Thanks muchly. :0)
This message was edited 4/10/2014, 4:03 PM
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I don't like the 'blah' in the name tbh! Otherwise it's definite something I'd be into it. Blaithin is the best of the lot imo, it looks more modern and just all around prettier than its 'nat' and 'nid' cousins.
Blaithin Belen pops out at me right away.
Blaithin Freya
Blaithin Idony
Blaithin Ninon
Blaithin Eleanora
Blaithin Talulla
Blaithin Tamerlane (I know it's a male name but I was going through the 'T' page it just fit imo)
Blaithin Tatiana
Blaithin Ravenna
Blaithin Dareia
Blaithin Wilhelmina
Blaithin Waleria
Blaithin Rafaela Wallis
Blaithin Mairead Wendy
Blaithin Davida Helena
Blaithin Berengere Star
Blaithin Donea Jacinth
Blaithin Belen pops out at me right away.
Blaithin Freya
Blaithin Idony
Blaithin Ninon
Blaithin Eleanora
Blaithin Talulla
Blaithin Tamerlane (I know it's a male name but I was going through the 'T' page it just fit imo)
Blaithin Tatiana
Blaithin Ravenna
Blaithin Dareia
Blaithin Wilhelmina
Blaithin Waleria
Blaithin Rafaela Wallis
Blaithin Mairead Wendy
Blaithin Davida Helena
Blaithin Berengere Star
Blaithin Donea Jacinth
This message was edited 4/10/2014, 2:07 PM
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Oh, such yummy combo ideas. My favorites:
Blaithin Freya (perfection)
Blaithin Eleanora
Blaithin Talulla (the Gaelic spelling, too!)
Blaithin Rafaela Wallis
Blaithin Mairead Wendy
Blaithin Berengere Star
Bonus points for attempting two mns, especially when Blaithin isn't your usual cup of Sanka. Much thanks! :0)
Blaithin Freya (perfection)
Blaithin Eleanora
Blaithin Talulla (the Gaelic spelling, too!)
Blaithin Rafaela Wallis
Blaithin Mairead Wendy
Blaithin Berengere Star
Bonus points for attempting two mns, especially when Blaithin isn't your usual cup of Sanka. Much thanks! :0)
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Be still my beating heart. Ailsa Blaíthín and Aoife Blathnat are superb, especially the latter. Blathnat Roisin is a tad flowery for me, but yes, the flow is wonderful.
Anthea, Calanthe and Ione are terrific. I use Violet Calanthe on my combo polls. I suppose that's too flowery as well. I can ignore what I want to when I want to easily enough. ;0)
Muchas gracias, mademoiselle (monsieur?)!
Anthea, Calanthe and Ione are terrific. I use Violet Calanthe on my combo polls. I suppose that's too flowery as well. I can ignore what I want to when I want to easily enough. ;0)
Muchas gracias, mademoiselle (monsieur?)!
This message was edited 4/10/2014, 1:42 PM
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