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HelpSpiced-up names...
Find below a list of names I gathered that all happen to be spices.
Which do YOU like, and what gender do you prefer it on?
(Conversation inspired by my sister, Holly... who thinks the perfect name for a child of mine would be Pepper. Plus we call my daughter Clary).
Rue
Sorrel
Anise
Basil
Ginger
Quassia
Paprika
Thyme
Bay
Cassia
Clary
Tamarind
Cayenne
Cinnamon
Woodruff
Clove
Clover
Lavender
Thistle
Arnica
Saffron
Poppy
Rosemary
Sage
Pepper
Amandine
GO!
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"How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve upon the world." -Ann Frank
Mama to my "bright star" Clarisse Bituin and Wife to Julius. Mahal na mahal from our little family to yours!
Which do YOU like, and what gender do you prefer it on?
(Conversation inspired by my sister, Holly... who thinks the perfect name for a child of mine would be Pepper. Plus we call my daughter Clary).
Rue
Sorrel
Anise
Basil
Ginger
Quassia
Paprika
Thyme
Bay
Cassia
Clary
Tamarind
Cayenne
Cinnamon
Woodruff
Clove
Clover
Lavender
Thistle
Arnica
Saffron
Poppy
Rosemary
Sage
Pepper
Amandine
GO!
______________________________________________
"How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve upon the world." -Ann Frank
Mama to my "bright star" Clarisse Bituin and Wife to Julius. Mahal na mahal from our little family to yours!
This message was edited 1/16/2015, 12:32 PM
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I see all of them as feminine except Sage, which I could see going either way.
Anise
Cassia
Clary
Clove
Lavender
Poppy
Rosemary
Sage
Amandine
Anise
Cassia
Clary
Clove
Lavender
Poppy
Rosemary
Sage
Amandine
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Rue - I like it. It would make an evocative middle name.
Sorrel - A horse color and a salad green. It doesn't feel namelike.
Anise - Nice, though I dislike the flavor, so I can't imagine ever using it. Houston's mayor is an Annise (ah-NEES), which I think might be a variant.
Basil - BAZ-ul, yes. BAY-zul, no. The former feels like a name, the latter feels pasta sauce.
Ginger - I like it very much, but I think its associations are a bit loaded. Plus, I birth redheads. It would just be cruel.
Quassia - This is a new one for me. I don't like the way it looks.
Paprika - Silly.
Thyme - I love this. As a GP, maybe, but still...♥
Bay - Love this too, but more for the water association than the herb.
Cassia - Nice, though I worry too much about the pronunciation to ever consider it myself. I say KAH-sha, personally.
Clary - Cute, though I prefer it as a nickname for a Clar- name
Tamarind - A bit much, but cute enough in a hippie chick way.
Cayenne - Really does sound like it should be a name, but it might be too hot and spicy.
Cinnamon - It would be cute for an animal, but not a person.
Woodruff - That's different! Could be an interesting way to get to Woody.
Clove - Cigarettes
Clover - Ah, I love it. If I could get B on board, I'd use it. Right now, it's on my GP list.
Lavender - I like it a lot, but I hate Lav. I'd consider it as a middle name.
Thistle - Dislike. A lot. It's just so prickly, weedy, and unattractive.
Arnica - Interesting, but feels very medicinal.
Saffron - Cute, and very usable.
Poppy - This is what we called my grandpa, so it's hard for me to picture the flower when I hear it. I get more of a "grizzled, old, chain smoker" vibe.
Rosemary - Lovely.
Sage - I'm obsessed with this name right now. If I already had a Clary, I'd cross Sage off my list.
Pepper - I think it's cute. It's probably better for a pet, but it could work for a child.
Amandine - I picture green beans with almonds, but it could work. It has a lovely sound.
As for whether I see them as masculine or feminine: (unisex names listed twice)
Boy - Basil, Thyme, Woodruff, Clove, Sage, Tamarind
Girl - Rue, Sorrel, Anise, Ginger, Quassia, Paprika, Thyme, Bay, Cassia. Clary, Tamarind, Cayenne, Cinnamon, Clove, Clover, Lavender, Thistle, Arnica, Saffron, Poppy, Rosemary, Sage, Pepper, Amandine
Sorrel - A horse color and a salad green. It doesn't feel namelike.
Anise - Nice, though I dislike the flavor, so I can't imagine ever using it. Houston's mayor is an Annise (ah-NEES), which I think might be a variant.
Basil - BAZ-ul, yes. BAY-zul, no. The former feels like a name, the latter feels pasta sauce.
Ginger - I like it very much, but I think its associations are a bit loaded. Plus, I birth redheads. It would just be cruel.
Quassia - This is a new one for me. I don't like the way it looks.
Paprika - Silly.
Thyme - I love this. As a GP, maybe, but still...♥
Bay - Love this too, but more for the water association than the herb.
Cassia - Nice, though I worry too much about the pronunciation to ever consider it myself. I say KAH-sha, personally.
Clary - Cute, though I prefer it as a nickname for a Clar- name
Tamarind - A bit much, but cute enough in a hippie chick way.
Cayenne - Really does sound like it should be a name, but it might be too hot and spicy.
Cinnamon - It would be cute for an animal, but not a person.
Woodruff - That's different! Could be an interesting way to get to Woody.
Clove - Cigarettes
Clover - Ah, I love it. If I could get B on board, I'd use it. Right now, it's on my GP list.
Lavender - I like it a lot, but I hate Lav. I'd consider it as a middle name.
Thistle - Dislike. A lot. It's just so prickly, weedy, and unattractive.
Arnica - Interesting, but feels very medicinal.
Saffron - Cute, and very usable.
Poppy - This is what we called my grandpa, so it's hard for me to picture the flower when I hear it. I get more of a "grizzled, old, chain smoker" vibe.
Rosemary - Lovely.
Sage - I'm obsessed with this name right now. If I already had a Clary, I'd cross Sage off my list.
Pepper - I think it's cute. It's probably better for a pet, but it could work for a child.
Amandine - I picture green beans with almonds, but it could work. It has a lovely sound.
As for whether I see them as masculine or feminine: (unisex names listed twice)
Boy - Basil, Thyme, Woodruff, Clove, Sage, Tamarind
Girl - Rue, Sorrel, Anise, Ginger, Quassia, Paprika, Thyme, Bay, Cassia. Clary, Tamarind, Cayenne, Cinnamon, Clove, Clover, Lavender, Thistle, Arnica, Saffron, Poppy, Rosemary, Sage, Pepper, Amandine
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Basil - boy only
Sage - girl or boy, but prefer for a girl
All the rest girl only -
Ginger
Cassia
Clover
Lavender
Saffron
Poppy
Rosemary
Pepper
Saffron, Poppy, Rosemary and Sage are my faves, particularly Poppy and Sage.
Sage - girl or boy, but prefer for a girl
All the rest girl only -
Ginger
Cassia
Clover
Lavender
Saffron
Poppy
Rosemary
Pepper
Saffron, Poppy, Rosemary and Sage are my faves, particularly Poppy and Sage.
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Rue - I like the sound of this but since I'm Canadian it's just "street" to me. I also dislike that it's a word for regret.
Sorrel - I wouldn't personally use this on a child (but I considered it for a dog) but I can see the appeal. I think it sounds very masculine.
Anise - Pretty, definitely sounds like a name
Basil - A bit old fashioned, but still a good name.
Ginger - Trashy and cheesy.
Quassia - This could work as a name, but it sounds made up.
Paprika - Silly.
Thyme - Also silly, since it's homonym for "time"
Bay - I don't really see the appeal.
Cassia - Beautiful, I have known quite a few girls with this name pronounced the Polish way KASH-uh
Clary - As a nickname it's fine but rather unattractive and silly as a full name.
Tamarind - This is another name that just passes as a girls name, I could see it being used and not sounding ridiculous.
Cayenne - Not found of it.
Cinnamon - Only if you're naming a stripper.
Woodruff - This could work for a boy, I mean it is similar to a lot of actual surnames. Woodrow worked for the president after all.
Clove - Doesn't sound like a name.
Clover - a rabbit name.
Lavender - Doesn't sound like a name at all, and is over the top hippy-dippy.
Thistle - a rabbit name.
Arnica - Sounds like someone with a heavy accent saying Annika.
Saffron - Pretty. This is one of my ultimate guilty pleasure names.
Poppy - Nice.
Rosemary - Gorgeous.
Sage - Nice.
Pepper - Dog name, or a stripper name.
Amandine - pretty name for a girl.
Sorrel - I wouldn't personally use this on a child (but I considered it for a dog) but I can see the appeal. I think it sounds very masculine.
Anise - Pretty, definitely sounds like a name
Basil - A bit old fashioned, but still a good name.
Ginger - Trashy and cheesy.
Quassia - This could work as a name, but it sounds made up.
Paprika - Silly.
Thyme - Also silly, since it's homonym for "time"
Bay - I don't really see the appeal.
Cassia - Beautiful, I have known quite a few girls with this name pronounced the Polish way KASH-uh
Clary - As a nickname it's fine but rather unattractive and silly as a full name.
Tamarind - This is another name that just passes as a girls name, I could see it being used and not sounding ridiculous.
Cayenne - Not found of it.
Cinnamon - Only if you're naming a stripper.
Woodruff - This could work for a boy, I mean it is similar to a lot of actual surnames. Woodrow worked for the president after all.
Clove - Doesn't sound like a name.
Clover - a rabbit name.
Lavender - Doesn't sound like a name at all, and is over the top hippy-dippy.
Thistle - a rabbit name.
Arnica - Sounds like someone with a heavy accent saying Annika.
Saffron - Pretty. This is one of my ultimate guilty pleasure names.
Poppy - Nice.
Rosemary - Gorgeous.
Sage - Nice.
Pepper - Dog name, or a stripper name.
Amandine - pretty name for a girl.
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Rosemary is the only name here I might personally consider using as a first name, but I like these as firsts for others...
Basil - Boy
Ginger - girl
Clover - girl
Lavender - girl
Poppy - girl
Sage - boy
I think many on your list, including my firsts group above, make enjoyable, unexpected middles...
Rue - girl
Sorrel - boy
Thyme - girl; (historically associated with courage) I did a poll a couple of years back for combos with mn Thyme, but they didn't get many votes (Mirabelle Thyme had most with 17)
Cassia - girl; (according to Alton Brown, this is what most of us in the U.S. are actually consuming inside our jars labeled "Cinnamon")
Woodruff - boy
Thistle - girl
Basil - Boy
Ginger - girl
Clover - girl
Lavender - girl
Poppy - girl
Sage - boy
I think many on your list, including my firsts group above, make enjoyable, unexpected middles...
Rue - girl
Sorrel - boy
Thyme - girl; (historically associated with courage) I did a poll a couple of years back for combos with mn Thyme, but they didn't get many votes (Mirabelle Thyme had most with 17)
Cassia - girl; (according to Alton Brown, this is what most of us in the U.S. are actually consuming inside our jars labeled "Cinnamon")
Woodruff - boy
Thistle - girl
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Rue- Kind of cute, but it is also a word meaning regret like in "He'll rue the day."
Sorrel- I would like to meet one either boy or girl, but it reminds me of a fairy or elf in a fantasy children's story.
Anise- It flows well but somehow seems a little slippery. It makes me think of lethal villianess in a novel, who would wear a sweet smile while stabbing someone in the back.
Basil- Sounds like an old man in a nursing home.
Ginger- A fun nick name for either gender, but to pettish for a full name.
Quassia- Interesting and somewhat exotic, I don't like it enough to use it, but I would like to meet a woman with this name.
Paprika- A spunky nick name for a girl, but as a full name, no.
Thyme- A mysteriously intriguing name for a girl. Once again, I wouldn't use it, but would love to meet one.
Bay- As someone already mentioned, too many people use it as a nauseating contraction for baby. I would be fun if it were short for Baelfire. jk
Cassia- Pretty and usable for a girl
Clary- Lovely, but I would only use it as a nick name for girls since it rhymes with fairy.
Tamarind- Unisex, but it sounds like it would make a neat boys name.
Cayenne- feminine but a little to sultry for anything but a character name.
Cinnamon- Cute for a female pet, but on a person, it would come off as overly consciously cutsie.
Woodruff- Wilford Woodruff was part of the LDS cult/group. He had 9 wives and 34 children. Although my first thought was of President Woodrow Wilson even though the names are different.
Clove- dislike for a full name. It sounds masculine enough to make a good nn for Clovis,
Clover- Sweet but not usable for a full name.
Lavender- Lovely with old fashioned and timeless sweetness
Thistle- I wouldn't use it, but It's another one I would love to meet.
Arnica- ugly
Saffron- okay for either gender
Poppy- dislike, it's too childish and sounds awkward when the child grows up.
Rosemary- Pretty and somehow has a gently wholesome quality
Sage- Very handsome on a man
Pepper- Virginia Pepper Pots was the love interest in "Iron Man."
Amandine- feminine and usable
Some other spices that could be added to the list: Tarragon, Caraway, Cardamon, Chia, Chicory, Cicely, Dill, Orris (root),
Sorrel- I would like to meet one either boy or girl, but it reminds me of a fairy or elf in a fantasy children's story.
Anise- It flows well but somehow seems a little slippery. It makes me think of lethal villianess in a novel, who would wear a sweet smile while stabbing someone in the back.
Basil- Sounds like an old man in a nursing home.
Ginger- A fun nick name for either gender, but to pettish for a full name.
Quassia- Interesting and somewhat exotic, I don't like it enough to use it, but I would like to meet a woman with this name.
Paprika- A spunky nick name for a girl, but as a full name, no.
Thyme- A mysteriously intriguing name for a girl. Once again, I wouldn't use it, but would love to meet one.
Bay- As someone already mentioned, too many people use it as a nauseating contraction for baby. I would be fun if it were short for Baelfire. jk
Cassia- Pretty and usable for a girl
Clary- Lovely, but I would only use it as a nick name for girls since it rhymes with fairy.
Tamarind- Unisex, but it sounds like it would make a neat boys name.
Cayenne- feminine but a little to sultry for anything but a character name.
Cinnamon- Cute for a female pet, but on a person, it would come off as overly consciously cutsie.
Woodruff- Wilford Woodruff was part of the LDS cult/group. He had 9 wives and 34 children. Although my first thought was of President Woodrow Wilson even though the names are different.
Clove- dislike for a full name. It sounds masculine enough to make a good nn for Clovis,
Clover- Sweet but not usable for a full name.
Lavender- Lovely with old fashioned and timeless sweetness
Thistle- I wouldn't use it, but It's another one I would love to meet.
Arnica- ugly
Saffron- okay for either gender
Poppy- dislike, it's too childish and sounds awkward when the child grows up.
Rosemary- Pretty and somehow has a gently wholesome quality
Sage- Very handsome on a man
Pepper- Virginia Pepper Pots was the love interest in "Iron Man."
Amandine- feminine and usable
Some other spices that could be added to the list: Tarragon, Caraway, Cardamon, Chia, Chicory, Cicely, Dill, Orris (root),
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I follow a family on instagram who has a daughter named Pepper Lily. It's kind of adorable and has caused the name to grow on me.
I love Poppy, Anise, Cassia, Rosemary, and Pepper. Bay, Rue, Clary, Cayenne, Clove, Clover, Saffron, and Amandine are nice enough.
The only names that stand out as masculine to me are Sorrel, Basil, Thyme, Woodruff, and Sage. I'd like to see Basil and Sage used.
I love Poppy, Anise, Cassia, Rosemary, and Pepper. Bay, Rue, Clary, Cayenne, Clove, Clover, Saffron, and Amandine are nice enough.
The only names that stand out as masculine to me are Sorrel, Basil, Thyme, Woodruff, and Sage. I'd like to see Basil and Sage used.
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Only one I really like is Cinnamon for a girl.
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The only ones I can say I like are Rosemary and Cassia. I went to high school with a Cassia, she pronounced it "CASSIE-uh, not Cash-uh.
The others sound too much like pet names, mostly, especially Pepper and Ginger.
The others sound too much like pet names, mostly, especially Pepper and Ginger.
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Rue - Cute. I think this could be used on a girl or a boy.
Sorrel - Handsome. All boy.
Anise - Sweet. I would like it on a girl.
Basil - Well, this is already a name, right? I don't love it, but it's okay
Ginger - too sexually associated
Quassia - Huh. Interesting. KWAW-see-uh, first syllable rhymes with 'draw'?
Paprika - sweet. A bit silly, but sweet.
Thyme - don't like
Bay - don't like
Cassia - Love this. Didn't know it was a spice.
Clary - Fine.
Tamarind - Fantastic
Cayenne - Actually kind of like it.
Cinnamon - Nope
Woodruff - Yes! I little boy named Woodruff? Too cute.
Clove - no
Clover - no
Lavender - no
Thistle - Sounds cool but not so good connotations
Arnica - no
Saffron - no
Poppy - fine, just not my style
Rosemary - fine, just not my style
Sage - dislike
Pepper - silly yet endearing
Amandine - no
Sorrel - Handsome. All boy.
Anise - Sweet. I would like it on a girl.
Basil - Well, this is already a name, right? I don't love it, but it's okay
Ginger - too sexually associated
Quassia - Huh. Interesting. KWAW-see-uh, first syllable rhymes with 'draw'?
Paprika - sweet. A bit silly, but sweet.
Thyme - don't like
Bay - don't like
Cassia - Love this. Didn't know it was a spice.
Clary - Fine.
Tamarind - Fantastic
Cayenne - Actually kind of like it.
Cinnamon - Nope
Woodruff - Yes! I little boy named Woodruff? Too cute.
Clove - no
Clover - no
Lavender - no
Thistle - Sounds cool but not so good connotations
Arnica - no
Saffron - no
Poppy - fine, just not my style
Rosemary - fine, just not my style
Sage - dislike
Pepper - silly yet endearing
Amandine - no
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Rue - I think this can be unisex, but definitely leaning toward female. It was a guilty pleasure for a while, and then Hunger Games came out.
Sorrel - Definite male feeling from this one. Reminds me of squirrel, so I don't really like it :)
Anise - Female, and very pretty! Nice alternative to Anita or Elise.
Basil - Male. Neither here or there with it.
Ginger - Female, not really fond of it unless it's on an animal.
Quassia - Female, definitely not fond of it.
Paprika - It's Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper's daughter from Blue's Clues, and that's where it'll stay lol.
Thyme - Unisex, and it has a very hipster-y feel to it.
Bay - Unisex. Sounds more like a relationship pet name (she's my bae!) than an actual name.
Cassia - Female, I like it.
Clary - Same as above. I suppose it's more unisex, though!
Tamarind - Unisex, bleh.
Cayenne - Female.
Cinnamon - Female, no. Very stripper-esque.
Woodruff - Male, and again, no.
Clove - Unisex, no.
Clover - Female, it's okay.
Lavender - Female, kind of cute.
Thistle - Unisex, cute in a whimsical way. Wouldn't ever use it.
Arnica - Female. I don't like "Arn-" names, so I'm not too fond of this one.
Saffron - It feels very posh to me.
Poppy - Cute for a young girl, but it wouldn't age very well.
Rosemary - My current favorite name.
Sage - Unisex. It's not bad, but I wouldn't use it.
Pepper - Pepper Potts? Unless it's an animal, no.
Amandine - Female. Cute deviation from Amanda.
Sorrel - Definite male feeling from this one. Reminds me of squirrel, so I don't really like it :)
Anise - Female, and very pretty! Nice alternative to Anita or Elise.
Basil - Male. Neither here or there with it.
Ginger - Female, not really fond of it unless it's on an animal.
Quassia - Female, definitely not fond of it.
Paprika - It's Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper's daughter from Blue's Clues, and that's where it'll stay lol.
Thyme - Unisex, and it has a very hipster-y feel to it.
Bay - Unisex. Sounds more like a relationship pet name (she's my bae!) than an actual name.
Cassia - Female, I like it.
Clary - Same as above. I suppose it's more unisex, though!
Tamarind - Unisex, bleh.
Cayenne - Female.
Cinnamon - Female, no. Very stripper-esque.
Woodruff - Male, and again, no.
Clove - Unisex, no.
Clover - Female, it's okay.
Lavender - Female, kind of cute.
Thistle - Unisex, cute in a whimsical way. Wouldn't ever use it.
Arnica - Female. I don't like "Arn-" names, so I'm not too fond of this one.
Saffron - It feels very posh to me.
Poppy - Cute for a young girl, but it wouldn't age very well.
Rosemary - My current favorite name.
Sage - Unisex. It's not bad, but I wouldn't use it.
Pepper - Pepper Potts? Unless it's an animal, no.
Amandine - Female. Cute deviation from Amanda.
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