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Help[Opinions] Rose, Violet, and Lily
Please rank in order of which you would prefer to be called (if you're not a gal, then what if you were one):
Lily
Rose
Violet
Is the order different (how?), if you are considering what you would name a child?
Is it different (how?), if you had to choose a coworker or housemate from among them, based only on names?
Please, imagine you're about to depict a rose and a lily. Suppose you choose the color of the flowers according to what you think will help other people recognize them.
what color is the rose?
what color is the lily?
Do you ever think of lily, rose, or violet plants & flowers as symbolic? If so, what does each symbolize to you?
- mirfak
Lily
Rose
Violet
Is the order different (how?), if you are considering what you would name a child?
Is it different (how?), if you had to choose a coworker or housemate from among them, based only on names?
Please, imagine you're about to depict a rose and a lily. Suppose you choose the color of the flowers according to what you think will help other people recognize them.
what color is the rose?
what color is the lily?
Do you ever think of lily, rose, or violet plants & flowers as symbolic? If so, what does each symbolize to you?
- mirfak
Replies
For me:
Rose
Violet
Lily
(I don't fit Lily, I think Violet is the best name of these three but I couldn't pull it off, Rose is the one that would fit me best)
For a baby:
Lily
Violet
Rose
(Lily is the most young and sweet of these, so it feels more fitting for a baby. I think Violet is the best of the names but also the least versatile, and if I was naming a real baby I might be bothered by the similarity to 'violent'. Rose is a good middle name for a long first name but it's a bit frumpy as a first name by itself. Lily is overused but I'd have reasons to reference lily-of-the-valley in my baby's name if I wanted to.)
For a coworker or housemate:
Rose
Lily
Violet
(Rose sounds the most mature, she has her shit together and is dependable and also approachable. Rose is the mom friend. Lily is also approachable, but the youngest and least mature. If Lily was someone I couldn't relate to, we could just coexist without talking much but without forming any bad opinions of each other. Violet sounds more like someone cool who I'd admire from afar, but feels a lot less approachable than the others. Violet would have impeccable hair and fashion, intense personality, and would be very dramatic and make things feel awkward if we didn't get along or relate for some reason. I imagine Violet and Lily would both have relationship drama or other drama come up, but Rose would be over it and seem a lot older even if she was the same age as the others. Rose would be the most practical and Lily would be the least. The order of Violet and Lily could change; Violet would be more interesting and greater payoff if we got along, but Lily would be lower-risk.)
Rose
Violet
Lily
(I don't fit Lily, I think Violet is the best name of these three but I couldn't pull it off, Rose is the one that would fit me best)
For a baby:
Lily
Violet
Rose
(Lily is the most young and sweet of these, so it feels more fitting for a baby. I think Violet is the best of the names but also the least versatile, and if I was naming a real baby I might be bothered by the similarity to 'violent'. Rose is a good middle name for a long first name but it's a bit frumpy as a first name by itself. Lily is overused but I'd have reasons to reference lily-of-the-valley in my baby's name if I wanted to.)
For a coworker or housemate:
Rose
Lily
Violet
(Rose sounds the most mature, she has her shit together and is dependable and also approachable. Rose is the mom friend. Lily is also approachable, but the youngest and least mature. If Lily was someone I couldn't relate to, we could just coexist without talking much but without forming any bad opinions of each other. Violet sounds more like someone cool who I'd admire from afar, but feels a lot less approachable than the others. Violet would have impeccable hair and fashion, intense personality, and would be very dramatic and make things feel awkward if we didn't get along or relate for some reason. I imagine Violet and Lily would both have relationship drama or other drama come up, but Rose would be over it and seem a lot older even if she was the same age as the others. Rose would be the most practical and Lily would be the least. The order of Violet and Lily could change; Violet would be more interesting and greater payoff if we got along, but Lily would be lower-risk.)
This message was edited 9/2/2024, 8:18 PM
Well, hmm...if I'm allowed to cheat, and say that Lily is short for Lillian, I'd go with that (and probably call myself Lillian). If not, I'd go with Violet, because I think it would suit me as well.
(I'm obviously not a lady, but hey, just for fun, lol)
If I were to name a daughter, I'd do the exact same thing- Lillian "Lily" (preferably Lillian, though) or Violet if Lillian's against the rules. I actually think that Lillian Violet would be a beautiful combo...even if they both have floral ties.
(I'm obviously not a lady, but hey, just for fun, lol)
If I were to name a daughter, I'd do the exact same thing- Lillian "Lily" (preferably Lillian, though) or Violet if Lillian's against the rules. I actually think that Lillian Violet would be a beautiful combo...even if they both have floral ties.
I'd choose Rose, for myself or someone else. The other two names seem so weak and cutesy to me.
I'd depict a rose as red, a violet as purple (even though there's yellow violets) and a lily as white.
Sure, the flowers all have symbolism. Lily is purity, Easter and funerals, among other things. Not real sure about violets but it seems to be associated with shyness, as in shrinking violet.
Rose has the most symbolism, I think. The Virgin Mary, love, plus all the symbolism of the specific colors of roses.
I'd depict a rose as red, a violet as purple (even though there's yellow violets) and a lily as white.
Sure, the flowers all have symbolism. Lily is purity, Easter and funerals, among other things. Not real sure about violets but it seems to be associated with shyness, as in shrinking violet.
Rose has the most symbolism, I think. The Virgin Mary, love, plus all the symbolism of the specific colors of roses.
For myself: Rose, Violet , Lily. Because I’m middle aged and Rose has the most flexibility imo.
For a child: Lily, Rose, Violet. Because I find Lily the most youthful (I do realise the child will grow up, but I would still be older relatively). Violet is somewhat an old lady name to me.
For a co-worker or housemate: Rose, Lily, Violet. Because Rose seems most average. Violet is slightly pretentious and Lily is too naive.
The rose is red. The lily is white.
I have looked superficially into flower meanings in the past and even have a book on it somewhere I think. Without referring to any other source, I automatically assume roses symbolise love and lilies symbolise death. I don’t have any particular associations with violets.
For a child: Lily, Rose, Violet. Because I find Lily the most youthful (I do realise the child will grow up, but I would still be older relatively). Violet is somewhat an old lady name to me.
For a co-worker or housemate: Rose, Lily, Violet. Because Rose seems most average. Violet is slightly pretentious and Lily is too naive.
The rose is red. The lily is white.
I have looked superficially into flower meanings in the past and even have a book on it somewhere I think. Without referring to any other source, I automatically assume roses symbolise love and lilies symbolise death. I don’t have any particular associations with violets.
This message was edited 9/1/2024, 11:48 PM
Oh hold on I forgot your other questions:
Housemate: Rose. The most down to earth and "chill" name. Rose makes good dinners and helps tidy the apartment.
Coworker: Violet. She is a girlboss and gets shit done. She's got a spine for a tough work environment and bad days. Lily, Rose and Daisy fall short to the occasion on intense work days.
Symbolism: I will copy paste my homemade descriptions of my flower tea leaves for readings
Daisy
Key Words: purity, innocence, child-like, happy, optimism, young love
Message: “I see the world through a child’s eyes and happy outlook.”
Lily
Key Words: fertility, maternal figures, remembrance, honoring, Easter, sacrifice
Message: “I honor those who matter to me, in this realm and the next.”
Red Rose
Key Words: true love, soulmate, twin flame, desire, passion, romance, “I am in love with you”
Message: “My true love is out there and I love them with my whole heart.”
White Rose
Key Words: loyalty, fidelity, engagements, weddings, baby showers, baptisms, happy major life events, worthiness, heavenly love, newly lifelong devotion, lasting love
Message: “Today is the beginning of the rest of my life.”
Yellow Rose
Key Words: jealousy, infidelity, separation, leaving one lover for another, cycles ending, friendship
Message: “I am at peace with the cycles that are concluding because it gives way to new ones.”
Pink Rose
Key Words: sweethearts, innocent love, first love, bashfulness, shyness, crush, infatuation
Message: “my first loves have helped shape me into the person I am.”
Purple Rose
Key Words: passion, inspiration, creativity, nobility, respect, honor, comradery
Housemate: Rose. The most down to earth and "chill" name. Rose makes good dinners and helps tidy the apartment.
Coworker: Violet. She is a girlboss and gets shit done. She's got a spine for a tough work environment and bad days. Lily, Rose and Daisy fall short to the occasion on intense work days.
Symbolism: I will copy paste my homemade descriptions of my flower tea leaves for readings
Daisy
Key Words: purity, innocence, child-like, happy, optimism, young love
Message: “I see the world through a child’s eyes and happy outlook.”
Lily
Key Words: fertility, maternal figures, remembrance, honoring, Easter, sacrifice
Message: “I honor those who matter to me, in this realm and the next.”
Red Rose
Key Words: true love, soulmate, twin flame, desire, passion, romance, “I am in love with you”
Message: “My true love is out there and I love them with my whole heart.”
White Rose
Key Words: loyalty, fidelity, engagements, weddings, baby showers, baptisms, happy major life events, worthiness, heavenly love, newly lifelong devotion, lasting love
Message: “Today is the beginning of the rest of my life.”
Yellow Rose
Key Words: jealousy, infidelity, separation, leaving one lover for another, cycles ending, friendship
Message: “I am at peace with the cycles that are concluding because it gives way to new ones.”
Pink Rose
Key Words: sweethearts, innocent love, first love, bashfulness, shyness, crush, infatuation
Message: “my first loves have helped shape me into the person I am.”
Purple Rose
Key Words: passion, inspiration, creativity, nobility, respect, honor, comradery
This message was edited 9/1/2024, 8:13 PM
Reminds me of this youtuber family I've seen before with quints. The 3 girls are Violet, Lily and Daisy though not Violet, Lily and Rose. The boys are Lincoln and Logan.
You know me well enough to know I'd pick Violet. Purple of course but I also imagine Blue or Magenta. Lily's are always white to me. Rose is eternally red, though my real life favorite Rose color is White, or sometimes Pink.
You know me well enough to know I'd pick Violet. Purple of course but I also imagine Blue or Magenta. Lily's are always white to me. Rose is eternally red, though my real life favorite Rose color is White, or sometimes Pink.
I'd rather be called Lily today. Violet would have been most convenient when I was a child because I couldn't pronounce L or R at first. So those tie? And Rose comes last.
If I was naming a kid, I'd probably prefer Rose. Or maybe Violet depending on how the baby seemed. Though I would more likely use Viola or Rosa. My cousin has a preteen called Lily, and I wouldn't want to reuse it.
I have no preference among them for co-workers or housemates, but fyi I have never met an unpleasant Lily or Rose. Or any Violet at all.
I simultaneously think of roses as a color and flavor/scent and flower. As a color, either cerise or a pale pink glass or a pinkish skintone; I think of pink as nurturing/inspiring among other things. If I'm depicting a rose flower, it'd be orange or yellow because orange is my favorite for roses, and yellow is what I'd most likely pick to give. Rose flowers can seem heavy/droopy and also very symmetrical; they are sometimes prickly. I think of climbing roses and tea roses and rosehips. Rose as a scent/flavor is feel-good basically.
Lily is the one I'd most associate with texture and sunlight. I don't automatically think of the scent. I think of (white, green) lily of the valley, easter lily, madonna lily, peace lily; also pink amaryllis belladonna, pink or yellow water lily, and orange daylilies. I've seen lilies more in ditches than in gardens but also commonly at church I guess. They seem hearty, can look deceptively spiky and are the most likely to resemble bells or trumpets. I associate quiet, like at a vigil or in early morning.
My great grandmother decades ago had violets in her nursing home room window. I know traditionally they symbolize fidelity, while pansies/violas are thoughtfulness. They're compact (and idk, refined? with a maybe undeserved reputation for being finicky). I like violet flavor/scent but not as much as rose. The color violet seems eloquent and sort of broody or enigmatic; it's understated but can be mesmerizing.
If I was naming a kid, I'd probably prefer Rose. Or maybe Violet depending on how the baby seemed. Though I would more likely use Viola or Rosa. My cousin has a preteen called Lily, and I wouldn't want to reuse it.
I have no preference among them for co-workers or housemates, but fyi I have never met an unpleasant Lily or Rose. Or any Violet at all.
I simultaneously think of roses as a color and flavor/scent and flower. As a color, either cerise or a pale pink glass or a pinkish skintone; I think of pink as nurturing/inspiring among other things. If I'm depicting a rose flower, it'd be orange or yellow because orange is my favorite for roses, and yellow is what I'd most likely pick to give. Rose flowers can seem heavy/droopy and also very symmetrical; they are sometimes prickly. I think of climbing roses and tea roses and rosehips. Rose as a scent/flavor is feel-good basically.
Lily is the one I'd most associate with texture and sunlight. I don't automatically think of the scent. I think of (white, green) lily of the valley, easter lily, madonna lily, peace lily; also pink amaryllis belladonna, pink or yellow water lily, and orange daylilies. I've seen lilies more in ditches than in gardens but also commonly at church I guess. They seem hearty, can look deceptively spiky and are the most likely to resemble bells or trumpets. I associate quiet, like at a vigil or in early morning.
My great grandmother decades ago had violets in her nursing home room window. I know traditionally they symbolize fidelity, while pansies/violas are thoughtfulness. They're compact (and idk, refined? with a maybe undeserved reputation for being finicky). I like violet flavor/scent but not as much as rose. The color violet seems eloquent and sort of broody or enigmatic; it's understated but can be mesmerizing.
This message was edited 9/1/2024, 5:31 PM
I love the name Violet most, but I don't think I'd be a good Violet. Viola, yes. Violet, no. If I had to pick one of the 3 exactly as presented, I'd go with Lily.
I'd name a kid Violet for sure. Maybe she'd fit the name better than I would!
I'm like to meet more Violets and Lilys, so I'd rather have coworkers named those. I've worked with Roses before and they are all kind of obstinate and not my kind of person.
The rose I'm picturing is light pink (my favourite type of rose). The lily is orange, like a tiger lily.
I do see flowers as very symbolic, I love that kind thing.
Roses: love, romance, luxury, diva behaviour, celebration of abundance (getting roses is A Big Deal to someone like me. They are expensive, especially the real nice ones)
Lilies: It depends on the lily type, but for me, I think of elegance for calla lilies, "Zest for life" with tiger lilies or stargazer lilies, and delicate youth for lilies of the valley. I don't associate lilies with funerals although I know that's traditional.
Violets: You know, I'm not entirely sure I even know what a violet is. Haha! That's sad. I looked up a picture and that is absolutely not what I thought they looked like. I think I mix them up with pansies. Well, anyway, Violets always make me think of humility, simplicity, and sweetness.
I'd name a kid Violet for sure. Maybe she'd fit the name better than I would!
I'm like to meet more Violets and Lilys, so I'd rather have coworkers named those. I've worked with Roses before and they are all kind of obstinate and not my kind of person.
The rose I'm picturing is light pink (my favourite type of rose). The lily is orange, like a tiger lily.
I do see flowers as very symbolic, I love that kind thing.
Roses: love, romance, luxury, diva behaviour, celebration of abundance (getting roses is A Big Deal to someone like me. They are expensive, especially the real nice ones)
Lilies: It depends on the lily type, but for me, I think of elegance for calla lilies, "Zest for life" with tiger lilies or stargazer lilies, and delicate youth for lilies of the valley. I don't associate lilies with funerals although I know that's traditional.
Violets: You know, I'm not entirely sure I even know what a violet is. Haha! That's sad. I looked up a picture and that is absolutely not what I thought they looked like. I think I mix them up with pansies. Well, anyway, Violets always make me think of humility, simplicity, and sweetness.
Technically Viola is a genus of flowering plants in the violet family Violaceae; pansies are violas, so they are violets. Usually when Americans talk about violets I assume they mean African violets (which are sort of common as houseplants here but aren't "true" violets) or something like that, though I do also picture wild violets which are like wild pansies (which garden/hybrid pansies are related to).
This message was edited 9/2/2024, 10:04 AM
I'd have to prefer Rose, because though I don't like it much, I don't like the other two at all. My good friend Lilli is actually Elizabeth, but Lilli was the closest her two older siblings could get.
For a child, I'd happily use Rosemary or Rosamond; I might also consider Rosalind or Rosalie. I wouldn't use Rose by itself.
No different for coworker or housemate.
My garden is full of white arum lilies right now; I mostly see other lilies at weddings and funerals. Lilies are typically white.
Hoots, mon, why did Rabbie Burns write 'My love is like a red, red rose' if roses weren't, in his time, typically red?
I don't think of these plants and flowers as being in any way symbolic. I like them all, violets the most I think, because they are more unusual, but they have no additional meaning for me.
For a child, I'd happily use Rosemary or Rosamond; I might also consider Rosalind or Rosalie. I wouldn't use Rose by itself.
No different for coworker or housemate.
My garden is full of white arum lilies right now; I mostly see other lilies at weddings and funerals. Lilies are typically white.
Hoots, mon, why did Rabbie Burns write 'My love is like a red, red rose' if roses weren't, in his time, typically red?
I don't think of these plants and flowers as being in any way symbolic. I like them all, violets the most I think, because they are more unusual, but they have no additional meaning for me.
Rose- classic and pretty, I think, so for me that would be my first choice
Violet- I love this name, I just know a few too many Violets.
Lily- never loved this one and idk why. i find it a bit cutesy for my personal taste
Violet
Rose
Lily
I like both Rose and Violet but prefer Violet for a child and would prefer Rose as a nickname.
Rose
Violet
Lily
Rose is red and Lily is white
Rose = love ig and lilies = purity. idk about violets
Violet- I love this name, I just know a few too many Violets.
Lily- never loved this one and idk why. i find it a bit cutesy for my personal taste
Violet
Rose
Lily
I like both Rose and Violet but prefer Violet for a child and would prefer Rose as a nickname.
Rose
Violet
Lily
Rose is red and Lily is white
Rose = love ig and lilies = purity. idk about violets
1) Violet, Rose, Lily
2) Same order
Violet - I just enjoy the name
Rose - a classic and I know the sweetest girl named Rose
Lily - while it's a sweet name, I don't like it as much as the first two
3) Rose, Violet, Lily
4) Rose - pink
Lily - lavender
5) I don't think of them being symbolic.
2) Same order
Violet - I just enjoy the name
Rose - a classic and I know the sweetest girl named Rose
Lily - while it's a sweet name, I don't like it as much as the first two
3) Rose, Violet, Lily
4) Rose - pink
Lily - lavender
5) I don't think of them being symbolic.
Lily-I’ve always liked it, but I have trouble pronouncing the L sound sometimes.
Rose-I actually have a friend named Rosalie who goes by this. I think it is nice.
Violet-Nice, but it wouldn’t fit my personality.
Rose-I actually have a friend named Rosalie who goes by this. I think it is nice.
Violet-Nice, but it wouldn’t fit my personality.