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I think this floral name would be way better than another Lily or Rose. It means "flame" in Greek. I've never heard it mentioned, or being used, but it has potential, and with the popular x ending, you'd think it would be ripe for the plucking. I probably wouldn't use it myself, but I do like it. Just throwing it out there.
And then there's the possibility of Phloxie.
And then there's the possibility of Phloxie.
This message was edited 2/24/2012, 8:03 AM
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Only as a NN for Ciprofloxacin or Levofloxacin.
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While I love the flowers, Phlox as always sounded more medical than floral to me. It is a bit heavy. I could still see myself using it for a pet though.
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I can't get behind it at all, sorry. The sound and spelling are both just terrible to me. It sounds like a sneeze, looks like a sci-fi planet.
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I'd love it for a kitten cat or cat. I can't really see it on a human though. The "Phlo" part is a little awkward, and the "ox" ending is only popular for boys. Phloxie sounds cute but the Ph makes it look a bit strange.
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I'm not really into the sound of it. But it's surprisingly not all that challenging, and I can see the appeal of it.
As a baby name, I dunno, though. I think I'd feel like it was OTT like Lilac or Tigerlily.
As a baby name, I dunno, though. I think I'd feel like it was OTT like Lilac or Tigerlily.
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The meaning is awesome, but the "Phl" bothers me. I actually love names and words that begin with "Fl," but "Phl" makes me think of sci-fi and the word "phlebotomist." The "ox" sound combined with the brevity of the name makes it sound harsh and abrupt, whereas names like Flavia and Flaminia sound melodic to my ear.
Then there's the fact that everyone will think her name is Flocks. Which is odd.
Then there's the fact that everyone will think her name is Flocks. Which is odd.
This message was edited 2/24/2012, 9:43 AM
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Phlox of sheep. Or goats.
No, i can't like it.
Phlox of sheep. Or goats.
No, I can't like it.
No, i can't like it.
Phlox of sheep. Or goats.
No, I can't like it.
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I don't like it at all. It has a thumping sound that makes it very ugly to my ears.
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Unfortunately, the very first thing to come to mind was a cat hacking up a hairball.
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I wouldn't use it, but it's a great find.
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Eh. It was the name of the good-natured alien doctor from Enterprise. Granted, not everyone is going to make such a geeky association, but it makes it feels more sci-fi than botanical to me.
I do also think of Christmas tree flocking. That's naturey. Somewhat.
There's also bagels and lox. I'll stop now since this free association thing I'm doing is only making me like Phlox less.
I do also think of Christmas tree flocking. That's naturey. Somewhat.
There's also bagels and lox. I'll stop now since this free association thing I'm doing is only making me like Phlox less.
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Ha! Dr. Phlox was also my first thought.
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HA. Star Trek was also the first thing I thought of, as I knew there was a character with that name. I agree. It also sounds like a vaccination or medication to me.
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Bagels and lox would make me like Phlox MORE. That's my favorite breakfast.
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*swallows hard*
I had the misfortune of eating lox at the wrong time--the very early something's-wrong-but-I-don't-know-what stage of a horrible stomach virus. I'll never eat it again.
On the positive side, Phlox has now brought me around to Fox in Socks. Phlox in socks...kinda cute.
I had the misfortune of eating lox at the wrong time--the very early something's-wrong-but-I-don't-know-what stage of a horrible stomach virus. I'll never eat it again.
On the positive side, Phlox has now brought me around to Fox in Socks. Phlox in socks...kinda cute.
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Are you teasing us?
...I like it. Phloxie is rather awesome.
...I like it. Phloxie is rather awesome.
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Even I have my weird. It's probably weirder than yours. ;)
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I love it! I just wasn't sure if this was some kind of name-trap.
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No. I actually do think it would be a cool name. Very evocative and modern, yet still feminine and with ancient roots.
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Eh, I feel like it would have more of a chance of catching on if it were spelled Flox or something. or Flocks and "Flock" wasn't already a word. Unfortunately now it does look kind of disease-y, even though Flocksie is a cute sound.
I kind of like it as a middle name for a boy.
I kind of like it as a middle name for a boy.
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I don't like this name at all. It sounds like a desease... or like "flocks". I much, much, much, much more prefer Lily and Rose. Phlox has a cool meaning... but that's it. Phloxie is worse.
I don't like this name at all. It sounds like a desease... or like "flocks". I much, much, much, much more prefer Lily and Rose. Phlox has a cool meaning... but that's it. Phloxie is worse.
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I assure you: Lily is not better. I'd rather HAVE a disease than hear it used again (and I love lilies). Just kidding, of course. :)
This message was edited 2/24/2012, 10:59 AM
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Matter of opinion
Lily is not popular where I am--I see the popularity charts but I literally know none. It's one of my most favorite names. If I were to ever have children (which is NOT my plan) I wouldn't mind using it. Same with Rose--especially it and variants have been in my family for SO many generations.
I would rather have everyone be named Rose or Lily than ever meet a Phlox.
Lily is not popular where I am--I see the popularity charts but I literally know none. It's one of my most favorite names. If I were to ever have children (which is NOT my plan) I wouldn't mind using it. Same with Rose--especially it and variants have been in my family for SO many generations.
I would rather have everyone be named Rose or Lily than ever meet a Phlox.
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I have never met a Lily in my life, nor do I see it come up in the local BA's. I don't think it's very popular here, either.
And I agree with you- I'd rather have a thousand Lilys and Roses than one Phlox.
And I agree with you- I'd rather have a thousand Lilys and Roses than one Phlox.
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I think it's too close to pox, so that's not so great.
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Angelina Jolie used Pax, which is also close to Pox. I'd consider it close to "flocks" which is poetic.
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While I don't like Pax, the change in vowel sound makes a pretty big difference. Plus there's the Latin word. I did think of "flocks," too, which is a nice thought. I also thought of the flowers themselves of course, which are pretty. But I dunno...
OH! It's not pox it makes me think of, it's flux! Yeah, that's not good either.
OH! It's not pox it makes me think of, it's flux! Yeah, that's not good either.
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