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[Opinions] Re: Calluna?

by humblebee

5/6/2013, 8:41 AM

Ah, I see. I had to look it up to see how it was related to Heather and Erica. Calluna vulgaris is not the most attractive plant name.

I'm afraid I just don't care for the sound of Calluna. It reminds me more of Caligula and words like calumniate than anything botanical. Heather and Erica are both better, imo.

Per Google, Calluna is also a font, if you're interested.

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- Kinga (New_Chloe) +1

5/6/2013, 8:44 AM

Erica is a botanical name?! Wow the things you learn on here

Calluna is neat but I thought it was a misspelled attempt at a feminine Callum at first. It reminds me of dogs for some reason.

- humblebee

5/6/2013, 8:55 AM

I think all heathers belong to the Ericaceae family, and there's also a genus named Erica. It's kinda nicer than the "feminization of Eric" meaning. It makes me wish I liked Erica more than Erika.

At first glance, I saw Callum in Calluna, too.

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