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Bailey Woodruff Real Estate Co., Inc.
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ENGLISH & FRANCAIS
27 Years Real Estate Experience
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954-899-7967
954-482-0352
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In the late 19th century, girls’ names with flower
associations were all the rage. Today – though to a
much lesser degree – flower names such as Daisy,
Rose, Violet, Camilla, Dahlia, Jasmine, Poppy, and
Lily are still popular. Other names come from plants
or trees: Holly, Hazel, Heather, Ivy, and Olivia.
Some popular names originally had unhappy or
unflattering meanings. Cecilia is derived from the
Latin word meaning blind, while Claudia comes from
the Latin word for lame. Dolores and the diminutive
Lola mean lady of sorrow in Spanish. Deidre was a
mythical Irish princess who died of a broken heart.
Let’s close with happy names like Blythe, Bliss,
Felicity, Allegra, Hilary, and Gwyneth (Welsh for hap-
piness). Belle and variations such as Bonnie and
Annabelle are fitting names for beautiful girls. Beat-
rice is blessed, while Phoebe is radiant. Faye means
fairy. Lucy is the lady of light.
There is no such thing as a perfect name. What
matters most is that daughters bring JOY to parents,
no matter what their name may be.
Note 1: Technically Amber is a fossilized resin,
not at gemstone.