It's a name I loved while I was pg but DH did not go for it. It didn't matter since we had a boy, but I still think the name is cute.
It's a little out there though and I've never met anyone with this name so it could be considered too weird.
The name is Zinnia, and I LOVE the nn Zizi.
What do you think? Crazy? What would you think if you heard someone name their DD Zinnia?
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clementine / 780 posts
I have a Zenia in my family, shes from Poland 
I think its a lovely name!
honeydew / 7589 posts
It's not me, but it's super cute! I think the nickname is adorable as well.
pineapple / 12526 posts
Im meh about Zinnia but I really dont like Zizi. Id be more apt to use Nia was a nn.
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts
@zippylef: just for clarification it's not "Zizzy" but "Z-Z" as in two Z's. but Nia is cute too.
pineapple / 12526 posts
@Coco Bee: thats how I was pronouncing it in my head.... To be honest, please dont be offended, it sounds like the kind of name a little kid names their imaginary friend.
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts
@zippylef: haha that's okay. I have actually known a few Zizi's so I think it's a more "safe" name. One lady's name (she was an adult named Zizi) was Alexandra, and most called her Zizi.
wonderful cherry / 21504 posts
I kind of like Zinnia and really like Zizi (Z-Z). I wouldn't use it (doesn't pass my super easy to spell test, it's my pet peeve when my name is spelled wrong!) but I do like it. I've never met anyone named either te name or nn.
grapefruit / 4649 posts
I love it! I was trying to figure out what we could name a little girl so we could call her Zuzu so I guess we have similar taste!
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts
@Cole: aww that is cute too I think the name Zuzu would be ruined for me because of the Zhu Zhu pets 
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts
@Foodnerd81: really?? It's a flower so you'd think people would know how to spell it.
Oh, and I have a name that is always misspelled and it's never been an issue to me. I guess it's the price I pay for having a unique name - but I ADORE my name and I'm so glad it's not too common.
nectarine / 2797 posts
A friend of mine was going to use this name if she had a girl, I loved it! But she had a boy, I was so sad it didn't get used.
GOLD / papaya / 10206 posts
I think it's darling!! Time for the CocoBee's to have a little girl
wonderful cherry / 21504 posts
@Coco Bee: I never underestimate people's abilities to screw up a name, spelling or pronunciation! I have a common name that has a bunch of spellings so I feel like its the worst of both worlds like that. I like my name fine, but since it's my pet peeve, I always think about it.
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts
@prettylizy: bahaha!!! you are so funny. lol not yet 
@mamabolt: aww!! maybe she'll still use it??
pomegranate / 3983 posts
I don't love it, but wouldn't really think twice if I knew someone that used that name. It is a nice flower though...
pomegranate / 3244 posts
@Foodnerd81: I hear you on that! I have a very simple, common name (Megan). When I was a baby, someone gave my parents a Christmas ornament that said "Meaghen's 1st X-mas." WTF? I think every single possible spelling of my name is contained there. Maybe that was the point?
@Coco Bee: I think Zizi is cute, but probably not something that I would ever name a child If I did meet a little girl with that name I would think it was unique, but no too out there, and that she must have pretty cool parents!
grapefruit / 4669 posts
I like it! I knew a girl in middle school named Xenia, pronounced like Zinnia...I always thought it should be spelled like the flower instead.
eggplant / 11287 posts
I lovvvvveeeeeeeee it. I am obsessed with names that have w, x, z, or v in them.
pomegranate / 3716 posts
I have a friend named Zenia (she's latina) and I really like it! Not sure how I like the spelling Zinnia though...
pomelo / 5178 posts
My stylist's name is Zinnia. I think it really suits her! It's a cute name, just not my personal style.
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