Edelweiss?

[arosebyanyothername]

What is your opinion on Edelweiss as a name? I can't really see it as a first name, but think it has potential as an offbeat floral, unexpected middle. Thoughts?

[jessicalucy]

There's a popular cafe near me named Edelweiss so it's off-limits for me personally.

[dovah]

I also considered this is a mn for a while... I was eventually talked out of it, but now I can't remember all of the really good reasons people gave me for not using it. Perhaps I'll remember soon and get back to you.

[littlemrsb]

Only if you strongly identify with your own german heritage. Or your love for the Sound of Music.

I think everyone starts singing that song in their head the second they see the word.

"...evvvvery morning you greeeet meeee..."

[becaroo]

i remember singing this at school around christmas time and i thought it was the most beautiful word ever invented! in my head i wanted to name a litte baby girl Edelweiss! Now i'm older i can see its not such a practical choice... the spelling particularly. But i love it, and i think the middle name spot is a great place for putting it in! paired with the right middle name i'll think you could find yourself something really astonishing! I can see its probably not for everyone but the song is so sweet and i love how the word sounds...

[ohsusanna]

It's a beautiful word, and a pretty flower with a lot of great symbolism, but I don't think it works as a name. Even as a middle name, it's over the top. But if you're naming a boat, a car, or a house, by all means, go for it. Just not a child.

[hatter]

I think it's pretty, but like others said a bit over the top for a first name. I love it as a middle or you could name her Edel or some other shortened version of the flower.

[sunshine.10]

I've never thought about using Edelweiss as a name before -- what a beautiful idea! It has a very pretty sound and flower and musical connections which are all great in my book. I guess the only thing is that it could look clunky in a combo because of the spelling. But then again, people use the name Wilhelmina because they love the sound and can get over the clunky spelling. So yeah, I think it is a nice idea.

[lineska]

Once I think about it for a second, it's a lot less over-the-top than it seemed at first...only three syllables really and sweet nickname options (Edie bringing it a bit back to reality). Yeah the song could get old, but it's a pretty positive association (unless you had a traumatic experience with the sound of music).

I'm not brave enough to use it, but I think it would be darling in the middle spot and maybe maybe I could see it as a first name for a more daring namer.

[frankie97]

Edelweiss......Love the sound, love the color, love the song soooo much! I think it would be a wonderful name, and a nn would be Weezi. I love it!!!