Lotus?

so i'm talking totally in the abstract here (as in I'm not planning to name anyone Lotus anytime soon) but I find this name exceptionally appealing; it's exotic, sophisticated, meaningful, has access to cool Lo nicknames, etc. Does anyone else agree? Also, what would you use as a middle name? I can't think of anything that really goes with it. Ideas?

katherinec wrote:so i'm talking totally in the abstract here (as in I'm not planning to name anyone Lotus anytime soon) but I find this name exceptionally appealing; it's exotic, sophisticated, meaningful, has access to cool Lo nicknames, etc. Does anyone else agree? Also, what would you use as a middle name? I can't think of anything that really goes with it. Ideas?

Part of my middle name means "lotus" so I've always liked it to. I'm afraid it might work better in the middle but I'll try the first spot, maybe with something classic-ish. Hmmm, a middle name with an "L" sound (but not the first letter) seems to tie the two together and produce good flow.
Lotus Abigail
Lotus Adeline
Lotus Anabel
Lotus Angeline
Lotus Belen
Lotus Daniela
Lotus Rebekah
Lotus Emmeline
Lotus Gabrielle
Lotus Helen/Helena
Lotus Madeleine
Lotus Rosalind
Lotus Sibelle
Lotus Therese (same idea with the "T" sound)
Lotus Valerie
Lotus Jacqueline

Lotus. Hmm...I've never thought about Lotus before. I think it's interesting, but I think of the car (Lotus Esprit) and the blossom equally (probably because I watched "Pretty Woman" today, and there was a scene about his car, a Lotus). I think Lotus is very exotic and unexpected, but in a good way. :-)

Lotus Aveline (not the best combo...)
Lotus Camille
Lotus Delphine/Delfina
Lotus Jessamine
Lotus Mirabelle
Lotus Marielle
Lotus Olivia
Lotus Raphaelle
Lotus Veronique

Good luck! :-)

Lots of lovely combinations from Jill (as always :D) and Peaches.

Lotus - A really unusual way of getting to the nn Lottie, perhaps? I do think of the flower, but for some reason I also think of a praying mantis, which scares me ...

Padma is an Indian name meaning lotus, with varians such as Padmavati (posessing lotuses) and Padmini (full of lotuses). I think all of those are just so pretty and exotic!

I like Lotus its one of my faves but i dont see it as a first name its more of a middle.

In "The Good Earth," the novel by Pearl S. Buck, Lotus is the "tea house girl" (prostitute) that the main character takes as a concubine later in his life - she then goes on to become a rather unsavory, albeit lively, character.
The name is no doubt intended to represent the glamorousness of her youth - she was much sought after at the tea house - but as she ages and becomes even more and more of an embodiment of poor taste, the name is a stark reminder that all that glitters isn't gold.
But, that's just one book.

I really really like Lotus for it's beauty and spiritual significance. Some how I can't bring myself to love the way it sounds though. Sounds a little like Locust. Lo is very cute nickname! Lola would be a good alternative just use the nn Lo. Another option might be Flora nn Lo instead of Flo or Lorea which means flower.

Here are some names that mean Lotus -

Lian
Kamala
Nalini
Padma
Ren
Sen
Shoshan (also found it meant lily)
Aravinda