Magnolia Vs. Jillian

starsjaime · December 2012

Which do you prefer?

We love Magnolia but just for fun, what's everyone's thoughts on Jillian? which do you prefer?

sunnyday016 · December 2012

I prefer Jillian. Magnolia is just a little too "out there" for my taste.

benmel31 · December 2012

I love Jillian.

I don't really like Magnolia. I think there are prettier flower names.

LadyXaverian · December 2012

I prefer Jillian. It's a bit of a mouthful, but what about Jillian Magnolia?

lwhite117 · December 2012

Jillian

Mochadoodle · December 2012

Jillian reminds me of Jillian Michaels. She's scary! LOL.

Jillian - Like it.

Magnolia - Like it.

Suggestions...

Ada

Anais

Avalon

Clarissa

Genevieve

Grace

Iris

Matilda

Willow

trojas · December 2012

Jillian for sure.

swimiz500 · December 2012

I prefer Jillian, but Magnolia is nice too.

SeasideBride06 · December 2012

Jillian!

J+G+M · December 2012

Jillian!

Jenny952 · December 2012

Jillian is my DD's middle name so I love it! But I don't see Magnolia as a name, unlike other flowers like Rose or Lily. It makes me think of the movie.

BrittRN+ · December 2012

Magnolia! Jillian sounds so uptight and boring.

kmichln · December 2012

Love Magnolia!!! I don't care for Jillian at all.

April! · December 2012

I don't really care for Jillian. I like Magnolia because I like those flowers, but agree with the other poster who said it's not the prettiest word!

What about Juniper? Or Marigold? Since your other daughter has an unusual name I think you can be a little different with this one's name too!

katie6/26/04 · December 2012

swimiz500:
I prefer Jillian, but Magnolia is nice too.

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wcvsb3b5 · December 2012

I definitely prefer Mongolia! Not a fan of Jillian.

ObLaDi · December 2012

I love Magnolia! I find it very feminine, spunky, unusual yet recognizable.

While there is nothing wrong with Jillian, it is nms. I find it somewhat buttoned-up feeling and just not all that feminine.

TarHeels&Rebels · December 2012

Maybe it's because of where I live, but every time I see Magnolia as a possible name on here, I give it a major side eye. Magnolias are a symbol, perhaps the symbol, of the deep south. They conjure up verandas and debutantes and sweltering summer nights. Magnolias don't even grow up north, so I don't really understand the appeal. Why name a child after something so inextricably linked with a place the parents have no ties to? (An assumption on my part, true, but a pretty solid one I'm confident in.)

I dunno, it'd be like if I named my kid Vermont - plucking a random word from a different part of the country because I thought it had a cool sound. Remember the post about the name Acadia and everyone said, "No, that's a national park in my part of the country and I can't separate it in my mind"? Same thing. I thought Acadia was an offbeat but ok name, but that's because I don't live beside the national park. Since there's a magnolia in my yard, I do think of our summers and history. I'm not saying Magnolia "belongs" to southerners (I can't think of a single southern mom I know who'd use it); I'm just saying it's a little peculiar to borrow the symbol of a different culture.

If you're after the nn Maggie, Margaret, Magdalena, Margot, Marjorie could all get you there.

MrsP7309 · December 2012

I prefer Jillian.

aimee1899 · December 2012

Definitely prefer Magnolia. So pretty!

Todd&Laura · December 2012

Magnolia

JLGY · December 2012

Jillian

LemonBlush · December 2012

I actually like Jillian better. Magnolia is a bit too much "out there". Plus, didn't you like Jillian the first time around?

Keri Marie · December 2012

Magnolia is an area in the city I line in. I like Jillian

starsjaime · December 2012

Thanks Everyone! i still LOVE Magnolia.

We thought about Jillian the last time...but honestly, I keep thinking it's a bit "boring" for us. I love beautiful and girly names that aren't that common.

I do love Jillian too though, but i've become attached to Magnolia i think.

Always good to think about other options though, just in case!

I wish I could have done a clicky poll!

mjune3881 · December 2012

sunnyday016:
I prefer Jillian. Magnolia is just a little too "out there" for my taste.

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MrsJ723 · December 2012

Magnolia is a GP name for me, so I definitely have a soft spot for it. Maggie is a cute nn too. I like Jillian, but prefer the spelling Gillian (but pronounced as Jillian).

Moneypenny424 · December 2012

MrsJ723:
Magnolia is a GP name for me, so I definitely have a soft spot for it. Maggie is a cute nn too. I like Jillian, but prefer the spelling Gillian but pronounced as Jillian.nbsp;

Me too :. My name is Gillian, so I have to agree. I kind of like Magnolia, but would prefer it as a MN I think.