Poppy
Grandfather, fondly called
Poppy is a feminine given name, part of the trend of flower names for girls alongside Rose, Lily, and Violet.
It suggests brightness and cheerfulness.
In informal use, poppy can also be an affectionate term for grandfather, a variant of pop or papa: Poppy took us fishing every summer. (Lowercase poppy is the flower.)
grandpa
Parent's father
- Botanical NamesBasil, Birch, Clover, Cypress, Dahlia
- British NamesElizabeth, George, Henry, William, Victoria
- Fictional MiceMickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Jerry, Stuart Little, Remy
- Nature NamesLily, Ivy, Fern, Hazel, Olive
- carsharing servicesZipcar, Maven, car clubs, peer-to-peer, free-floating
- Trollsmountain troll, forest troll, bridge troll, cave troll, rock troll
formality of address
PoppySir
Formal male honorific
Mr. · Father · Your Honor · Your Excellency · His Excellency
flower symbolism
Poppysunflower
Tall daisy-family plant
white lily · daisy · baby's breath · cherry blossom · wedding bouquet
- poppy seedsSmall edible oilseed garnish
- California poppyOrange Western wildflower
- red poppyCrimson bloom symbolizing sacrifice
- poppy fieldsLand covered in red-petaled flowers
- red poppiesCrimson memorial flowers
- poppy seed bagelBoiled roll with dark flecks
poppycock, poppies, poppyseed, California poppy, opium poppy