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Prim, Primmie, Rose, Rosa, Rosie

Meanings and history of the name Primrose: | Edit

Primrose is of Latin origin meaning "first rose". It is one of the earliest spring flowers to bloom.

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Primrose Bordier, French textile designer

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Primrose Squarp, heroine of the children's novel "Everything on a Waffle" by Polly Horvath.
Primrose Aysgarth, feminist daughter of Neville Aysgarth in Susan Howatch's novel, "Scandalous Risks".
Primrose Standish, protagonist of the classic 1918 film, "Wild Primrose", played by Gladys Leslie.
Primrose Everdeen, the younger sister of Katniss Everdeen in the Hunger Games book series