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Comments and insights on the name Saffron

I think this is a perfect name to give a baby if you believe your child is worth her weight in gold (or even more than her weight in gold).

Personal experiences with the name Saffron

Well, from personal experience I know that just about everyone (teachers/family) ask you whether you know the importance of the name or how expensive the actually spice is. It can get annoying. Also I know that just about everyone I meet says "I love your name!" It's quite flattering.
For some reason some people find it hard to pronounce Saffron, I libe in Ghana and my name is always being mistaken for Safwa. But it is very fun having a name that is quite uncommon and I've received lots of compliments.

Nicknames for Saffron

Saffy, Saffi, Saff, Saffisaff

Meanings and history of the name Saffron

Saffron is the most expensive herb/spice in the world. Since ancient times, Saffron has been a highly prized and valuable commodity. It was once worth its weight in gold, and at some times in history, was worth even more than its weight in gold! Used as a first name for girls in Egypt.

Taken from Saffron, a spice with a distinctive, vividly yellow color. It is derived from crocus stamens and is the most expensive and precious spice.

Famous real-life people named Saffron

Saffron Burrows, actress
Saffron (born Samantha Marie Sprackling), Nigerian lead singer of the band Republica

Saffron in song, story & screen

Saffron Monsoon, character in the British TV comedy "Absolutely Fabulous", played by Julia Sawalha.
A girl named Saffron is named in the Donovan hit song "Mellow Yellow" ("I'm just mad about Saffron/She's just mad about me").
Saffron, a recurring character in the TV series "Firefly".
Saffron Casson, main character in the book Saffy's Angel and sequels.