wallflower



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wallflower

Someone who remains on the outer edges of a social event, especially a dance or party, and does not participate due to being shy or unpopular. I used to be a real wallflower when I was in high school. It wasn't until I got to college that I finally started having a bit more confidence and began enjoying myself at parties.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Verenave-RE-nah (German)German, Late Roman
Azar-Persian
Thierrytee-e-REEFrench
Kolleenkah-LEENEnglish (Rare)
Zlota-Jewish (Rare)
Hulda (1)HUWL-dah (German)Icelandic, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Norse Mythology