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Help[Opinions] Sibyl / Sybil
What do you think of it? Which spelling do you prefer? And do you think that it's too tied to the book/movie to be usable, or do you think enough time has passed?
This message was edited 1/20/2012, 2:37 PM
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I am slowly beginning to like it. I prefer Sibyl. It was my grandmother's name so I automatically associate the name with her.
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Seeeee, I had to look it up to even know what book (the one by Flora Rheta Schreiber, according to wikipedia?) you're talking about. I think that at least answers that one. I guess that it varies from person to person, but I'd say it's completely useable.
And I kind of vaguely love it. I like both Sybil and Sibyl, they're both good, but I spell it Sybil more often out of instinct, and think -bil is ever so slightly nicer than -byl. Sibyl has more link to cool associations of the name, but looks a tiny little bit less elegant. I dunno. Maybe. Point is, they're both nice spellings, and Sybil is a pretty name.
EDIT: Actually, apparently I write Sibyl instinctively now. Hm. I still prefer Sybil a bit more.
And I kind of vaguely love it. I like both Sybil and Sibyl, they're both good, but I spell it Sybil more often out of instinct, and think -bil is ever so slightly nicer than -byl. Sibyl has more link to cool associations of the name, but looks a tiny little bit less elegant. I dunno. Maybe. Point is, they're both nice spellings, and Sybil is a pretty name.
EDIT: Actually, apparently I write Sibyl instinctively now. Hm. I still prefer Sybil a bit more.
This message was edited 1/21/2012, 10:21 AM
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I like the Sybil spelling. I always think of a fortune-teller or psychic or the like when I hear this name. If I was writing a book and had to use the name Sybil I would make the character a Gypsy fortune-teller / swindler. She would be a colorful character. I guess that is what I think of it. I don't think it's tied to the book/movie. I think enough time has passed. I think, for the most part, only older people know or remember this book/movie. I do think it's a bit old fashion. I would call her Sibby/Sybby. Only when she's a young girl. Sybil is just too grown up for a baby or child. At least for me.
This message was edited 1/21/2012, 3:06 AM
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I enjoy Sybil. I instinctively spell it that way. I think enough time has passed that now the first Sybil/Sibyl to come to mind for most will be Professor Trelawny.
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Is that a HP reference? I hope so. (Heaven bless J.K.R. for introducing the newest generation to so many great names.)
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It sure is!
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I adore Sibyl. It's feminine without being too frilly, which can make a nice change of pace. Plus the association with Greek mythology is a bonus.
I prefer the Sibyl spelling since that's how the noun is spelled. I generally like to keep the spelling simple that way.
I think enough time has gone by for a new generation to appreciate Sibyl's charms without thinking of the pop culture reference. Besides, the woman that book was based on has admitted that she lied to her therapist for attention.
Some favorite Sibyl combos:
Sibyl Minerva
Sibyl Johanna
Sibyl Morwenna
Sibyl Eugenia / Eugenie
Sibyl Cornelia
Myra Sibyl ("MIE-ruh")
Billie could be a cute nn for Sibyl / Sibylla.
I prefer the Sibyl spelling since that's how the noun is spelled. I generally like to keep the spelling simple that way.
I think enough time has gone by for a new generation to appreciate Sibyl's charms without thinking of the pop culture reference. Besides, the woman that book was based on has admitted that she lied to her therapist for attention.
Some favorite Sibyl combos:
Sibyl Minerva
Sibyl Johanna
Sibyl Morwenna
Sibyl Eugenia / Eugenie
Sibyl Cornelia
Myra Sibyl ("MIE-ruh")
Billie could be a cute nn for Sibyl / Sibylla.
This message was edited 1/20/2012, 4:53 PM
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Sibyl ...ad infinitum
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