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[Opinions] Ianthe and Vega
Simply, what do you think of each name? I'm especially liking Ianthe again right now. Much obliged!


Ottilie


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A friend of mine recently had a daughter and named her Vega, so I like it very much!
Ianthe...it's interesting, but a bit difficult to pronounce. The first time I saw it, I though "EE-an-the? EYE-an-the?" I think I prefer Yolande.
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Thank you! :)
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I really like Ianthe. Not so keen on Vega, but like the meaning. I think Vincent Vega puts me off it a bit.
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Thanks! Not sure why I didn't make the Vincent Vega connection, but it doesn't much bother me anyway :)
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Ahh, I adore each name. Vega is feisty and sassy, with a hidden touch of vulnerability; Ianthe is as strong as an iron pillar yet possesses a magnificent beauty. They're stunning together as well, whether as a sibset or as a combo (Vega Ianthe / Ianthe Vega).
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Thank you so much! :)
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They both have great meanings, are both usable and I like both of them in an abstract sense - but Vega sounds exactly like 'vaguer' in most UK accents, and I prefer modern Greek Ianthi (ee an thee) to the eye an thee pronunciation.
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The vaguer thing doesn't bother me much -- I know plenty of guys named Will, and it's not much of an issue. Thanks :)
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Ianthe would fall in my too-cool-to-use-category. Vega is one of the most beautiful stars in the sky, but for some reason I don't find the name very beautiful. The "aig" sound is not great. I prefer Vera. That being said, I would freak out with excitement were I to meet a person with either of those names!
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Thank you!
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I like Ianthe, but I prefer Iolanthe as Ianthe reminds me of the name Ian. Vega reminds me of Vegas, veg, vegans and vegetarians. I prefer the similar Veda or Vada.
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I can't say I see any huge issue with any of those associations, haha. Thanks!
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My views exactly!
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These would be cool sister names :)
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Thanks! :)
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