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[Opinions] Mariposa
What do you think of this name? I heard it as a kid on a cartoon character but I haven't ever heard it in real life. Do you think it could actually work as a real name?
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I love Mariposa. I plan on using it for a minor character in one of my stories.
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About as ridiculous as naming your child Butterfly. Would work splendidly on a Barbie doll.
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It sounds like a company based on women's services of some kind.
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Agree!!Tt
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No
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So weird - I was teaching about mariposas today. 0_0Anyway, I think it has an attractive sound. Joaquin Phoenix’s sister’s name is Libertad Mariposa (goes by Liberty). That’s the only person I’ve seen it used on.

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I've heard it's derogatory slang for gay men, sort of like fairy. I don't like it much because of that.
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ThisIt seems wrong to use a name when it might have been used to bring somebody else discomfort. Although I suppose Nancy has a different but similar connection in English and I don’t know if I’d encourage others to stay completely away, only to consider it.
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