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Help[Opinions] Montserrat vs Montse
I've always liked the meaning and the sound of Montserrat but if I'm really honest it's because I love the nn Montse (pr. MON-sə or monz)
What do you think of the names Montserrat and Montse?
Do you think Montse stands as its own name? Not too informal?
I'm considering them for a fn or mn.
eta my poll on Montse vs Montserrat: https://www.behindthename.com/polls/324004
What do you think of the names Montserrat and Montse?
Do you think Montse stands as its own name? Not too informal?
I'm considering them for a fn or mn.
eta my poll on Montse vs Montserrat: https://www.behindthename.com/polls/324004
This message was edited 7/7/2020, 11:03 AM
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I'm not a fan of either name. I prefer Montse over Montserrat, but...
I know a Montserrat nn Montse, so I can't think of Montse as a standalone name. I would assume her full name is Montserrat.
This might not be the case if you live in an area where Montserrat is not a well-known name. Where I live I don't think anyone would see "Montse" and think "that's a nickname."
I know a Montserrat nn Montse, so I can't think of Montse as a standalone name. I would assume her full name is Montserrat.
This might not be the case if you live in an area where Montserrat is not a well-known name. Where I live I don't think anyone would see "Montse" and think "that's a nickname."
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Slightly OT, but...
Can I just say that I love your username? Because I do - I think Amparo is gorgeous! Is it your actual name (if you don't mind my asking)? There is a large Hispanic community where I live, but I've never encountered an Amparo in real life (though I have come across a couple Montserrats).
Can I just say that I love your username? Because I do - I think Amparo is gorgeous! Is it your actual name (if you don't mind my asking)? There is a large Hispanic community where I live, but I've never encountered an Amparo in real life (though I have come across a couple Montserrats).
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Thank you, you made my day! I have seen your comment on the name Amparo!
It is not my actual name. "Amparo" is a reference to a family surname that I love (only two letters off and derived from the word)
Even more OT: Your username always reminds me of the plant "yerba mate" www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerba_mate
It is not my actual name. "Amparo" is a reference to a family surname that I love (only two letters off and derived from the word)
Even more OT: Your username always reminds me of the plant "yerba mate" www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerba_mate
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I was also thinking since its not a popular name where I live, that many wouldn't know its often a nickname. Also considering it for a middle name.
I also would like to echo that I am really liking your username Amparo. I like the meaning and that it sounds like "power" to me.
I also would like to echo that I am really liking your username Amparo. I like the meaning and that it sounds like "power" to me.
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I was also thinking since its not a popular name where I live, that many wouldn't know its often a nickname. Also considering it for a middle name.
I also would like to echo that I am really liking your username Amparo. I like the meaning and that it sounds like "power" to me.
I also would like to echo that I am really liking your username Amparo. I like the meaning and that it sounds like "power" to me.
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I thought I liked Montserrat until I read the prn. on this site. The emphasis on RAT doesn't do anything for me.
There's a character on a Netflix show whose name is Monse, pronounced like Montse, and I've watched the show so I'm familiar enough with it as a given name that I can see Montse as standing alone.
There's a character on a Netflix show whose name is Monse, pronounced like Montse, and I've watched the show so I'm familiar enough with it as a given name that I can see Montse as standing alone.
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The "rat" is a little hard to get over, but I have heard it pronounced with a softer "t" sound or even more of an "ah" at the end.
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I love Montserrat! I pronounce it Mon-se-Rah. Montse makes perfect sense as a nickname for Montserrat, pronounced either Mon-zay or monz. It could work for either sex but would be better on a girl.
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Sorry I don't like either
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I actually like the sound of Montserrat (and have even come across a couple in real life). But... I keep seeing "monster rat" in this spelling. For this reason I prefer the spelling Monserrat (which I have not come across in real life).
Don't know what to think of Montse, though. As a nickname it makes sense. It's just so unlike what I'm accustomed to. I'm pronouncing it MON-sə as I think that sounds more attractive.
Don't know what to think of Montse, though. As a nickname it makes sense. It's just so unlike what I'm accustomed to. I'm pronouncing it MON-sə as I think that sounds more attractive.
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It's hard to unsee "monster rat". Yikes! Did the real life Montserrat s have a hard "t" at the end?
This message was edited 7/8/2020, 4:11 PM
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