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Subject: Re: Katrelle... Katriel... Katniss...
Author: glaucous   (Authenticated as glaucous)
Date: April 25, 2012 at 6:39:29 PM
Reply to: Katrelle... Katriel... Katniss... by Francesca
I don't know about The Hunger Games reference, but I hate Katniss. I don't think they're that similar...it seems sort of like equating Albert with Alvin, or Willard with William.

I see what you mean about the made-up aspect, which is my main reservation: it strikes me as possibly ditzy-sounding (which is a characteristic I ascribe to made-up names). But on the other hand, all variations of classic names were at some point made up...which I guess is why I was asking the question.

Actually, objectively, if I hadn't heard this name in real life, I doubt I would like it (for the reasons you stated), but since I have and I recall it positively, I don't think I can view it as 'juvenile' or tacky...

This message was edited by the author on April 25, 2012 at 6:45:58 PM

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