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Subject: Re: New name I'm liking (and some others to ponder, too)
Author: Bear   (Authenticated as Bear)
Date: May 8, 2012 at 3:54:21 PM
Reply to: New name I'm liking (and some others to ponder, too) by Caprice
Prosperina? I suppose it's defensible as a femininized Prosper, but I generally prefer something that's in the database like Proserpina to something that isn't.

Barbarina -- Too much for me. I love Barbara (and it took me forever to be able to say that). If I'm in the mood for something a little bit different, then bouncy Barabal is always there for me.

Victorine -- Yes! This is a lovely, overlooked gem. Manet's favorite model was named Victorine. My stock combo is Victorine Emilia -- so many long "e" sounds.

Prudenzia -- Italian form of Prudence? Prudenzia is making me think of an insurance company, or something like that. Prudencial? Is that it? I'll keep my mind open for Prudenzia since I already love Prunella. Long live the Prues. :-)

Nerissa -- I'm not generally an "-issa" fan, but I like seeing overlooked classics get an airing.

Nerina -- This one feels made up. I know it isn't. It's just lacks something.

Alvanessa -- Feminized Alvin? Compilaiton of Al and Vanessa? I'm not feeling it, sorry.

Belissa -- kind of cheesey, sorry. Like Belissima

Nermerissa -- Again, not a big "-issa" fan. This one is like Nemesis that is "-issified." :-P

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