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HelpEssie Caroline Blaze
I know I posted about this before, but I'm not sure how many of youse saw it and/or had any thoughts on it, what with all my rambling and other sightings thrown in.
My cousin had her daughter on the 19th, and both mother and baby are doing well. In the end the first name choices came down to Rosemary "Romy", Blaze and Essie. Yes, given their 'short and 'R'' idea, the two latter came way out of left wing. Yes, Essie's name is inspired by the nail-polish brand. S thought it was pretty. They were sold on Rosemary "Romy" until S' partner's sister had diva hysterics because it was her favourite name ever, all of a sudden, and they decided they didn't need the drama. S hates her enough as is, and let's leave that at that. So, anyway, they have welcomed: Essie Caroline Blaze, sister to Bonnie Codie Taryn.
Disappointing, non?
And now I will shut up about my cousin's name choice forever.
EDIT: Oh, another cousin is expecting a son with his girlfriend. Apart from the fact that I really think my cousins need to stop breeding, I'm kind of glad to report that they're well sorted with their combos and don't plan on changing them: Bartholomew or Barthelemy as the first name. Frances or Frederick as the middle name. It will probably be Frances, which is honouring. They may opt for Francis. At the minute, they're mostly set on Bartholomew Frances. It could be far worse! I mean, look above...
My cousin had her daughter on the 19th, and both mother and baby are doing well. In the end the first name choices came down to Rosemary "Romy", Blaze and Essie. Yes, given their 'short and 'R'' idea, the two latter came way out of left wing. Yes, Essie's name is inspired by the nail-polish brand. S thought it was pretty. They were sold on Rosemary "Romy" until S' partner's sister had diva hysterics because it was her favourite name ever, all of a sudden, and they decided they didn't need the drama. S hates her enough as is, and let's leave that at that. So, anyway, they have welcomed: Essie Caroline Blaze, sister to Bonnie Codie Taryn.
Disappointing, non?
And now I will shut up about my cousin's name choice forever.
EDIT: Oh, another cousin is expecting a son with his girlfriend. Apart from the fact that I really think my cousins need to stop breeding, I'm kind of glad to report that they're well sorted with their combos and don't plan on changing them: Bartholomew or Barthelemy as the first name. Frances or Frederick as the middle name. It will probably be Frances, which is honouring. They may opt for Francis. At the minute, they're mostly set on Bartholomew Frances. It could be far worse! I mean, look above...
This message was edited 3/22/2013, 1:14 PM
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I don't hate it but it isn't really my style. Essie is cute. I think of it more as an old fashioned name along the lines of Hattie, Flossie, Roxy than the nail polish. It is a little nicknamey. Caroline is very nice and sophisticated. Blaze is not very feminine and I am not even that crazy about it for a boy.
But the combo does flow nicely together.
But the combo does flow nicely together.
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It's weirdly random, as if they create their combos by pulling three names out of a bag. I hate Blaze. It's like something out of a little girl's horse fantasy. As for Essie, I'm not familiar with the nail polish, and I'm not completely opposed to nickname names, so it doesn't bother as much as the hokey Blaze, the misspelled, masculine Codie, and the invented Taryn do. It's insubstantial enough that I would have chosen Esther, Vanessa, or Tessa instead, but whatever.
On the plus side, Essie and Bonnie are pretty cute for sisters. And, um...well, that's all I've got.
I'm unimpressed with Bartholomew/Barthelemy, but years in school with a "Farty Barty" probably prejudiced me against Bart- names. I love Frederick and Francis, though.
On the plus side, Essie and Bonnie are pretty cute for sisters. And, um...well, that's all I've got.
I'm unimpressed with Bartholomew/Barthelemy, but years in school with a "Farty Barty" probably prejudiced me against Bart- names. I love Frederick and Francis, though.
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Given the convulted path they took to choosing this, I'm not surprised. I think they just mix and mashed various things they liked from various combos that might have worked - ignoring Blaze, which is awful.
I went through a phase of liking Esther, so Esther "Essie" wouldn't have bugged me as much. Essie as is is to fluffy. Ick.
I never thought of Farty Barty, haha...
I went through a phase of liking Esther, so Esther "Essie" wouldn't have bugged me as much. Essie as is is to fluffy. Ick.
I never thought of Farty Barty, haha...
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I nearly spat my drink at my laptop at 'a horse or a pyromaniac'. Makes me think of a cart-horse with a box of matches.
I agree with the Esther part. I used to pretty like that name. I mean, Bonnie and Esther could have worked. They're very different but both have this slightly-old-style air, in a way.
I agree with the Esther part. I used to pretty like that name. I mean, Bonnie and Esther could have worked. They're very different but both have this slightly-old-style air, in a way.
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While I greatly dislike nicknames as full names, I hate it less than other trends, I mean they could have given her the first name Blaze. At least people aren't going to think she's the families pet dog.
Bartholomew Francis on the other hand is lovely. It's a bit too religious for my personal preference, but a good solid name over all. Frances would be a bit odd, since it's the generally feminine spelling of the name.
Bartholomew Francis on the other hand is lovely. It's a bit too religious for my personal preference, but a good solid name over all. Frances would be a bit odd, since it's the generally feminine spelling of the name.
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They were considering Blaze as a fn recently, so it's a relief in one way that it's just a mn.
As for my other cousin, I think they have some Catholic/religious family, so perhaps that's the reason for the religiousness. The Frances they're honouring is a woman, but that might be even more reason to opt for Francis in my books. Same name, just more masculine. Bartholomew does have a solid feel to it, doesn't it?
As for my other cousin, I think they have some Catholic/religious family, so perhaps that's the reason for the religiousness. The Frances they're honouring is a woman, but that might be even more reason to opt for Francis in my books. Same name, just more masculine. Bartholomew does have a solid feel to it, doesn't it?
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Essie Caroline Blaze doesn't suit eachother but it's not terrible, though that combo does suit Bonnie Codie Tartness, they are both very odd combos. I would have much preferred Estelle "Essie" or Rosemary "Romy" to just plain Essie. But Essie does go well with Bonnie it matches more with Bonnie but on their own merits I prefer Romy slightly to Essie.
It sucks that S's partners sister stole their name from them, if I was in S's place especially if we already didn't care for each other I would be like whatever I'm still using it because it's our favorite name too. My sister-in-law and I love a lot of the same names, I'm not going to not use one just because she may or may not use it some day even if it is her favorite.
I like Bartholomew Francis / Frances and Barthelemy Francis / Frances more than Bartholomew Frederick and Barthelemy Frederick. All of them though sound like Catholic saints or Pope's names.
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It sucks that S's partners sister stole their name from them, if I was in S's place especially if we already didn't care for each other I would be like whatever I'm still using it because it's our favorite name too. My sister-in-law and I love a lot of the same names, I'm not going to not use one just because she may or may not use it some day even if it is her favorite.
I like Bartholomew Francis / Frances and Barthelemy Francis / Frances more than Bartholomew Frederick and Barthelemy Frederick. All of them though sound like Catholic saints or Pope's names.
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This message was edited 3/22/2013, 4:15 PM
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Tartness. Lol.
They are awful jumbled names, I must agree.
TBH, I've never met the sister, but I hear she's a really, really irritating, self-centred, loud type who rages and temper-tantrums until she gets her way - spoilt and manipulative. I can get that they opted for a quiet life, but it's still suspicious how she said nothing when they were considering Rosemary/Romy, and then when they'd nearly decided, then she had a problem with it. Ehhhh... that's odd to me. I think she was doing it to be mean, but what do I know? If I'd been in S shoes, I'd have pointed out that it was me having the baby, and she'd have to find another name if/when she had a daughter - but I think S saw it as either a) choosing another name or b) choosing Romy and being harassed by this nightmare woman for ages. Ack. I dunno.
I agree that Francis/Frances flows better, and since it's honouring, they'll probably go with that. I think they have a pretty devout Catholic connection, so maybe they wanted quite Christian-themed names... again, just guessing. I'm not -hugely- close to this cousin.
They are awful jumbled names, I must agree.
TBH, I've never met the sister, but I hear she's a really, really irritating, self-centred, loud type who rages and temper-tantrums until she gets her way - spoilt and manipulative. I can get that they opted for a quiet life, but it's still suspicious how she said nothing when they were considering Rosemary/Romy, and then when they'd nearly decided, then she had a problem with it. Ehhhh... that's odd to me. I think she was doing it to be mean, but what do I know? If I'd been in S shoes, I'd have pointed out that it was me having the baby, and she'd have to find another name if/when she had a daughter - but I think S saw it as either a) choosing another name or b) choosing Romy and being harassed by this nightmare woman for ages. Ack. I dunno.
I agree that Francis/Frances flows better, and since it's honouring, they'll probably go with that. I think they have a pretty devout Catholic connection, so maybe they wanted quite Christian-themed names... again, just guessing. I'm not -hugely- close to this cousin.
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What's up with the hard-on people have for Blaze? I've seen it in BA's for boys AND girls, and I really don't get it. It came out of nowhere, and it's SO CORNY.
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I went to school with a boy named Blaise who was two years younger than me and he had a sister named Iris who was a year or two older than me. We all would hang out in the science room at lunch because we were all geeks. People would be playing computer games, or playing Magic the Gathering, or having games of DnD.
I actually like the name Blaze / Blaise / Blaize for a boy, it's okay on a girl but either way is not my style. I always picture a Blaze having a sister named Ember. :P though Ember is more my style than Blaze.
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I actually like the name Blaze / Blaise / Blaize for a boy, it's okay on a girl but either way is not my style. I always picture a Blaze having a sister named Ember. :P though Ember is more my style than Blaze.
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This message was edited 3/22/2013, 4:27 PM
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The name just gives off a desperate vibe to me: "Okay, fire is really cool, right? So we should totally name our kid BLAZE ! Because our kid will be wild and hard to control, but also like, bright and beautiful, JUST LIKE FIRE! No one has ever thought of that, man! We're so different!" *pat on the back*
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Double Post.
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This message was edited 3/22/2013, 4:23 PM
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Actually....
I kind of like it :) I mean, Essie is a bit too nicknamish for my tastes, and Rosemary "Romy" would have been loads better (I adore Romy!), but Essie Caroline Blaze has got a TON of character and pizzazz. Sure, the 3 names don't "go" together but I think they actually compliment each other nicely and that Bonnie and Essie are really adorable for sisters.
I kind of like it :) I mean, Essie is a bit too nicknamish for my tastes, and Rosemary "Romy" would have been loads better (I adore Romy!), but Essie Caroline Blaze has got a TON of character and pizzazz. Sure, the 3 names don't "go" together but I think they actually compliment each other nicely and that Bonnie and Essie are really adorable for sisters.
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Heh. Character is one word :P
But, y'know, it might be one of those silly names that makes people sit up and pay attention. You know, like Beyonce or something? Sometimes a silly but attention-grabbing name can catch a break quicker than a traditional but boring name. I don't really believe that, but it's a possibility and it does happen.
But, y'know, it might be one of those silly names that makes people sit up and pay attention. You know, like Beyonce or something? Sometimes a silly but attention-grabbing name can catch a break quicker than a traditional but boring name. I don't really believe that, but it's a possibility and it does happen.
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Ahahaha! Oh, that is sort of spooky!
I had a soft spot for Esther a while back, a name crush which was intense enough for me to put it on my PNL (that is, I found it vaguely cool), but now I'm rather cooled to it and I'm divided on its appeal.
I had a soft spot for Esther a while back, a name crush which was intense enough for me to put it on my PNL (that is, I found it vaguely cool), but now I'm rather cooled to it and I'm divided on its appeal.
This message was edited 3/23/2013, 9:55 AM
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