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in reply to a message by Caroline
I prefer Susannah, because Anne is just so boring to me. The nn "Annie" sounds like it belongs on either a baby, or an elderly woman. It doesn't sound right on anyone between the ages of 2-80. Actually, even on a baby it sounds terribly dated.
Louisa is okay, although I think I prefer Louise because it's less fuss. And I think they both work better as middle names.
I don't like Eliza, and I think that has everything to do with the fact that I loathe the name Elizabeth.
I don't like Sarah or Sally, and I personally think that Sally as a nn for Sarah is ridiculous. I know it's a legitimate nn but it doesn't seem like one to me. They're two completely different names as far as I'm concerned. I'd say go with Sarah (I like Sara better) and get rid of Sally all together.
I kind of like Virginia, though I'm not sure why. The word 'virgin' turns me off of a bit, but I do think it has a nice sound. It's pretty, but strong. Unique, but not obscure.
Alfred is almost as bad as Anne/Annie. Boring and very dated. I also think the nn "Alfie" is silly, though I know you didn't mention it.
Arthur makes me think of the aardvark (was it an aardvark - the cartoon?). I can't take it seriously as a child's name for this reason.
I like Edwin. It's cute on a kid, kind of handsome on a man. I also seem to have a thing for win/wen names (I love so many Welsh names). I also like Edward, but the 'ward' is harsh as part of a first name so Edwin is kind of perfect. It's a softer version of Edward.
I love William. It's one of my favourite names, but unfortunately I pretty much hate all the nicknames for it. Will is the best, I guess, but it's a drag next to the full name. If I named my son William and people called him Billy, I'd probably start convulsing.
James is very handsome, but also a snooze fest. Works better as a middle name for this reason.
- Hola
Louisa is okay, although I think I prefer Louise because it's less fuss. And I think they both work better as middle names.
I don't like Eliza, and I think that has everything to do with the fact that I loathe the name Elizabeth.
I don't like Sarah or Sally, and I personally think that Sally as a nn for Sarah is ridiculous. I know it's a legitimate nn but it doesn't seem like one to me. They're two completely different names as far as I'm concerned. I'd say go with Sarah (I like Sara better) and get rid of Sally all together.
I kind of like Virginia, though I'm not sure why. The word 'virgin' turns me off of a bit, but I do think it has a nice sound. It's pretty, but strong. Unique, but not obscure.
Alfred is almost as bad as Anne/Annie. Boring and very dated. I also think the nn "Alfie" is silly, though I know you didn't mention it.
Arthur makes me think of the aardvark (was it an aardvark - the cartoon?). I can't take it seriously as a child's name for this reason.
I like Edwin. It's cute on a kid, kind of handsome on a man. I also seem to have a thing for win/wen names (I love so many Welsh names). I also like Edward, but the 'ward' is harsh as part of a first name so Edwin is kind of perfect. It's a softer version of Edward.
I love William. It's one of my favourite names, but unfortunately I pretty much hate all the nicknames for it. Will is the best, I guess, but it's a drag next to the full name. If I named my son William and people called him Billy, I'd probably start convulsing.
James is very handsome, but also a snooze fest. Works better as a middle name for this reason.
- Hola
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