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HelpRe: Opinions on some random names
in reply to a message by Sara Ruth
Calista - always think Flockhart, but I actually really enjoy this name. I would suggest it for a daughter, but we already have a Clarisse. I think it is classy and elegant, but still has some bite due to the "st". I would rally for this name if it was one someone's short list.
Bethany - another name that I love, I always have. However, it's popularity in my generation keeps me away from it in terms of usability. But, I love the soft sounds of any name with a "th". Plus, there is no simpler, sweet name than Beth (except maybe Anna or Mary).
Elena - I only like this pronounced Ell-eh-nah. That is how I am used to it (Italian), but I have heard many Americans pronounce it E-lane-uh, which is Elaina to me. I adore this in the Italian, but mostly because I have a Zia Elena (aunt).
Susanna - at the risk of soundling like I am too nice in critiques... I love this too! I miss Susan-names. I think it is reminiscent of prairie days. In any case, it's refreshing, and I would use the nickname Sanna (zanna).
Carissa - I like it. Not my favorite, because I adore Larissa and Marissa. I do prefer Clarissa (biased).
Tabitha - not a huge fan, mostly because of the Tabby nickname (cat). I do like it as a whole, since it sounds pretty and is rarely used, but I would nix the common nickname and go with Bitsy, Tabs or someone entirely different.
Christiana - Nope. I am sick and tired of Chris-names. I have a brother, and two brother-in-laws with Chris-names (Christian, Christopher and Cristofel). The only Variation I do like is Christoph and I don't go for any of the female variation.
Cameron - I have a lovely female friend with this name so I am biased. I like it.
Silas - Used to love it. I still like it and this it is sleek, and professional. A little more common now than when I was a kid, but I would never rule it out. I love the Biblical character and almost every literary character I know of with this name.
Simeon - Adore it! But, my amazing nephew is named this. Only a few people will make the Simion connection (moneky) and especially if you use the middle name George, like my sister did. Sims is his nickname and it's just a fabulous choice. I like Simon, but Simeon is a step up imo.
Titus - Strong name. It was on our short list for a very long time. No complaints, except that it rings very Roman.
Walter - I miss this name, along with Roger, Mortimer and Randolph. Bring it back. I would love to meet a little Walt.
Nicholas - Eh. Can't say anything bacd about it, but its rather boring imo, especially with the nickname Nick.
Jasper - Getting overused. I prefer Caspar.
Moses - Classy name! I was just thinking the other day that you rarely hear of anyone named Moses or Saul anymore. Just strong names with crazy aweome biblical references.
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"How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve upon the world." -Ann Frank
Mama to my "bright star" Clarisse Bituin and Wife to a seksi bulaklak, Julius. Mahal na mahal from our little family to yours!
Bethany - another name that I love, I always have. However, it's popularity in my generation keeps me away from it in terms of usability. But, I love the soft sounds of any name with a "th". Plus, there is no simpler, sweet name than Beth (except maybe Anna or Mary).
Elena - I only like this pronounced Ell-eh-nah. That is how I am used to it (Italian), but I have heard many Americans pronounce it E-lane-uh, which is Elaina to me. I adore this in the Italian, but mostly because I have a Zia Elena (aunt).
Susanna - at the risk of soundling like I am too nice in critiques... I love this too! I miss Susan-names. I think it is reminiscent of prairie days. In any case, it's refreshing, and I would use the nickname Sanna (zanna).
Carissa - I like it. Not my favorite, because I adore Larissa and Marissa. I do prefer Clarissa (biased).
Tabitha - not a huge fan, mostly because of the Tabby nickname (cat). I do like it as a whole, since it sounds pretty and is rarely used, but I would nix the common nickname and go with Bitsy, Tabs or someone entirely different.
Christiana - Nope. I am sick and tired of Chris-names. I have a brother, and two brother-in-laws with Chris-names (Christian, Christopher and Cristofel). The only Variation I do like is Christoph and I don't go for any of the female variation.
Cameron - I have a lovely female friend with this name so I am biased. I like it.
Silas - Used to love it. I still like it and this it is sleek, and professional. A little more common now than when I was a kid, but I would never rule it out. I love the Biblical character and almost every literary character I know of with this name.
Simeon - Adore it! But, my amazing nephew is named this. Only a few people will make the Simion connection (moneky) and especially if you use the middle name George, like my sister did. Sims is his nickname and it's just a fabulous choice. I like Simon, but Simeon is a step up imo.
Titus - Strong name. It was on our short list for a very long time. No complaints, except that it rings very Roman.
Walter - I miss this name, along with Roger, Mortimer and Randolph. Bring it back. I would love to meet a little Walt.
Nicholas - Eh. Can't say anything bacd about it, but its rather boring imo, especially with the nickname Nick.
Jasper - Getting overused. I prefer Caspar.
Moses - Classy name! I was just thinking the other day that you rarely hear of anyone named Moses or Saul anymore. Just strong names with crazy aweome biblical references.
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"How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve upon the world." -Ann Frank
Mama to my "bright star" Clarisse Bituin and Wife to a seksi bulaklak, Julius. Mahal na mahal from our little family to yours!
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Thanks! I appreciate your comments :-) DH and I are starting to talk about kids, so I've been working on my lists again. I've fallen in love with Simeon but I don't know anyone with that name. Good to hear that your nephew is named Simeon. Walter is close to our hearts as we both have beloved great-grandfathers with the name... it might use get used in the next few years if we have a boy!
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