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in reply to a message by Mareasi
I have to say I think some of the responses to your names list have been way harsh. I agree mostly with Anneza's opinions about the names you've picked out. It's so funny how people have such strong reactions to the names you've chosen, so here I'm going to try and be balanced because although most of them aren't my style I think you've got a decent list.
Benjamin - would either go by Benjamin or Benji : I think Benji for a child is cute but I think Ben would be better on a teenager/adult, but it could end up suiting him!
Willoughby - Will : I like the way Willoughby looks on the page but I think it would inevitably get shortened to Will when speaking. I think this is another one of those names that suits a kid and an old man but probably not a teenager or an adult.
Rufus : I like it. I don't think that someone with this name would get teased as another commentor suggested, it's not that peculiar or wacky. My reservation is there's a lot of sibilant 's' sounds in Rufus Morris. Would you mind that?
William - I really like William, but is William Morris usable? From the reactions of most people they totally missed the William Morris connection, and if they got it then they were amused/in favor, so I'd say you can definitely use this. I prefer William to Willoughby.
Edgar : Completely usable. I think in the UK last year one of the most popular boys names on the rise was Stanley, which I never thought would be en vogue again! So old man fashioned names definitely won't sound out of place. I prefer Edmund to Edgar.
Benedict : I like it. I have two friends called Benedict, one goes by Ben. I really like the name and think that the Benedict Cumberbatch associations can only be a good thing. If you like it, use it.
Ivor : I'm in the minority it seems. I like this name. With your surname it has a kind of 30's elegance that I dig.
Elijah, Noah & Reuben : All popular names that I come across all the time in church creches and sunday school classes. None of these names are my style but I think they're all perfectly usable and not bad choices. I like Elias better than Elijah.
On to the girls names...
Matilda - Would go by Matilda, Tilda or Mattie, but not Tilly : Of the nicknames you suggested Tilda is probably my favorite. I also think Matilda Morris has a really nice flow.
Violet - This is a solid name but it'd be a shame if it was constantly shortened to 'Vi'
Patience - I've had work colleagues who have been called Patience and it's suited them just fine. Nobody shortened it to Pat. I don't think the name necessarily spells trouble because there's no obvious nickname.
Georgina (Georgie), Charlotte (Lottie) & Catherine (Katie) : Classic names that are timeless and your nickname suggestions are sensible. Of the three names I actually prefer Charlotte, it sounds bouncier and friendlier than the other two.
Phoebe : It's another one of those not my style names but I could imagine it working very well for you. In context of your list I really like this name.
Flora - Florrie : I always think of Florrie as being a nickname for Florence. Flora is such a lovely name it would be a shame to lose it behind an elaboration.
Ottilie : This (along with Phoebe) is probably the name I personally like least, but weirdly, when coupled with your surname I kinda love it. Ottilie Morris sounds wonderful, like a storybook character! So Ottilie is the winner of the girls names for me.
Morgana : This could work. It would be extra cool if you had Welsh heritage.
Gretel : I second whoever said Greta sounds nicer but Gretel would be fine to use.
Pearl : Poor Pearl, I think all of your previous name suggestions for girls have been nicer and more interesting. Maybe as a middle name?
Benjamin - would either go by Benjamin or Benji : I think Benji for a child is cute but I think Ben would be better on a teenager/adult, but it could end up suiting him!
Willoughby - Will : I like the way Willoughby looks on the page but I think it would inevitably get shortened to Will when speaking. I think this is another one of those names that suits a kid and an old man but probably not a teenager or an adult.
Rufus : I like it. I don't think that someone with this name would get teased as another commentor suggested, it's not that peculiar or wacky. My reservation is there's a lot of sibilant 's' sounds in Rufus Morris. Would you mind that?
William - I really like William, but is William Morris usable? From the reactions of most people they totally missed the William Morris connection, and if they got it then they were amused/in favor, so I'd say you can definitely use this. I prefer William to Willoughby.
Edgar : Completely usable. I think in the UK last year one of the most popular boys names on the rise was Stanley, which I never thought would be en vogue again! So old man fashioned names definitely won't sound out of place. I prefer Edmund to Edgar.
Benedict : I like it. I have two friends called Benedict, one goes by Ben. I really like the name and think that the Benedict Cumberbatch associations can only be a good thing. If you like it, use it.
Ivor : I'm in the minority it seems. I like this name. With your surname it has a kind of 30's elegance that I dig.
Elijah, Noah & Reuben : All popular names that I come across all the time in church creches and sunday school classes. None of these names are my style but I think they're all perfectly usable and not bad choices. I like Elias better than Elijah.
On to the girls names...
Matilda - Would go by Matilda, Tilda or Mattie, but not Tilly : Of the nicknames you suggested Tilda is probably my favorite. I also think Matilda Morris has a really nice flow.
Violet - This is a solid name but it'd be a shame if it was constantly shortened to 'Vi'
Patience - I've had work colleagues who have been called Patience and it's suited them just fine. Nobody shortened it to Pat. I don't think the name necessarily spells trouble because there's no obvious nickname.
Georgina (Georgie), Charlotte (Lottie) & Catherine (Katie) : Classic names that are timeless and your nickname suggestions are sensible. Of the three names I actually prefer Charlotte, it sounds bouncier and friendlier than the other two.
Phoebe : It's another one of those not my style names but I could imagine it working very well for you. In context of your list I really like this name.
Flora - Florrie : I always think of Florrie as being a nickname for Florence. Flora is such a lovely name it would be a shame to lose it behind an elaboration.
Ottilie : This (along with Phoebe) is probably the name I personally like least, but weirdly, when coupled with your surname I kinda love it. Ottilie Morris sounds wonderful, like a storybook character! So Ottilie is the winner of the girls names for me.
Morgana : This could work. It would be extra cool if you had Welsh heritage.
Gretel : I second whoever said Greta sounds nicer but Gretel would be fine to use.
Pearl : Poor Pearl, I think all of your previous name suggestions for girls have been nicer and more interesting. Maybe as a middle name?
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