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HelpThoughts on some family names
I went through some of my family tree today. What are your thoughts on these older names? Any good/bad initial images and reactions?
Adeline
Agnes
Anneke
Astrid
Birgit
Caroline
Edith
Elsa
Frieda
Harriet
Henriette
Ingrid
Margit
Nola
Sigrid
Stella
Synneva
Vera
Viola
Adeline
Agnes
Anneke
Astrid
Birgit
Caroline
Edith
Elsa
Frieda
Harriet
Henriette
Ingrid
Margit
Nola
Sigrid
Stella
Synneva
Vera
Viola
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Adeline- I think it aligns perfectly with today's trends. An Adeline would fit right in.
Agnes- This still sounds elderly to me; I can't quite get on the Agnes train yet.
Anneke- I've never particularly cared for this name or any variants of it.
Astrid- It's okay, though the initial sounds puts me off a little bit.
Birgit- I prefer Bridget.
Caroline- This is underused and sweet. It's on my list.
Edith- I've liked Edith for a long time, too. I think it's due for a comeback.
Elsa- I like it, but would hesitate to use it now that Frozen fever is everywhere.
Frieda- While it reminds me of Frida Kahlo, otherwise I'm not a fan of the look or sound.
Harriet- It's on my list. I think it's adorable, and you can use the nickname Hattie.
Henriette- This and Henrietta have been growing on me. They're very cuddly to me.
Ingrid- I've always found this to be cold and harsh.
Margit- It, like Birgit, doesn't make much of an impression on me.
Nola- I think this is pretty.
Sigrid- On a par with Ingrid.
Stella- I've always liked Stella. It's a little brash, but in a good way.
Synneva- I'm unfamiliar with this, but it reminds me of Sunniva, which I think is lovely.
Vera- I think Vera is good for a comeback as well.
Viola- Eh, I prefer Violet or Violette.
Agnes- This still sounds elderly to me; I can't quite get on the Agnes train yet.
Anneke- I've never particularly cared for this name or any variants of it.
Astrid- It's okay, though the initial sounds puts me off a little bit.
Birgit- I prefer Bridget.
Caroline- This is underused and sweet. It's on my list.
Edith- I've liked Edith for a long time, too. I think it's due for a comeback.
Elsa- I like it, but would hesitate to use it now that Frozen fever is everywhere.
Frieda- While it reminds me of Frida Kahlo, otherwise I'm not a fan of the look or sound.
Harriet- It's on my list. I think it's adorable, and you can use the nickname Hattie.
Henriette- This and Henrietta have been growing on me. They're very cuddly to me.
Ingrid- I've always found this to be cold and harsh.
Margit- It, like Birgit, doesn't make much of an impression on me.
Nola- I think this is pretty.
Sigrid- On a par with Ingrid.
Stella- I've always liked Stella. It's a little brash, but in a good way.
Synneva- I'm unfamiliar with this, but it reminds me of Sunniva, which I think is lovely.
Vera- I think Vera is good for a comeback as well.
Viola- Eh, I prefer Violet or Violette.
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I used Caroline for my first daughter! And I also love Harriet enough to use. Sigrid is lovely, much nicer than Ingrid, and so is Stella. Birgit and Viola make it onto the next level. Synneva would look better as Sunniva, as the sin + Eva combo is heavy theological. And I'm too fond of Margaret to enjoy Margit in an English-speaking environment.
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