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in reply to a message by Ismene
Melody - love it. I have always loved the feel of the name and how it is whimsical, yet established. This is my sister's top name. And, although she doesn't plan more kids, she is young, so I could never seriously consider it. Still gorgeous though, and not as common as you would think. Similar "ee" name? Harmoney.
Melanie - Almost as cute as melody, but just misses the mark. This is one of those names that is so sweet in it's full form but loses all it's luster when people start saying "Mel". Lanie would be sweet though. I like this name, and it reminds me of my childhood since it was kinda popular in my school.
Megara / Meg - Like it. Not sure I get the Jezebel reference. Wasn't she basically captured and forced to be given as a bride-gift? Her husband was kind've a weirdo who went crazy and murdered people (Hercules). Jezebel was an exotic dancer who tricked the king into murdering a prophet and then fell out a window and was eaten by dogs. I feel like Megara wins for positivity. Plus - it's a totally cool sound. Unfortunately, I think of the movie "Hercules" every time... which is not all bad. Just an obvious association.
Ellison - Hmm. Not digging it. I think I prefer Allison. This has a masculine vibe to me. Though, I do love Ellie.
Ellery - Like this. Even though it DOES make me think of celery... it's still one of those cool sounds. I live near a town with this name, and it's just fun to say.
Starling - Secretly adore this name. I could never use it (obvi, I have a daughter named Clarisse!)... but it's just sweet. It would get a lot of raised eyebrows in the real world, but it's still adorable. Only concern would be age-ability. Star and Starli are fantastic nicknames.
Glenna- Pretty. I like Glenda too. I guess I just like these semi-dusty monikers. This is so simple and smooth, with an easy sound and pretty spelling. I am surprised it's not more popular... but then again, I also wonder why Ramona, Thomasa and Alana are not more popular.
Bright - Like it. I know a girl named Brighty. She was supposed to be named Bridie, but her American family couldn't quite get the pronunciation. She is an adult, and a successful nurse. So, it totally works. Bright is a little more straightforward, but I like the imagery and feel of the name. Even though I would never use it myself.
Jolyon - Eh. The pronunciation is hard for me and it doesn't read as a name. However, if I met one, I would think it a cool name. It's certainly interesting to look at!
Wesley - Princess Bride fans unite! I will always love this name, those the name in the movie might have been Westley, hmm. In any case, this is one of those smooth and charming names. Everyone knows the name, Wes is a totally decent nickname, and it's a strong choice with no real stereotypes that I can think of. I will always root for this choice on someone's list.
Suggestions for "ee" names:
Dulcie
Holly
Betony
Tansy
Adelie
Shirlie
Anastacie
Natalie
Tiffany
Maely
Euphrasie
Tahnie
Haidee
Aracely
Carolie
Whitney
BOYS - Audley, Dudley, Chauncey, Karoly, Ramsey, Huey
Melanie - Almost as cute as melody, but just misses the mark. This is one of those names that is so sweet in it's full form but loses all it's luster when people start saying "Mel". Lanie would be sweet though. I like this name, and it reminds me of my childhood since it was kinda popular in my school.
Megara / Meg - Like it. Not sure I get the Jezebel reference. Wasn't she basically captured and forced to be given as a bride-gift? Her husband was kind've a weirdo who went crazy and murdered people (Hercules). Jezebel was an exotic dancer who tricked the king into murdering a prophet and then fell out a window and was eaten by dogs. I feel like Megara wins for positivity. Plus - it's a totally cool sound. Unfortunately, I think of the movie "Hercules" every time... which is not all bad. Just an obvious association.
Ellison - Hmm. Not digging it. I think I prefer Allison. This has a masculine vibe to me. Though, I do love Ellie.
Ellery - Like this. Even though it DOES make me think of celery... it's still one of those cool sounds. I live near a town with this name, and it's just fun to say.
Starling - Secretly adore this name. I could never use it (obvi, I have a daughter named Clarisse!)... but it's just sweet. It would get a lot of raised eyebrows in the real world, but it's still adorable. Only concern would be age-ability. Star and Starli are fantastic nicknames.
Glenna- Pretty. I like Glenda too. I guess I just like these semi-dusty monikers. This is so simple and smooth, with an easy sound and pretty spelling. I am surprised it's not more popular... but then again, I also wonder why Ramona, Thomasa and Alana are not more popular.
Bright - Like it. I know a girl named Brighty. She was supposed to be named Bridie, but her American family couldn't quite get the pronunciation. She is an adult, and a successful nurse. So, it totally works. Bright is a little more straightforward, but I like the imagery and feel of the name. Even though I would never use it myself.
Jolyon - Eh. The pronunciation is hard for me and it doesn't read as a name. However, if I met one, I would think it a cool name. It's certainly interesting to look at!
Wesley - Princess Bride fans unite! I will always love this name, those the name in the movie might have been Westley, hmm. In any case, this is one of those smooth and charming names. Everyone knows the name, Wes is a totally decent nickname, and it's a strong choice with no real stereotypes that I can think of. I will always root for this choice on someone's list.
Suggestions for "ee" names:
Dulcie
Holly
Betony
Tansy
Adelie
Shirlie
Anastacie
Natalie
Tiffany
Maely
Euphrasie
Tahnie
Haidee
Aracely
Carolie
Whitney
BOYS - Audley, Dudley, Chauncey, Karoly, Ramsey, Huey
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I actually love Mel! :) I think that's what draws me to both names, though I like them both in full as well, and have considered "Lenny" for Melanie.
This is what I'm worried about with Megara / Magaera:
"In modern French (mégère), Portuguese (megera), Modern Greek (μέγαιρα), Italian (megera) and Russian (мегера), this name denotes a jealous or spiteful woman - Google translates all five as "shrew"."
It's not something I was familiar with but I wonder how prevalent it is in the aforementioned countries.
Ellery IS fun to say. And even though I always been one to immediately hear "celery" I can't help but be totally enamored by it right now. It's nice to hear other name-nerdy people don't hate it, because I normally would shy far away.
Sad fact: I've never seen the Princess Bride... And I'm even an 80s baby! I have loved Wesley for quite some time now though and even enjoy Westley :) I went back and forth on those for awhile because I truly love "West." Your impression is exactly why I love it - smooth, handsome but humble, familiar but never trendy, ages well and fits a wide range of people :)
Dulcie is piqueing my interest today. And Audley would be cool if it didn't come off as "oddly" in my accent
This is what I'm worried about with Megara / Magaera:
"In modern French (mégère), Portuguese (megera), Modern Greek (μέγαιρα), Italian (megera) and Russian (мегера), this name denotes a jealous or spiteful woman - Google translates all five as "shrew"."
It's not something I was familiar with but I wonder how prevalent it is in the aforementioned countries.
Ellery IS fun to say. And even though I always been one to immediately hear "celery" I can't help but be totally enamored by it right now. It's nice to hear other name-nerdy people don't hate it, because I normally would shy far away.
Sad fact: I've never seen the Princess Bride... And I'm even an 80s baby! I have loved Wesley for quite some time now though and even enjoy Westley :) I went back and forth on those for awhile because I truly love "West." Your impression is exactly why I love it - smooth, handsome but humble, familiar but never trendy, ages well and fits a wide range of people :)
Dulcie is piqueing my interest today. And Audley would be cool if it didn't come off as "oddly" in my accent
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Haven't seen "The Princess Bride"?!
Inconceivable!!!
Really, you must bump rectifying this situation to the top of your downtime to-do list!
Inconceivable!!!
Really, you must bump rectifying this situation to the top of your downtime to-do list!
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lol
My thoughts exactly.
My thoughts exactly.
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I agree, watching this should be high on the to-do list.
It's just so endearing, quotable and happy-inducing. I mean, a movie MEANT to make you feel better when you are sick? What is better?
Inigo Montoya: That Vizzini, he can fuss.
Fezzik: Fuss, fuss… I think he like to scream at us.
Inigo Montoya: Probably he means no harm.
Fezzik: He’s really very short on charm.
Inigo Montoya: You have a great gift for rhyme.
Fezzik: Yes, yes, some of the time.
Vizzini: Enough of that.
Inigo Montoya: Fezzik, are there rocks ahead?
Fezzik: If there are, we all be dead.
Vizzini: No more rhymes now, I mean it.
Fezzik: Anybody want a peanut?
It's just so endearing, quotable and happy-inducing. I mean, a movie MEANT to make you feel better when you are sick? What is better?
Inigo Montoya: That Vizzini, he can fuss.
Fezzik: Fuss, fuss… I think he like to scream at us.
Inigo Montoya: Probably he means no harm.
Fezzik: He’s really very short on charm.
Inigo Montoya: You have a great gift for rhyme.
Fezzik: Yes, yes, some of the time.
Vizzini: Enough of that.
Inigo Montoya: Fezzik, are there rocks ahead?
Fezzik: If there are, we all be dead.
Vizzini: No more rhymes now, I mean it.
Fezzik: Anybody want a peanut?
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heheheh
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