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in reply to a message by RDNZL
It's not so much that I hear the name often in real life (I did once hear of an acquaintance using it for a daughter, and I thought it sounded awkward and...frankly Amish/unworldly), but I know it gets a lot of attention on this website, which baffles me. I find the sound (especially the English pronunciation) and look of the name to be extremely unappealing; I especially do not care for the "laid" syllable. It gives me a feeling of revulsion. I also cannot manage to not associate the name with "milk maid."
It's ironic because the name I'd most likely choose for a daughter, Alice, after my grandmother, is derived from the same root as Adelaide.
I don't mind Ada, Adeline, or Adèle, but Adelaide I find repulsive.
It's ironic because the name I'd most likely choose for a daughter, Alice, after my grandmother, is derived from the same root as Adelaide.
I don't mind Ada, Adeline, or Adèle, but Adelaide I find repulsive.
This message was edited 5/1/2016, 2:43 PM
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I think it's really quite pretty! Hypothetically. In real life it's actually clunky. I like how many vowels it has and how bright it is. It also looks beautiful. But ever since I said it out loud a few times it fell off of my favorites list.
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I don't get how it sounds Amish. I always thought it sounded more British than American.
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Milk maids and getting laid ... totally
Adelaide down ma life fer ya.
I don't think it's supposed to be stylishly clunky / hipster, I think it's supposed to seem spiffy and vaguely French.
I wish it were Adalheid. Then I would think it was stylishly clunky
Adelaide down ma life fer ya.
I don't think it's supposed to be stylishly clunky / hipster, I think it's supposed to seem spiffy and vaguely French.
I wish it were Adalheid. Then I would think it was stylishly clunky
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I like *because* it's a little clunky and ugly. I would never use it IRL, but I would admire the chutzpah of someone who would. It doesn't need to be pretty.
This message was edited 5/1/2016, 3:10 PM
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I like some clunky names. I have a fondness for Dorothy and Frances, and even Irma to a degree, which aren't exactly thought of as "pretty" lately. I understand the appeal in wanting to go against the "pretty" trends, and I dabble in the practice myself.
Adelaide, however, crosses the line. I find it almost offensive; nauseating.
Adelaide, however, crosses the line. I find it almost offensive; nauseating.
This message was edited 5/1/2016, 3:15 PM
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Hi !!!
What means "chutzpah"?
I'm among the people who would use Adelaide in real life!!!
Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
What means "chutzpah"?
I'm among the people who would use Adelaide in real life!!!
Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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It means balls, for lack of a better word. Audacity? ;)
This message was edited 5/1/2016, 3:17 PM
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Hi !!!
????
What I said in English????
I'm so sotty if I wrote something strange!!!! TT TT
I mean "dancing parties" linked with past centuries...
You know...ehm...Valzer, elaborated gowns...
What is the right word?
????
What I said in English????
I'm so sotty if I wrote something strange!!!! TT TT
I mean "dancing parties" linked with past centuries...
You know...ehm...Valzer, elaborated gowns...
What is the right word?
This message was edited 5/1/2016, 3:26 PM
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In English we say something "takes balls" ... as if you must have testicles to make you behave so ... if it involves asserting yourself rashly or with disregard for manners.
I guess it's possible you are pretending to be innocent, but I'm explaining just in case.
I guess it's possible you are pretending to be innocent, but I'm explaining just in case.
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Hi !!!
Thanks...
Something like this is said also in Italian but...
On Web I found 'ball' also as a variant of 'dancing party' or 'festival' ... What is the word for this kind of dated very upperclass/ royal thing?
Byeeeeeeee
Thanks...
Something like this is said also in Italian but...
On Web I found 'ball' also as a variant of 'dancing party' or 'festival' ... What is the word for this kind of dated very upperclass/ royal thing?
Byeeeeeeee
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balls = con testicoli
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A gala?
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Ball is the only one I know of. Or at least, it's the only one that I have heard used to describe such a thing. A formal partner-dance party.
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Hi !!!!
I agree with you only for Adelaide diminutives...
I dislike all Adela, Adele, Adeline etc...
But I love Adelaide...
Firts of all because it means "noble"...
Here in Italy is an upperclass name...
I think that maybe some Savoy princesses used this name..and also German and French noblewomen.
So even if it is quite dated (also where I live) it has a romantic feel of nobilty, balls and so on.
This is my opinion obviously XD.
Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
I agree with you only for Adelaide diminutives...
I dislike all Adela, Adele, Adeline etc...
But I love Adelaide...
Firts of all because it means "noble"...
Here in Italy is an upperclass name...
I think that maybe some Savoy princesses used this name..and also German and French noblewomen.
So even if it is quite dated (also where I live) it has a romantic feel of nobilty, balls and so on.
This is my opinion obviously XD.
Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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