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in reply to a message by RDNZL
I posted about George earlier, but I kept seeing Grace mentioned in other comments, so I had to ask about it here, in its own post.
Grace is one of those "virtue names" common among the Puritans that has survived to this day, and is common among both young girls and older women (though in the younger generation, its use seems to be mainly as a middle name). And I don't get it. I don't even think the word "grace" is attractive - it sounds like the exact opposite of what it describes. Like someone threw a bucket of ice water in your face. Honestly, I find (the admittedly dated) Joyce to be more attractive.
So... what's the appeal of Grace? Is it just the definition of the name? Or am I the only one put off by the sound?
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Grace is one of those "virtue names" common among the Puritans that has survived to this day, and is common among both young girls and older women (though in the younger generation, its use seems to be mainly as a middle name). And I don't get it. I don't even think the word "grace" is attractive - it sounds like the exact opposite of what it describes. Like someone threw a bucket of ice water in your face. Honestly, I find (the admittedly dated) Joyce to be more attractive.
So... what's the appeal of Grace? Is it just the definition of the name? Or am I the only one put off by the sound?
Please rate my personal name list:
www.behindthename.com/pnl/69381
http://greens-end.myminicity.com
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I'd never enjoyed Grace and then I had a lovely colleague whose brother started calling her Dis when they were toddlers and has never stopped. You must admit, that's not encouraging!
Also, yes it's a virtue name, but theologically it's not a favourite. I can readily imagine a Jewish Felicity, for instance, or Joy, but not Grace. Too specific.
Also, yes it's a virtue name, but theologically it's not a favourite. I can readily imagine a Jewish Felicity, for instance, or Joy, but not Grace. Too specific.
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I am glad someone else hates this. It reminds me of Grease.
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