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Re: Illyria and More Shakespearean Names
Illyria is actually really cool, imo, but getting people to spell it correctly might be a bit of a trial. I actually associate it with the TV show "Angel" more than I do with Shakespeare, to be honest (Illyria is the demonic entity that takes over Winifred Burkle, a.k.a. "Fred").As for the others...Alonso - "Allons-y, Alonso!" ("Dr. Who" joke.)
Amiens - I'm guessing it's "uh-MEEN" in French? Shakespeare has it as "a-mee-INZ," probably, it's been a while since I've read "As You Like It." Not personally a fan.
Ariel - I know it has historically been masculine, but I only picture a little mermaid when I see Ariel.
Caius - I actually like Caius! And it sort of fits in with a lot of other trending names at the moment.
Corin - Since it's probably pronounced the same as Corinne, it sounds feminine to me.
Francisco - Still commonly used today, mainly by Hispanic people. If I were Hispanic, I'd actually consider this for a boy.
Horatio - That first syllable... can't get past it.
Lysander - Cool name, would consider.
Sampson - I don't really like any "Sam-" names. Don't like Sam, sorry.
Toby - Feels childish... although I am warming up to Tobias. But not Toby.Charmian - Hehe, outside of "Antony & Cleopatra" I often mistakenly read this as Charmaine. Then, when I realize it's actually Charmian, I think of Charmin toilet paper, lol!
Cressida - Lovely name. It's on my PNL.
Desdemona - I like it quite a but, although that "demon" right in the middle can be off-putting.
Francisca - Gorgeous. I actually like this better than Francesca, which I do encounter even as an Anglophone in everyday life.
Luciana - Pretty. I'm more used to the Italian pronunciation, "loo-TSHAN-ah," though.
Nerissa - Lovely name.
Regan - Blech! Even though it's from my favorite Shakespeare play, blech!
Tamora - Makes me think of the author Tamora Pierce. I prefer Tamara anyway. In fact, if we're talking "Titus Andronicus," I'd take Lavinia over any of them!
Valeria - Very pretty. I mainly associate this with "Conan the Barbarian," though. ("Do you wanna live forever?")Please rate my personal name lists:www.behindthename.com/pnl/69381
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