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Re: McCallum

by LillyMargaret (guest)

4/21/2018, 10:26 AM

I don't understand the whole Mc- trend... Callum is fine on its own, why add a prefix?

- Tisiphone

4/21/2018, 10:55 AM

I'm with you. I think it sounds silly

- RDNZL +5

4/21/2018, 10:32 AM

I'm the opposite. I don't like Callum, and I think the Mc- adds a little something that makes it better. I actually like a few Mc- names, though.

- Jagoda (-doe) +4

4/21/2018, 10:33 AM

I actually kind of hate Callum, the Mc really does make it better!

- RDNZL +3

4/21/2018, 10:41 AM

Right? It makes it "brighter", or something. I don't know how to explain it, lol.

So, count me as someone who likes McCallum. :)

- Jagoda (-doe) +2

4/21/2018, 10:46 AM

I think adding that extra syllable, with two quite hard consonants, makes it punchier. It adds a rhythm to it as well... maybe?

I also knew a McAlistair and also thought that was punchy.

This message was edited 4/21/2018, 10:47 AM

- RDNZL +1

4/21/2018, 10:53 AM

McAlistair is nice. I approve.

- Jagoda (-doe)

4/21/2018, 10:54 AM

Much brighter than Alistair :)

- Jagoda (-doe)

4/21/2018, 10:27 AM

Family surname, maybe.

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