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Eunice
I like most Eu- names for girls. I like Eudora, Eulalie, Eugenia. But Somehow I always forget about poor Eunice. She's been growing on me lately. What do you think of Eunice? Too old fashioned to even make it into the old-lady-name trend? Also, how do you say it? I say "YOO-niss", but I often hear "yoo-NEECE".
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There's a rather distinguished girls' school about 5 hours drive from where I live. It's called Eunice, and very firmly pronounced you-NEE-see.I'd prefer it as YOU-niss, but it doesn't seem quite human.
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This name reminds me of urine.
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I say YOO-niss and I don't really like the name. The sound isn't very attractive, unlike Eudora or Eulalie.
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I've never been able to get behind Eunice. The sound just doesn't really appeal to me (I say YOO-niss), and it also makes me think of "eunuch." I don't dislike it though, I just don't want to run up to it and give it a hug, either.
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dittothat is exactly what I think ...
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I like it very much, though I don't know if it's ready for a comeback.I pronounce it "YOO-niss". I think that's how Eunice Kennedy Shriver pronounced her name.
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I love Eunice. I think it's sweet and interesting and sharp all at the same time. I pronounce it YOO-niss also.
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Oh, I love Eunice, but my opinion is never very representative of a broader demographic -- there are very few (if at all) "old-lady" names that don't pluck at my heart. I pronounce it "YOO-niss."
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It just isn't very usable in my opinion. I knew a Kendra Eunice (twin to Kelsey Emiline) in high school if that helps, she didn't like it at all.
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I pronounce it Yoo-niss. It's just so old that I'm afraid it will fall apart.
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Yes, I find Eunice to be overly dowdy, and not usable. Sorry. I love Eugenia, and Eulalie, though. I sang in a concert with a Eudora once. She was gorgeous.
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This was the name of a great aunt of mine so when I here it all I picture is a strict elderly lady. It's not as regal as Eudora, Eulalie or Eugenia but I think it could be usable as a middle name. My great aunt pronounced it YOO-niss so that's how I do too.

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Not quite my cup of tea, but it's not bad. I can see it on a little girl.

This message was edited 7/3/2011, 7:31 AM

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It may be because I'm a name-nerd, but I like it a lot. It has a sweet old lady feel. I'm thinking most people may think it's too old-fashioned, but I love it.
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