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Gunnar
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Gobnait and Edelmira
I just rescued a cat. She's at the vet's being de-flea'd (etc.) right now. I wanted to call her Gobnait so badly, but she sneezed at it when I tried (twice!). Plus, my dh wouldn't have it. We settled on Ipse Dixit, nn Ipsie.
Gobnait seemed to fit her because she's serious and deep. Gobnait has unexpected depth to it so I thought it could work. Plus, I don't expect to ever get to hear of it being used on a human. Ah, well.
Edelmira is another GP. My cousin is named Edel and I grew up thinking that it was an Irish form of Adele. But no. Apparently Edel was very popular in Ireland when my cousin was born. There was a nun or a nurse with that name that was greatly admired. But where did the name come from originally? Being a namenerd and doing a little digging I found Edelmira. That's my theory as to the origin of Edel and I'm sticking to it. It's gorgeous. Plus, I have a thing for Spanish variants of Germanic names. I picture ancient Gothic tribes moving into the Iberian penninsula. Fun.
I just rescued a cat. She's at the vet's being de-flea'd (etc.) right now. I wanted to call her Gobnait so badly, but she sneezed at it when I tried (twice!). Plus, my dh wouldn't have it. We settled on Ipse Dixit, nn Ipsie.
Gobnait seemed to fit her because she's serious and deep. Gobnait has unexpected depth to it so I thought it could work. Plus, I don't expect to ever get to hear of it being used on a human. Ah, well.
Edelmira is another GP. My cousin is named Edel and I grew up thinking that it was an Irish form of Adele. But no. Apparently Edel was very popular in Ireland when my cousin was born. There was a nun or a nurse with that name that was greatly admired. But where did the name come from originally? Being a namenerd and doing a little digging I found Edelmira. That's my theory as to the origin of Edel and I'm sticking to it. It's gorgeous. Plus, I have a thing for Spanish variants of Germanic names. I picture ancient Gothic tribes moving into the Iberian penninsula. Fun.
This message was edited 10/12/2012, 10:48 AM
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Edel
I believe this woman is the main inspiration for Edel's use in Ireland:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edel_Quinn
It says on Wikipedia that Edel Quinn's birth name was Edelweiss. (At the bottom, in the external links section.) Very interesting name for an Irish girl. I wonder if her parents pronounced it with a w or a v sound.
I too found the name Edel a while ago and was intrigued by it.
I believe this woman is the main inspiration for Edel's use in Ireland:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edel_Quinn
It says on Wikipedia that Edel Quinn's birth name was Edelweiss. (At the bottom, in the external links section.) Very interesting name for an Irish girl. I wonder if her parents pronounced it with a w or a v sound.
I too found the name Edel a while ago and was intrigued by it.
This message was edited 10/12/2012, 10:51 AM
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Oh, thank you!
Edelweiss?!!!
I just used Edelweiss in a poll today (Matilda Edelweiss). I didn't dare hope Edelweiss was the origin of Edel but now you've given me proof. Wow! Thanks. Wait until I tell my cousin. . . .
Edelweiss?!!!
I just used Edelweiss in a poll today (Matilda Edelweiss). I didn't dare hope Edelweiss was the origin of Edel but now you've given me proof. Wow! Thanks. Wait until I tell my cousin. . . .
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Just curious - I've never heard the name pronounced. Is it ED-əl or EED-əl (or something different)?
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pronunciation
It varies, actually. My mother (also from Ireland, but living in US since late 1950's) says, "ee-DEL." Other family members (in Ireland) say it either the same way as my mother or "eh-DEL." It's a puzzle, really.
I should say that my family are from the South, Counties Cork and Tipperary. Other parts of Ireland may have different ways to say the same name.
It varies, actually. My mother (also from Ireland, but living in US since late 1950's) says, "ee-DEL." Other family members (in Ireland) say it either the same way as my mother or "eh-DEL." It's a puzzle, really.
I should say that my family are from the South, Counties Cork and Tipperary. Other parts of Ireland may have different ways to say the same name.
This message was edited 10/12/2012, 11:18 AM
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Thanks!
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So strong and proud, Byron. He deserves more attention than he gets. :-)
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I don't remember the last time I've seen it discussed on this board (which is part of the reason i forgot all about it), which surprises me, since it seems like the kind of name many posters would like.
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Xenia ...
I love the way it looks and sounds. I'd pronounce it ZEN-ee-uh. I'm not totally sure if it would be pronounced the way I like although I feel pretty sure in an English-speaking culture that it probably would be. My only reservation is that it's so similar to Xena (as in Xena: Warrior Princess). Anyway, I think it could be a fun name with which to pair mns.
I love the way it looks and sounds. I'd pronounce it ZEN-ee-uh. I'm not totally sure if it would be pronounced the way I like although I feel pretty sure in an English-speaking culture that it probably would be. My only reservation is that it's so similar to Xena (as in Xena: Warrior Princess). Anyway, I think it could be a fun name with which to pair mns.
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Xenia is a beauty, I agree.
I prefer either "ZEEN-yuh" or Russian "KSEEN-yuh." The explosive "ks" sound is irresistable to me. But "ZEN-yuh / ZEN-ee-uh" is definitely the most likely pronunciation in an English-speaking culture (and therefore the easiest to live with).
I prefer either "ZEEN-yuh" or Russian "KSEEN-yuh." The explosive "ks" sound is irresistable to me. But "ZEN-yuh / ZEN-ee-uh" is definitely the most likely pronunciation in an English-speaking culture (and therefore the easiest to live with).
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Katica
I love the sound of it and it reflects my Slovene heritage. For all I know it could have been my great great grandmother's nickname. :-)
I love the sound of it and it reflects my Slovene heritage. For all I know it could have been my great great grandmother's nickname. :-)
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It's pronounced 'KAH-tee-tzah'. Audio here: http://www.forvo.com/search/katica/
And it's usually used as a nickname for Katarina or Kata, although it was sometimes used on it's own. I have a great-aunt whose full name is Katica (her sisters are Danica, Marica and Janica). The -ica forms (diminutive suffix) as full names are dated now.
And it's usually used as a nickname for Katarina or Kata, although it was sometimes used on it's own. I have a great-aunt whose full name is Katica (her sisters are Danica, Marica and Janica). The -ica forms (diminutive suffix) as full names are dated now.
This message was edited 10/12/2012, 12:14 PM
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Elsie.
:)
:)
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Zing!
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Jane
I met a good Jane, so it's made me appreciate the name more and see it as stylish rather than plain and common.
I met a good Jane, so it's made me appreciate the name more and see it as stylish rather than plain and common.
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JASMINKA
Hoooly crap. Jasminka may be the cutest nickname I've ever heard. I suddenly love Jasmina (although I'd probably spell it Yasmina for clear pronunciation outside Slavic countries). Jasmine is one of those names that got super trendy for a while, but still really appeals to me.
Also, I actually know a Malina, although she has zero Slavic heritage.
Hoooly crap. Jasminka may be the cutest nickname I've ever heard. I suddenly love Jasmina (although I'd probably spell it Yasmina for clear pronunciation outside Slavic countries). Jasmine is one of those names that got super trendy for a while, but still really appeals to me.
Also, I actually know a Malina, although she has zero Slavic heritage.
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Ooh, Jasmina is beautiful. Thanks for that new one. :-)
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Mirèio (f) or Philomel (f) and River (m) or Sigmund (m) (etc)
I love Mireio because of it's oddness and the -o feminine-name ending. I also love Philomel because it's offbeat but pretty. I've long loved Philomene and Philomena and Philomela is pretty cool too, but I just like the poetic association and cut-off sound of Philomel.
Boys' names - I'm seriously warming to River as a male middle name. I've long hated it, but I think I might like it now. I also like Sigmund for no real reason.
Other contestants: Ira, Siegfried, Cosmo, Zephyr and Arminius.
Tullia, Vespera, Temperance, Magnolia, Ibtisam, Ermenegilda, Azzurra, Ankita, Ceres and Ligia.
Names I'd never thought I'd like but I have started to recently :)
I love Mireio because of it's oddness and the -o feminine-name ending. I also love Philomel because it's offbeat but pretty. I've long loved Philomene and Philomena and Philomela is pretty cool too, but I just like the poetic association and cut-off sound of Philomel.
Boys' names - I'm seriously warming to River as a male middle name. I've long hated it, but I think I might like it now. I also like Sigmund for no real reason.
Other contestants: Ira, Siegfried, Cosmo, Zephyr and Arminius.
Tullia, Vespera, Temperance, Magnolia, Ibtisam, Ermenegilda, Azzurra, Ankita, Ceres and Ligia.
Names I'd never thought I'd like but I have started to recently :)
This message was edited 10/11/2012, 12:54 PM
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I LOVE Mireio!
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:)
It's so different, isn't it? I love that.
It's so different, isn't it? I love that.
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Arlo.
He just makes me :)
He just makes me :)
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I agree -- Arlo is funky and artsy and just an all-around good guy.
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Elena
Elena (prn: eh-LAYH-nah) has been on my radar for a while but it has been overlooked, recently I discovered it's beauty and have decided that I love it. Combo I'm in love with is Elena Maxine.
The newest boys name is a toss up between Sydney (though this was my favourite name a couple of years back so does it count? It's more of a re-discovery), Harrison, Tennyson, and Sebastian. Combos with these boys names are: Harrison Dane, Sebastian Wolfgang, and Sydney Alexander. Struggling with a middle name for Tennyson.
Elena (prn: eh-LAYH-nah) has been on my radar for a while but it has been overlooked, recently I discovered it's beauty and have decided that I love it. Combo I'm in love with is Elena Maxine.
The newest boys name is a toss up between Sydney (though this was my favourite name a couple of years back so does it count? It's more of a re-discovery), Harrison, Tennyson, and Sebastian. Combos with these boys names are: Harrison Dane, Sebastian Wolfgang, and Sydney Alexander. Struggling with a middle name for Tennyson.
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Ramona
Its one of my favourites now.
Its one of my favourites now.
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Oh hey, me too. :D
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Cool :)
o
o
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Darla
I like how un-historic and trashy this name is. I think it gives it a lot of character! I also like the sound. I put it in the same sassy category as Lulu and Twyla.
I like how un-historic and trashy this name is. I think it gives it a lot of character! I also like the sound. I put it in the same sassy category as Lulu and Twyla.
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Dear Darla....
You are trashy and adorable and that's why I adore you.
Love Alfalfa.
You are trashy and adorable and that's why I adore you.
Love Alfalfa.
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Galina (rediscovery) and Javier.
X
X
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love Galina
doesn't it mean hen? I gotta get into it, I love the sounds and that meaning is funny.
doesn't it mean hen? I gotta get into it, I love the sounds and that meaning is funny.
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Nova
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Juliana
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Christine
I can't really say that I love it right now, but it's on my mind.
I can't really say that I love it right now, but it's on my mind.
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I really like Christine. It's so crisp, bright and pretty. I really do NOT like Christina though, which seems trite and uppity. Amazing what one letter/syllable can do...
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Christine Daaé! *Loves*
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Laurel and Spencer
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Caspian (m) and Melody (f)
I dont know, but there is something about these names that I find intriguing.
I dont know, but there is something about these names that I find intriguing.
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Journey
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Prosper
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Giselle
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pref. Gisèle :)
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Love Giselle
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Mari
It's simple and nice - never really struck me before but atm I like it.
It's simple and nice - never really struck me before but atm I like it.
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This is the middle name of one of my cousin's - Michaela Mari :)
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Vitaly!
Watched Lord of War and this was the brother of the main character, Yuri, and I really just fell in love with it.
Watched Lord of War and this was the brother of the main character, Yuri, and I really just fell in love with it.
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I really like Vitaly, but it's very strongly associated with the boxer here and I'm not his biggest fan.
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Anthea (f) and Roland
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love both of them. In fact I almost put Roland in my own post :)
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Roland!
Roland is very lovely. I like it for geeky reasons, but I also like it because it's a pretty great name. It's just handsome, and weirdly under-appreciated.
PS: This was meant to be a reply to Just Jonquil, but either way. Sorry for screwing up my reply :3
Roland is very lovely. I like it for geeky reasons, but I also like it because it's a pretty great name. It's just handsome, and weirdly under-appreciated.
PS: This was meant to be a reply to Just Jonquil, but either way. Sorry for screwing up my reply :3
This message was edited 10/11/2012, 12:59 PM
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Élodie and Eustace
Also a re-appreciation for Ursula, Helena, and Fiacre
Also a re-appreciation for Ursula, Helena, and Fiacre
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I'm a huge fan of Elodie (potential future daughters name) i like Ursula alot too :)
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Finnegan
I'm not sure why, but I've come to love it recently.
That, and Lennox.
I'm not sure why, but I've come to love it recently.
That, and Lennox.
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Opal
I'm captivated by it's . . . opalescence, I guess. It shimmers. Cato is a close second, surging up the ranks on my shorter boys' list.
I'm captivated by it's . . . opalescence, I guess. It shimmers. Cato is a close second, surging up the ranks on my shorter boys' list.
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Adore Opal. It has a lot of family significance for me, so I plan on using it as a mn.
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Kai (m/f)
Love it on both genders, but recently more on girls.
Love it on both genders, but recently more on girls.
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Kamila
Yep... On a name tour of Eastern Europe while in the comfort of my own home.
Yep... On a name tour of Eastern Europe while in the comfort of my own home.
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Ramona
It's a name I used to love a lot, but I'm just now getting back into it after a period of neglect.
It's a name I used to love a lot, but I'm just now getting back into it after a period of neglect.
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Plácido
I would never use it, though!
I would never use it, though!
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Naomi
I'm stuck on what to use it in though. First name? Middle name? Here are some ideas I've had.
Naomi Elisa
Naomi Anne
Naomi Catherine
Naomi Renata
Madeleine Naomi
Susannah Naomi
Theresa Naomi
I'm stuck on what to use it in though. First name? Middle name? Here are some ideas I've had.
Naomi Elisa
Naomi Anne
Naomi Catherine
Naomi Renata
Madeleine Naomi
Susannah Naomi
Theresa Naomi
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I would prefer Naomi Elise to Naomi Elisa, actually.
I really like Naomi Catherine and Naomi Renata, though.
I really like Naomi Catherine and Naomi Renata, though.
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I have to say I like it in the mn spot. It's refreshing. The combos with Naomi as fn tend to fall back on obvious classics like Anne and Catherine. I try and avoid that, because I want to decrease the likelihood of another person's child having the exact same combo.
Theresa Naomi is a goodie!
Theresa Naomi is a goodie!
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Oh, I really like Naomi as a first name. I think it can be tricky in the middle name spot, as it can end up sounding a little abrupt with some longer names, and unfinished with some shorter names. In saying that, Teresa Naomi is very cute. But as a first name, I love Naomi Catherine and Naomi Renata - Renata is an underused gem, IMO. I think Naomi Anne is a little plain, maybe Naomi Annika or something similar would add the extra 'pop' that is missing? Naomi Elisa is pretty, but a little short for my liking.
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Beowulf
I like it a lot.
I like it a lot.
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I had it on my PNL for a good while (I've removed it now), but it didn't get a lot of love. BOO. It's such a cool name.
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Murphy
It's just been on my mind today. For a boy.
It's just been on my mind today. For a boy.
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I have a wicked soft spot for Irish/Scottish surnames as FNs. Murphy is way up there.
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I like Sedna, too
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Yay, Sanaa! I've had this one on my long list for such a long time. It's nice to see someone else getting in to it :)
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Tilda
It's my new favourite for my future cat :) Previously I was going to call her Clotilde. But now Tilda has captured my heart! :)
It's my new favourite for my future cat :) Previously I was going to call her Clotilde. But now Tilda has captured my heart! :)
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Clotilde with the nickname Tilda is really sweet, for a little girl or a kitty.
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Viggo
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I love Viggo!
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Hugo
Of course it sounds awful with SOs last name :(
Of course it sounds awful with SOs last name :(
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Elliott
For a boy of course...
For a boy of course...
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That's really interesting, I didn't realise it had much of a history. Does your aunts sister like her name?
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