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Re: Names from Madame d'Aulnoy's fairy tales
Fascinating list! Some thoughts:Famferluche - fun to say. What does it mean?
Magot - far too close to 'maggot' to use as a name. Incidentally, this is the same problem I have with the spelling Margot / Margo instead of Margaux, even though I know a lot of people prefer the former and hate the latter.
Fleur d'Amour and Belle-de-nuit have pretty meanings, but honestly, they sound like the handle a prostitute/escort/stripper/porn actress might use. Maybe a 'high end' and 'educated' kind of escort/hooker, but it gives off those kind of vibes all the same. Seriously, 'Beauty of the Night'? It's all there in the name.
I like Léandre. Apricotine sounds like it should be the name of a yoghurt, or cocktail, or a soft drink.
Tintin and Oeillet sound like they might be cute names for a pet cat or something. Lionne certainly would!
I quite like Printanière and Ismene. Zenolide and Marthesie are both really cool. I think I could warm to them.
Roussette would be cute for a cat.
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