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HelpRe: More on Griselda.
in reply to a message by Allibeth
Zelda is a family tradition in my family and one of my middle names. Both my first name, and my other middle name, are pretty rare, but it's Zelda people tend to find interesting.
It's rare enough that people comment on names in real life, but I have had quite a few remarks about Zelda, from Visa offices through to doctors, uni staff and just about anyone who'd see my full name. Coming home through French border control recently, I even had a border officer comment on it. Some people have found it odd or old-fashioned but I've also had a lot of people who've really loved it. And, unlike my other names, nobody needs to hear it pronounced or get it spelled out for them.
But since it's one of my names, I find it difficult to get fussed about it. I do think it has pizazz, and character. If I ever have a daughter I like it enough to use it as a middle name or one of her middle names, without it seeming like too troublesome a casual tradition to pass on, and I think many people couldn’t honestly say that about their own names, inherited or not. But, eh, since it's so familiar to me I can't get enthusiastic over it. It's fine. People seem to like it, or at least notice it. It's easy to spell and has a nice enough sound. If it weren't one of my names I'd probably find it quite fun and spunky.
Griselda is... okay. I think of Cats. Y'know, the musical. And I don't think it's as strong-sounding as Zelda. I'm not a huge fan of the Gri- sound.
But I wouldn't mind seeing Griselda used in real life. It'd be interesting, at least. And another Zelda, or a little Zelda, would be cool – not everyone will love it, but it’s certainly a memorable choice.
Harriet Olwen is wonderful, though. I love that a lot!
It's rare enough that people comment on names in real life, but I have had quite a few remarks about Zelda, from Visa offices through to doctors, uni staff and just about anyone who'd see my full name. Coming home through French border control recently, I even had a border officer comment on it. Some people have found it odd or old-fashioned but I've also had a lot of people who've really loved it. And, unlike my other names, nobody needs to hear it pronounced or get it spelled out for them.
But since it's one of my names, I find it difficult to get fussed about it. I do think it has pizazz, and character. If I ever have a daughter I like it enough to use it as a middle name or one of her middle names, without it seeming like too troublesome a casual tradition to pass on, and I think many people couldn’t honestly say that about their own names, inherited or not. But, eh, since it's so familiar to me I can't get enthusiastic over it. It's fine. People seem to like it, or at least notice it. It's easy to spell and has a nice enough sound. If it weren't one of my names I'd probably find it quite fun and spunky.
Griselda is... okay. I think of Cats. Y'know, the musical. And I don't think it's as strong-sounding as Zelda. I'm not a huge fan of the Gri- sound.
But I wouldn't mind seeing Griselda used in real life. It'd be interesting, at least. And another Zelda, or a little Zelda, would be cool – not everyone will love it, but it’s certainly a memorable choice.
Harriet Olwen is wonderful, though. I love that a lot!
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