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I am looking for feedback on Jerome and Marcel, both male names.
It was pointed out that I might have a preference for two syllable names with second syllable stressors. So... I have been checking databases and found tons that I never really considered.
The two male names that rose to the top were Jerome and Marcel - so I am curious about them.
(Recently added Renard and Gerard to this interest list, so feel free to compare it to those).
It was pointed out that I might have a preference for two syllable names with second syllable stressors. So... I have been checking databases and found tons that I never really considered.
The two male names that rose to the top were Jerome and Marcel - so I am curious about them.
(Recently added Renard and Gerard to this interest list, so feel free to compare it to those).
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I adore both of them. Especially Jerome. These names are making a bit of a comeback where I live, but they're not overly popular. I think they're beautiful classic, retro names.
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Thank you. Glad to hear they are used somewhere. Once I read them, I wonder immediately why they are not more popular.
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Thank you. Feedback has been positive, so this is great!
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Very chic
I support this.
I support this.
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I've been fond of Jerome since I was very young, partly because of the sound and feel of the name, but also influenced by one of my favorite story books:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/JEROME-Frog-Witch-story-1967-Ressner-PARENTS-MAGAZINE-PRESS-/201285684534
Never have understood why it isn't more popular.
Marcel isn't a personal favorite on paper, but I used to know a very sweet boy by the name so I have good associations; I think he'd be about college age now.
I also quite like Gerard, though I do prefer the first syllable stressed, personally. Of the names you mention, I think Jerome and Marcel are most interesting together as siblings, but Gerard and Marcel work nicely too.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/JEROME-Frog-Witch-story-1967-Ressner-PARENTS-MAGAZINE-PRESS-/201285684534
Never have understood why it isn't more popular.
Marcel isn't a personal favorite on paper, but I used to know a very sweet boy by the name so I have good associations; I think he'd be about college age now.
I also quite like Gerard, though I do prefer the first syllable stressed, personally. Of the names you mention, I think Jerome and Marcel are most interesting together as siblings, but Gerard and Marcel work nicely too.
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I thought about this - I have never considered stressing the first syllable of Gerard before. I tried all weekend to pronounce it (annoyed DH all weekend too!). I just think my accent doesn't manage that sound well. Quite interesting pronuciation though - I like both.
In any case - thanks for the Jerome and Marcel comments too.
In any case - thanks for the Jerome and Marcel comments too.
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I can see where you are coming from with Jerome v. Jeremy v. Jeremiah.
Where I live, there were oodles of boys named Jeremy running aroun in the 90s and Jeremiah is considered "very Amish" here. I suppose it is because we live near a very high Amish population and there seem to be a lot of Jeremiahs. Both are quite handsome names though.
Where I live, there were oodles of boys named Jeremy running aroun in the 90s and Jeremiah is considered "very Amish" here. I suppose it is because we live near a very high Amish population and there seem to be a lot of Jeremiahs. Both are quite handsome names though.
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I'm enjoying these names you're coming up with, and would find any of the four very refreshing to see; Jerome and Gerard especially have an old-fashioned debonair thing going on. I've only ever met really old men called Marcel, but that probably means it's ripe for revival - am very surprised to see it's showing up in the British charts! I wonder why.
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Oo, I like debonair.
I tend to like a lot of names that went through British popularity, so I guess I am not entirely surprised. Both names are somewhat common in the Philippines to (Esp. Marcel)... so I guess they have their moments everywhere.
I tend to like a lot of names that went through British popularity, so I guess I am not entirely surprised. Both names are somewhat common in the Philippines to (Esp. Marcel)... so I guess they have their moments everywhere.
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