Bethany
I've loved this name for ages, ever since I was about eight years old and read a book where a character had t. However, the reception I've gotten on it is not great. People seem to think it's ugly or tacky. I don't get this, ih ink Bethany is so bright and cheerful and friendly. What do you think of it?
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I love Bethany. It was one of the first names I ever loved as a kid and I had a doll with the name. Now that I'm older, I find it kind of babyish and lacking a certain 'oomph' but like you, I think it sounds bright, cheerful and friendly. I always smile when I hear it and would love to see it used a little more. I definitely don't find it ugly or tacky in the slightest.
I've always liked it. My best friend in Oklahoma was/is named Bethany, and there's a town named Bethany in Oklahoma also. And here in Delaware there's a very pretty town called Bethany Beach.
I think it's cute and youthful but grows up well. Much more interesting than Elizabeth.
I think it's cute and youthful but grows up well. Much more interesting than Elizabeth.
I actually quite like it. I mean, I like the sound but it does seem a little lacking in something. I don't think it's ugly or tacky... It's just a little bit wimpish. Or something.
I much prefer Bethan. That has the same soft, dust-brown quality I like in Bethany, but Bethan has a strength to it as well.
I much prefer Bethan. That has the same soft, dust-brown quality I like in Bethany, but Bethan has a strength to it as well.
It's not ugly, but it feels a bit yuppy and prissy.
Ugly - not in the least
Tacky - I don't think so
Bright, cheerful & friendly - yes
I'd also say goody-two-shoes-y. :) Very gentle.
Tacky - I don't think so
Bright, cheerful & friendly - yes
I'd also say goody-two-shoes-y. :) Very gentle.
I've always liked it. It's sweet and it ages well.
Well, I don't think it's "tacky" exactly, and I certainly don't think it's ugly. But it's a place name turned into a first name because it sounds pretty, a thing I'm not the biggest fan of, and it was trendy at one time and is becoming dated. It's not a name I would recommend for those reasons.
I like Bethany and have always thought it warm and friendly. Can't see any reason why it would be perceived as "tacky".
I've always been quite fond of Bethany myself and have also liked it since childhood. I don't understand how anyone could find the name ugly and tacky?! Very strange indeed. I think Bethany is a pretty, respectable classic and I adore the nn Beth.
I'm not a fan of Bethany, but I don't think it's tacky or especially ugly. It's definitely not in the same category as Britney and the likes. And I like the nickname Beth.
The one Bethany I know (a friend's sister) is really bright, cheerful, and friendly, so Ive only got good things to say about it. It's pretty popular here (UK) , so loads of people seem to agree.
I like the sound and look of Bethany, but I also find it quite drab and lacking, I think simply because I've known so many of them, it's become very 'everyday' to me.
I don't think its tacky, but I do find it dated to the late 80's early 90s. Its not my favorite and almost everyone shortens it to Beth, which is worth.
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What do you think of Bethania?
What do you think of Bethania?
It doesn't flow very well. Plus, it kind of looks like a place name.
Bethania seems overly embellished to me. It's way too much. OTOH, one of my dds has a friend from chilldhood named Bethia and it really suits her.
I prefer it to Bethany quite considerably, it's a little fresher.
To be honest I'm not really sure how to pronounce it. Beth-a-nee-ə? Beth-ay-nee-ə? Either way I'm not loving it. I prefer just Bethan.
I love Bethany! I feel the same way about it. It's definitely an upbeat, bright, friendly name. The only negative I could think is that it may seem dated. The only Bethanys I know were born in the early-mid 80s, and I know at least 5 of them. All nice Bethanys. :) I don't understand the tacky reception of it at all. I'd use it in real life, but my husband had vetoed it a long time ago.
I also really love Bethan, if that is another option for you to consider.
I also really love Bethan, if that is another option for you to consider.
How do you pronounce Bethan? Is it Beth-ann? Or Beth'n?
I haven't known anyone so-named, so please forgive the ignorance!
I haven't known any Bethanys, either, it's a nice name.
My favourite cousin is Beth (Elizabeth really, but never called that.)
I haven't known anyone so-named, so please forgive the ignorance!
I haven't known any Bethanys, either, it's a nice name.
My favourite cousin is Beth (Elizabeth really, but never called that.)
I have a close friend named Bethan, and it's like Beth'n. 'bɛθən , if the IPA is any use to you (:
Beth'n :)
I'd use it for a nickname if I ever had an Elizabeth. I think Beth anything is the cutest ever.
I'd use it for a nickname if I ever had an Elizabeth. I think Beth anything is the cutest ever.
I see Bethany the way you do. I think it's adorable (in a good way) and always have.
Bethania is a little too much for me.
Bethania is a little too much for me.