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I just came across the name Elmarie. What do you think of it?
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"We are all horrible and wonderful and figuring it out." - Harris Wittels
"We are all horrible and wonderful and figuring it out." - Harris Wittels
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I think its a name that would probably work best as a middle name. I can see it more as a middle
Katherine Elmarie for example
Katherine Elmarie for example
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Hmm. I don't hate it.
I can't say I love it either. I think it's better looking than it sounds.
My mouth wants to just say alma-ree, but is it pronounced more like ell-mary?
Eh, the more I say it, the less I like it. I do like Elmira though.
I can't say I love it either. I think it's better looking than it sounds.
My mouth wants to just say alma-ree, but is it pronounced more like ell-mary?
Eh, the more I say it, the less I like it. I do like Elmira though.
This message was edited 12/6/2016, 7:27 AM
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Yes, I can't quite decide how to pronounce it either. I'd imagine in quick conversation it would come out more like ell-mary as you've said.
Oh, Elmira is lovely.
Oh, Elmira is lovely.
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It and other names like it are widely used by South Africans with Afrikaans ancestry; traditionally, new babies were named after their grandparents and this often led to several cousins having identical names. So, rather than add yet another Elizabeth Maria to the mix, blends like Elmarie were invented and, of course, passed on in their turn. Elzaan is another one - Elizabeth + Anna/Annie - and Anel. I once knew a Maria Elizabeth Helena who went by Marelna for convenience and gave it to her daughter as a full name. I also know a Louette, after grannies Louise and Henriette.
Can't say I like them much, but they're not my tradition.
Can't say I like them much, but they're not my tradition.
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This is also a tradition in the Philippines. To use a portmanteau (is that the word?) of the parents names, or grandparents names is common and actually results in some delightful, and not-so-delightful choices.
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