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Re: "fresh" vs. familiar
Certainly lean a bit more toward classic names, as well as those some would consider obscure. Some examples (mostly from my specific culture, not English):Simcha — gender neutral. Means joy. Have met one person with this name, it suited them well. Ari — gender neutral, leaning male. Means lion. Have known several people with this name, all of whom have been amazing. Margalit — feminine. Means Pearl. It’s rare but feel like it would be familiar enough due to the similarity with Margaret, Margarita, etc. Dror — gender neutral. Means freedom. Have never met anyone with this name, but the sound and meaning intrigue me. Chesed — gender neutral. Means kindness. Have never met anyone with this name but would love to. Enid — feminine. English. Have never met any Enids but have seen them on TV, always older ladies. Think it would be refreshing on a young person.Millicent — feminine. English. Knew one growing up, she was elderly. Like Enid, this name would be refreshing on a young person. Edwin — masculine. English. Have known several Eds and Eddies, not sure if they were named Edwin in full. I think it’s familiar enough without being overly common.
I tend to like names more after I’ve seen them on a real person. It kind of brings them down to earth and into the realm of the practical.-cayden Hike more, worry less.
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