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I have this irrational dislike of Amelia. I say irrational because I love Emilia, which I pronounce almost exactly the same way. Perhaps it's "pick a team" syndrome and I've landed squarely with Emilia.

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Emilia for me is associated with Shakespeare and ancient Rome. Amelia reminds me more of a spoiled brat. I shouldn't do this to myself because there's nothing wrong with Amelia at all. I wish I could shake it.

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I do love the nns Milly and Amy. :-) I can also see Mia and Mimi coming from an Amelia.

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As for the combination "Amelia Poppy Ruth" I'm not the best person to ask. Poppy makes me think of heroin and Ruth sounds like a dog barking -- although I'm beginning to have a change of heart on Ruth. The flow of Amelia Poppy Ruth is really good, except that "Poppy Ruth" is making my hungry for a Baby Ruth candy bar.

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Wow. That was so cranky and unhelpful. It must be the turkey doing that. Sorry. :-(

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I will say that if I ever met an Amelia Poppy Ruth in real life I would smile and silently acknowledge the fellow namenerd who had a hand in its creation. It's miles above the usual Nevaeh Rose on BA lists. :-) Amelia is a feminine classic that any daughter could be proud to wear.