Ariadne - honest opinion?

Hello! What are your honest thoughts on [name_f]Ariadne[/name_f]? I love the mythological namesake, but worry about spelling/pron. issues. (what do you think about it? [name_f]Do[/name_f] you know anyone named [name_f]Ariadne[/name_f]?)
I’m also searching for a middle that would complement it well, ideas?

TIA!

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I love it. I think of a well-spoken, wise, intelligent woman with long hair and beautiful fashion. I think it’s easy to pronounce but I can see why some people get confused with it.

I absolutely love the name [name_f]Ariadne[/name_f]! I agree with you wholeheartedly on loving the mythological connection.

Nonetheless, I know some people struggle with the pronunciation. But that’s only until they hear the correct version, because the correct pronunciation seems intuitive enough.

In terms of middle names I am unsure of your style, but I have a few ideas:

Ariadne [name_f]Rose[/name_f]
[name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_f]Olivia[/name_f]
[name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_f]Isabel[/name_f]
[name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_f]Ophelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_f]Cassandra[/name_f]
[name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u]

I really like [name_f]Ariadne[/name_f]. It’s pretty and unique and fits well on a little girl and an adult imo. I can see some people mistaking it for [name_f]Adriane[/name_f]/Adriene, but it should be fine.

Woah super unexpected and I kinda love it. In the way I love [name_f]Bryony[/name_f].

I googled the pronunciation and it did sound like what I thought. Except I thought R-ee-ad-knee not [name_f]Air[/name_f]-ee-ad-knee

I know a girl called [name_f]Ariadne[/name_f]. She’s Greek and would be about 10 now. She’s lively and spunky, always laughing and running around full speed so I have good connotations :blush:

I love it! It’s not that bad to pronounce, because a lot of people have encountered it before (although to be fair, every name gets mispronounced). It’s also distinctive, so won’t get misheard, which helps with spelling. What sort of middle style are you looking for?

Something like [name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] (has this vintage vibe, but not a filler name)

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It’s very pretty and I don’t have pronunciation issues with it, but it did make me think of arachnid at first glance :see_no_evil:

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Ariadne feels familiar enough that it wouldn’t be too mispronounced. I do like it but it does remind me a bit of spiders

Ariadne [name_f]Fleur[/name_f]
[name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_f]Clara[/name_f]
[name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f]
[name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_f]Lyra[/name_f]
[name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_f]Primrose[/name_f]
[name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_f]Carys[/name_f]
[name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_u]Skye[/name_u]
[name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_f]Luna[/name_f]
[name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_u]Willow[/name_u]
[name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_f]Gwen[/name_f]

It’s a cool name but would sound very foreign where I live. I think it would be confused with [name_f]Adriane[/name_f]. I have never met an [name_f]Ariadne[/name_f]. The spelling is phonetic but you might still have issues depending on where you live.

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I like [name_f]Ariadne[/name_f]! I don’t know anyone named [name_f]Ariadne[/name_f]. I think most people will know how to pronounce and spell it, because they’re familiar with the myth. Someone who doesn’t know the name might confuse it with [name_f]Adriane[/name_f] at first.
As for middle names, what about [name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_f]Autumn[/name_f], [name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_f]Hannah[/name_f], [name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_f]Sarah[/name_f], [name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] or [name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_f]Tess[/name_f]?

When I first saw in on nameberry I had no idea how to say it, and I butchered the pronunciation for like 2 years, I pronounced it similar Ar-i -adde, kinda like Gatorade. Then when I finally figured out the proper pronunciation, It is gorgeous. While I do think its usable, I think spelling and pronunciation issues are a part of the course.

Ariadne [name_f]Julia[/name_f], [name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_f]Sophia[/name_f], [name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_f]Cecelia[/name_f], [name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_f]Eva[/name_f], [name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_u]Marie[/name_u]

I think it’s really beautiful! As far as mythological names go, I think it’s one of the more familiar and easy to pronounce. but you would occasionally have to correct people. It’s brave but usable!

It feels a little clunky to me, I’m afraid. I do think it could work though. It reminds me of [name_f]Evadne[/name_f]!

This is one of my favorite girl names of all time! It’s not usable for me, unfortunately, but I absolutely love it and want to see it used whenever possible!

I like the look and sound of [name_f]Ariadne[/name_f], it is a strong, feminine name. It has always been one of my favorite mythological names. Unfortunately I do think it would be hard for people to pronounce because it isn’t very familiar and looks similar to [name_m]Adrian[/name_m]/ [name_f]Adrienne[/name_f]. I don’t believe I have met an [name_f]Ariadne[/name_f], just read about her in stories.

Ariadne [name_f]Selene[/name_f]
[name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_f]Isolde[/name_f]
[name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_f]Elara[/name_f]
[name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_f]Paige[/name_f]
[name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_u]Shae[/name_u]
[name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] [name_f]Fiona[/name_f]