Ok be honest….does the combo [name_u]Blythe[/name_u] [name_u]Anne[/name_u] scream [name_u]Anne[/name_u] of [name_u]Green[/name_u] Gables?? I love the book series so
I don’t mind the connection, but wondering if it’s a bit too obvious or strange. [name_u]Anne[/name_u] is an honour name, so that won’t change, but I’ve only recently fallen for [name_u]Blythe[/name_u].
I see what you mean…it’s the full name of the main character switched! While there seems to be a fairly high proportion of Nameberry users who are AOGG fans, out there in the world people 1) don’t often hear middle names and also 2) there would be a much lower concentration of avid-enough AOGG readers to pick up on the connection out of context. I think it’s a beautiful combo (and a very positive association) and I can’t imagine the AOGG connection being something that would lead to issues for her—it’s just a question of whether it bugs you or not! I also love the name [name_u]Blythe[/name_u] and find family names important, so i could see myself going for it, if those were THE names for me.
Yes, it does scream [name_u]Anne[/name_u] of [name_u]Green[/name_u] Gables - and that’s from someone who hasn’t read the books or watched the show. Still, [name_u]Anne[/name_u] is so familiar and it’s an honour for you, that I don’t think it’s a big deal! It’s a sweet and bright name with strength too
How is it that I never hear the name [name_u]Blythe[/name_u] (except [name_u]Blythe[/name_u] Danner) and now im seeing two posts next to each other both about the name [name_u]Blythe[/name_u]?
I immediately thought of it and I haven’t read the books or seen any adaptations (although it’s on my radar as something I know I’ll enjoy when I get round to it )
I think @LostMargaret is right, it really depends on how much it bothers you. I know that I sometimes notice obscure, unintentional connections between names in a combo and it puts me off, but in this case if it doesn’t bother you, and you love the books, then it’s absolutely fine to use!
once you pointed it out, i couldn’t unsee it! however, i think that anne is such a conventional name, especially middle, that not a lot of people would notice. it is a pretty combo, for what it’s worth!
It was definitely my first thought, but as long as you are okay with it, I think it works! I don’t love that both of them are one syllable, but that would just be my preference. Here are some [name_u]Anne[/name_u] variants that might work:
It does (to me—it was definitely my first thought), but I don’t mind a bit! Plus, [name_u]Anne[/name_u] is a relatively common middle name, so it’s not too obvious, really. It’s a lovely name.
I’ve have never seen or read [name_u]Anne[/name_u] of [name_u]Green[/name_u] Gable’s and I still made the connection immediately. I still think it’s ok because [name_u]Anne[/name_u] is such a common name, but maybe spell it [name_f]Ann[/name_f]?
I’m a huge [name_u]Anne[/name_u] of [name_u]Green[/name_u] Gables fan and it took me a minute to put them together. I think [name_u]Blythe[/name_u] [name_u]Anne[/name_u] is fine!