Mischa
October 22, 2013, 4:09pm
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Hello Berries, it’s been a rather frustrating day here on Nameberry so I thought it would be fun to discuss our favourite compound names (aka blended names or smooshes). I know many of you don’t like this style but there are some well-established and legitimate names out there to love. I don’t care for the trend of adding “lyn” at the end of every name or word but different strokes for different folks.
The “Beths”
[name_f]Annabeth[/name_f]
The “Belles”
[name_f]Annabel[/name_f]
The “Annes”
[name_f]Anneliese[/name_f]
The “Roses”
[name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]/[name_f]Rosemarie[/name_f]
The “Hyphens”
[name_f]Mary[/name_f]-[name_f]Jane[/name_f]
[name_f]Lovely[/name_f] idea, [name_u]Mischa[/name_u]! I’m about to fall asleep but wanted to mention Belphoebe and Dorabel.
Mischa
October 22, 2013, 4:16pm
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@[name_f]Ottilie[/name_f], you see I knew I would miss some gems. Belphoebe is lovely! Dorabel sounds like adorable which isn’t a bad thing. Nighty nighty and sweet dreams!
the only one I can think of that isn’t mentioned but could count is Callidora
I love most of the ones you’ve included!
[name_f]Briar[/name_f]-[name_f]Rose[/name_f]
Mischa
October 23, 2013, 8:56am
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@mauvebird - Yes, Callidora is very pretty!
Mischa
October 23, 2013, 8:57am
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lawsonhaley:
I love most of the ones you’ve included!
[name_f]Briar[/name_f]-[name_f]Rose[/name_f]
@lawsonhaley - I went to school with a Kerrianne. [name_f]Lilianna[/name_f] is a popular smoosh and [name_f]Marilyn[/name_f] gets no love!
[name_f]Briar[/name_f]-[name_f]Rose[/name_f], [name_f]Annabeth[/name_f], [name_f]Claribel[/name_f], Sarabel, [name_f]Rosalind[/name_f], [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f], Rosabel and Belphoebe are all very pretty names!
Lisanna is a good one too. ^^
Mischa
October 23, 2013, 9:52am
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@lyralife - Yes, I agree. Lisanna is a good one. I also like [name_f]Liana[/name_f].
[name_f]Isabel[/name_f] / [name_f]Isobel[/name_f] / Barbel / [name_f]Sybelle[/name_f] / [name_f]Mabel[/name_f]
I worked with a [name_f]Carilyn[/name_f], and I had a penpal named Kerrianne, and another named Kellianne. I do have a soft spot for [name_f]Marilyn[/name_f], but much prefer [name_f]Marianne[/name_f]
dindlee
October 24, 2013, 11:04am
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Went to school with a Kerrielyn- not a smoosh I would do! I do love [name_f]Eliana[/name_f] ( maybe not technically a smoosh?)
I know of names in latin culture, Ivelisse (pronounce I-vah-leese) or even hear pronounce ([name_f]Eve[/name_f]-leese) too
Mischa
October 24, 2013, 3:06pm
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@esmerelda - Ivelisse is lovely!
I saw an [name_f]Emmaliese[/name_f] recently.
I also recently saw a young actress who was named [name_f]Mary[/name_f]-[name_m]Charles[/name_m], which i thought was interesting. I wonder what the story behind that is.
I love [name_f]Anneliese[/name_f], [name_f]Marianne[/name_f], [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f], [name_f]Coralie[/name_f], and [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f].
Here are some of my faves. I have grouped them together under various titles but I’m sure I’ve missed some good ones. Would anyone like to share any other gems?
