Hot Takes? 🤭

I don’t really dislike them, but agreed, can’t get on board (even though I’ve tried so hard with [name_f]Frances[/name_f] because it’s an honor name for me).

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Sophie > [name_f]Sofia[/name_f] >>> [name_f]Sofie[/name_f] = [name_f]Sophia[/name_f]

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I like [name_u]Francis[/name_u] on a boy (I watched too much [name_m]Malcom[/name_m] in the Middle not to like it) but I only like [name_u]Frankie[/name_u] as a nickname. [name_m]Don[/name_m]ā€˜t love either as a girls’ name but also don’t like most other variations such as [name_f]Francesca[/name_f].

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Y’all probably aren’t going to like this one but…

When you say [name_f]Dawn[/name_f], I think that’s when she was born, not her name.

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in general
lucius > lucian (with the loo-cee- pronunciation)
aurelius > aurelian
julius > julian
cassius > cassian

but octavian > octavius
and fabian = fabius

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:pensive: :joy:

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No offence intended!

Agree about Frankie

Also Francesca. It sounds harsh imo

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Aw you don’t like Snape?
Its totally alright though, everyone has their own opinions :blue_heart:

My hot take is that I love ā€œout thereā€ gem names like [name_f]Emerald[/name_f], [name_f]Sapphire[/name_f], and [name_f]Amethyst[/name_f]. When I was younger, I used to have two imaginary friends (who were twins) called [name_f]Emerald[/name_f] and [name_f]Sapphire[/name_f] :green_heart::blue_heart:

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I know lol

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I agree. [name_f]My[/name_f] parents gave all of the children in my family classic/modern names and even though some of the middles honor the people in my family on my dad’s side (they’re Hispanic) they still don’t have any Latin origin. [name_f]My[/name_f] Abuelita (grandma) encouraged my parents to not give us Latin names so we will be ā€œrespectedā€ but I still feel disconnected from my heritage.

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Totally agree @seawillow :hugs:

And conversely, it’s fine to care about popularity! I see the opposite sometimes (not necessarily here) — that deliberately seeking an uncommon or unconventional name, or eschewing popular names is ā€œtry hardā€ or more about the parents’ image than about the child.

So my lukewarm take is that it’s fine to have different preferences and priorities in choosing a baby name. Choosing a popular name doesn’t make you unimaginative or uncaring (agreed!) but equally wanting a more unusual name doesn’t make you superficial or selfish.

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My heart is now happy today. This was everything I’ve been needing to hear someone say for a long time. :heartpulse:

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zahra >>>>>> zara

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Gabriel pron. gah-bree-ehll>>>>>>>>[name_u]Gabriel[/name_u] pron. gae-bree-uhl

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For me names have so much personality, MY [name_f]Lucy[/name_f], [name_f]Emma[/name_f] or [name_m]Henry[/name_m] have the loveliest, most special imagery even if I have already met three people with each of the names that don’t fit these vibes at all. At the same time there are many unusual names that give me nothing in terms of vibes. Many popular names also have wonderful literary connections which less familiar names lack.
However, I think it’s difficult to make yourself not care about popularity (or about a negative connection, or about a certain meaning) and if uniqueness is important to someone I can totally understand why certain names might just not appeal.

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Oh yes, definitely! The only thing I do comment on are very popular fn-mn combos, e.g. [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f] or [name_f]Emily[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f], if the OP asks for opinions because I care much more about my middle names setting me apart from others than my first name (I actually find sharing a first name with people can create an instant bond while the middle name gives you a sense of individuality - if that makes sense).

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London on a boy > [name_u]London[/name_u] on a girl

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Ɖponine > [name_f]Cosette[/name_f] (both the name and the character :see_no_evil:)

@kidpix21
also Paris on a boy > Paris on a girl

and neither Berlin nor Dresden are first names

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