Naming research, Please help berries!

General Name Discussion
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So I am starting a rather ambisous project in regards to 20 of my top favorite names. I want to type up a booklet of sorts including each names origin, meaning, use in several different countries, peoples opinions on each name and what they associate the name with, as well as fun facts and famous people with that name through history.

Here is where I need the help of you amazing name berries. If you could please tell me at least two but no more than five adjectives for each of the names here (a list of example adjectives will be below the name lists):

Boys:

[name]Bram[/name]
[name]Ezekiel[/name]
[name]Fox[/name]
[name]Greyson[/name]
[name]Henry[/name]
[name]Max[/name]
[name]Nathaniel[/name]
[name]Reed[/name]
[name]Theodore[/name]
[name]Xander[/name]

Girls:

[name]Daphne[/name]
[name]Faye[/name]
[name]Flora[/name]
[name]Laurel[/name]
[name]Magnolia[/name]
[name]Marnie[/name]
[name]Naomi[/name]
[name]Nicolette[/name]
[name]Noelle[/name]
[name]Stevie[/name]

Examples of adjectives to describe what you think when you hear each name:
Smart, nerdy, sporty, shy, outgoing, funny, sexy, simple, romantic, goody-goody, bad-boy, witty, flighty.

If you could also say if you like, dislike, or don’t have an opinion one way or another on each name that would be amazing.

Example of what I was hoping for using the name [name]Jacob[/name]:

  • [name]Jacob[/name] - I don’t hate it but I don’t love it either. Strong, honest, sporty are what come to mind. *

I understand it is asking a lot but it would be such a big help to me so thank you so so much in advance for your help.

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Boys:

[name]Bram[/name] - dislike. Simple, gruff.
[name]Ezekiel[/name] - like, especially with nn [name]Zeke[/name]. Smart, fun.
[name]Fox[/name] - Not my style/dislike. [name]Sly[/name], tricky.
[name]Greyson[/name] - like. Sweet, caring, witty, romantic.
[name]Henry[/name] - like. Smart, sweet.
[name]Max[/name] - like. Spunky and adventurous.
[name]Nathaniel[/name] - like. Athletic, popular, goody-goody.
[name]Reed[/name] - nms/dislike. [name]Wild[/name], carefree
[name]Theodore[/name] - like, especially with nn [name]Theo[/name]. Smart, nerdy, funny.
[name]Xander[/name] - like. Friendly, flighty.

Girls:

[name]Daphne[/name] - nms/ dislike (would worry about nn [name]Daffy[/name]). Spunky, smart, geeky.
[name]Faye[/name] - like. Strong, determined.
[name]Flora[/name] - like. Pretty, sweet.
[name]Laurel[/name] - don’t have an opinion. Smart, shy.
[name]Magnolia[/name] - like. Spunky, adventurous, sweet.
[name]Marnie[/name] - dislike. Nerdy, flighty.
[name]Naomi[/name] - like. Goody-goody, funny.
[name]Nicolette[/name] - dislike/nms. Vain, pretentious.
[name]Noelle[/name] - don’t have an opinion. Shy, quiet.
[name]Stevie[/name] - dislike/nms for a girl. Rebellious, witty.

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Boys:

[name]Bram[/name] - [name]Don[/name]'t like, too nicknamey. Old, quiet.
[name]Ezekiel[/name] - Like, really like the nn [name]Zeke[/name]. Friendly, smart, quiet.
[name]Fox[/name] - [name]Don[/name]'t like, it’s an animal, not a name to me. Sporty, outgoing, loud.
[name]Greyson[/name] - Not a fan. Average, boring, typical.
[name]Henry[/name] - Like the name! Friendly, happy, active.
[name]Max[/name] - It’s ok. Outgoing, athletic, funny.
[name]Nathaniel[/name] - Like it. Handsome, sweet, mysterious.
[name]Reed[/name] - Like it. Funny, outgoing.
[name]Theodore[/name] - [name]Love[/name]!!! Sweet, happy, friendly and smart.
[name]Xander[/name] - It’s ok. Troublemaker, outgoing.

Girls:

[name]Daphne[/name] - Like. Sweet, pretty, quiet.
[name]Faye[/name] - [name]Don[/name]'t like. Smart, boring, quiet.
[name]Flora[/name] - [name]Don[/name]'t like. Friendly, ditzy.
[name]Laurel[/name] - [name]Love[/name]! Pretty, smart, sweet.
[name]Magnolia[/name] - [name]Don[/name]'t like. Artistic, quiet, introverted.
[name]Marnie[/name] - [name]Don[/name]'t like. Tomboy, athletic, quiet.
[name]Naomi[/name] - It’s ok. “Bad girl”, outgoing, dangerous.
[name]Nicolette[/name] - I like it. Sweet, confident, happy.
[name]Noelle[/name] - It’s ok. Quiet, friendly, smart.
[name]Stevie[/name] - [name]Don[/name]'t like this at all on a girl (though it’s my friend’s nn, but that’s because of her last name). Friendly, outgoing, tomboy.

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Thank you so so much to those who have answered thus far!!! It’s exactly what I need :slight_smile:

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Bram – (like) nostalgic, Mother Goosey, old man, quirky, whimsical
Ezekiel - (like) Biblical, strong, apocalyptic
Fox – (like) suit and tie, businessman, well-read, informed, classy
Greyson – (don’t like) young, trendy, average, unremarkable (not in a negative way, but in a boring way)
Henry – (don’t like) dorky, tall, skinny, shy, awkward
Max – (don’t like) popular, entitled, privileged
Nathaniel – (don’t like) shy, quiet, home schooled, conservative
Reed – (like) attractive, outdoorsy, adventurous, talented, talkative
Theodore – (like) intellectual, sensitive
Xander – (don’t like) exotic, tan, charming, classy

Daphne – (like) petite, pastel pink, dainty, energetic, chatty
Faye – (like) quiet, serious, old-fashioned, quirky
Flora – (don’t like) womanly, musical, crafty, homemaker
Laurel – (don’t like) loud, sociable, nosy, gossipy
Magnolia – (don’t like) prissy, clean, snobby
Marnie – (don’t like) warm, tender, nurturing
Naomi – (like) pretty, friendly, approachable, sympathetic
Nicolette – (like) serious, smiles but doesn’t crack the jokes
Noelle – (like) sweet, feminine
Stevie – (like) rock star, independent, unemotional, fearless

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[name]Bram[/name] -[name]Love[/name], mysterious, romantic, handsome
[name]Ezekiel[/name] - Dislike, nerdy,
[name]Fox[/name] -dislike, snotty, conceited,
[name]Greyson[/name] - Neutral, laid-back
[name]Henry[/name] - [name]Love[/name], good-looking, funny
[name]Max[/name] -Like (prefer as a nn to [name]Maxwell[/name]), playful, youthful
[name]Nathaniel[/name] -Dislike, nerdy, quiet
[name]Reed[/name] - [name]Love[/name], rugged (I think of like a lumberjack :slight_smile:
[name]Theodore[/name] -Neutral (love the nn [name]Teddy[/name] though), chubby, kind of geeky, cute
[name]Xander[/name] -Dislike, Dorky, funny, smart

Girls:
[name]Daphne[/name] -[name]LOVE[/name], sweet, quiet, shy
[name]Faye[/name] -Dislike, old ladyish
[name]Flora[/name] -Dislike, old lady-ish
[name]Laurel[/name] -Neutral, popular, pretty, snobby
[name]Magnolia[/name] -Dislike, nerdy
[name]Marnie[/name] -Dislike, nerdy, shy,
[name]Naomi[/name] -Like, beautiful, popular
[name]Nicolette[/name] -Dislike, snobby
[name]Noelle[/name] -Like, pretty, smart, fun
[name]Stevie[/name] -HATE, boy

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Thanks agian to everyone because your answers are exactly what I’ve been needing. You have no idea how much I appreciate it! To any nameberries who haven’t answered yet but would like to I know it is a long post and a major favor to ask but I’m still hoping to get at least six more opinions before I finish typing up my research. So please if you have time and feel like it I would love to know your thoughts :slight_smile:

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Boys:

[name]Bram[/name]: I like this if it’s said with an English accent but I don’t care for it if it’s said with an American Midwestern accent. To pull of this name I feel like you’d need a dignified accent otherwise the nasal ruins it.
[name]Ezekiel[/name]: I like [name]Zeke[/name] as nm. Strong, patience, kind eyes.
[name]Fox[/name]: Disklike because I went to school with a guy named [name]Fox[/name] who thought he was a [name]Fox[/name]. He was not. So, I think confident in a bad way with this name.
[name]Greyson[/name]: Like. Old money, quiet confidence.
[name]Henry[/name]: [name]Love[/name]! Mischievous. Fun. Enjoys life.
[name]Max[/name]: Like. Direct but not abrasive.
[name]Nathaniel[/name]: NMS. Quiet, calm.
[name]Reed[/name]: Like. Southern. Preppy.
[name]Theodore[/name]: [name]LOVE[/name]! Classic. Kind. [name]Generous[/name].
[name]Xander[/name]: Like. Funky. Cool. Interesting.

Girls:

[name]Daphne[/name]: NMS. I think of Scooby-Doo.
[name]Faye[/name]: NMS. Simple.
[name]Flora[/name]: Like. Elegant but plain. Caring.
[name]Laurel[/name]: NMS. Athletic.
[name]Magnolia[/name]: Like. Strong. Humorous.
[name]Marnie[/name]: DISLIKE. Awkward.
[name]Naomi[/name]: NMS. Dainty. Petite. [name]Regal[/name].
[name]Nicolette[/name]: Like. Fashionable. Cool. The wind always pushes her hair in the right direction.
[name]Noelle[/name]: NMS. [name]Generous[/name]. Smiling eyes.
[name]Stevie[/name]: DISLIKE. Has bad boy hair cuts.

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Bram – ok, too nickname-y.
Ezekiel – don’t like, too biblical
Fox – like, wearer would have to be v. masculine to pull off
Greyson – like a lot, love the nn. Grey, artistic, popular, laid-back
Henry – like, friendly, nice guy name
Max – nms, loud, rambunctious
Nathaniel – ok, prefer Nathan, reminds me of a naughty kid I was at primary school with
Reed – don’t like
Theodore – really like, love Theo. Nice guy, friendly, bookish but outgoing
Xander – like, athletic, funny

Girls:

Daphne – Like, sophisticated
Faye – Ok, pretty girl
Flora – NMS, hippy-dippy
Laurel – NMS, old lady-ish
Magnolia – ok, Magnolia seems hipster, Maggie seems old-fashioned
Marnie – don’t like, weird association with this name, comes across as unintelligent
Naomi – like, classy
Nicolette – don’t like, prefer Nicole/Nicola, Nicolette seems posh and stand-offish
Noelle – ok, pretty, kind
Stevie – don’t like, reminds me of Stevie Nicks, tom-boy

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[name]Bram[/name]- dislike. I think of [name]Bram[/name] Stoker. Mysterious, dark, strong.
[name]Ezekiel[/name]- all right. Meek, smart, academic.
[name]Fox[/name]- dislike. Think of the animal- conniving, sly, player.
[name]Greyson[/name]- like. Cool, smart, sporty.
[name]Henry[/name]- like. Quiet, smart, witty.
[name]Max[/name]- like. [name]Manly[/name], athletic, fast.
[name]Nathaniel[/name]- like the nn [name]Nate[/name]. Smart, funny, cool.
[name]Reed[/name]- all right. Sporty, goofy, odd.
[name]Theodore[/name]- like the nn [name]Theo[/name]. Smart, superior, critical.

[name]Daphne[/name]- like. Sweet, optimistic, smart.
[name]Faye[/name]- dislike. Boring, academic, nerdy.
[name]Flora[/name]- all right. Creative, girly, sweet.
[name]Laurel[/name]- all right. Smart, popular, funny.
[name]Magnolia[/name]- dislike. Snooty, superior, diva.
[name]Marnie[/name]- all right. Smart, homebody, nice.
[name]Naomi[/name]- all right. Quiet, intelligent, sweet.
[name]Nicolette[/name]- dislike. Popular, mean, critical.
[name]Noelle[/name]- all right. Shy, smart, worried.
[name]Stevie[/name]- dislike. Mischievous, funny, irresponsible.

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[name]Just[/name] wanted to say thanks again for all your help, it has given me a good general outlook on each name.

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Boys:

[name]Bram[/name] - nms; old-fashioned, quiet
[name]Ezekiel[/name] - nms; strong, loyal
[name]Fox[/name] - dislike; not a name [name]IMO[/name], cunning
[name]Greyson[/name] - dislike; uppity, trendy
[name]Henry[/name] - nms; sweet, adorable, do not like the nn [name]Hank[/name]
[name]Max[/name] - like, though I don’t like nn’s as names; fun, caring
[name]Nathaniel[/name] - nms; athletic, friendly
[name]Reed[/name] - dislike; trendy, snobbish
[name]Theodore[/name] - like; sweet, fun
[name]Xander[/name] - nms; outgoing, strong

Girls:

[name]Daphne[/name] - like; classic, pretty, friendly
[name]Faye[/name] - nms; simple, pretty, quiet
[name]Flora[/name] - nms; outgoing, smart
[name]Laurel[/name] - nms; loyal, bookish
[name]Magnolia[/name] - nms; strong, driven
[name]Marnie[/name] - dislike; negative, wet blanket
[name]Naomi[/name] - like; sweet, friendly
[name]Nicolette[/name] - like; sexy, outgoing
[name]Noelle[/name] - like; spunky, loving
[name]Stevie[/name] - dislike (though I like [name]Stevie[/name] Nicks, just not her name); quiet, tough

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[name]Bram[/name] -creepy, vampire, never met one, broom, pram, scottish, interesting, don’t hate it
[name]Ezekiel[/name] -bible, prophet, fire&brimstone, [name]Zeke[/name]-adventurous, unique
[name]Fox[/name] -and the Hound, sly, hunting, surname,
[name]Greyson[/name] -cloudy, dull, trendy,
[name]Henry[/name] -classic, smart, proper
[name]Max[/name] -dog, trendy/preppy
[name]Nathaniel[/name] -apostle, versatile, kind
[name]Reed[/name] -fun, quick, clean, love this name
[name]Theodore[/name] -[name]Theo[/name]-lovely, simple; chipmunk, dorky
[name]Xander[/name] -fussy, prissy, [name]Andy[/name]

[name]Daphne[/name] -lovely, pretty, Scooby
[name]Faye[/name]- classy, sleek, great mn
[name]Flora[/name] -old but new, sleeping beauty
[name]Laurel[/name] -unique but classic, on the traditional side of hippie
[name]Magnolia[/name] -interesting, can be pretty but a bit on the odd side
[name]Marnie[/name] -seems kind of dowdy
[name]Naomi[/name] -traditional and pleasant
[name]Nicolette[/name] -little too cutesy, not bad though
[name]Noelle[/name] -gorgeous, one of my favorites, sleek and warm
[name]Stevie[/name] -wonder? Not for a girl

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Boys:

[name]Bram[/name] - Short, to the point
[name]Ezekiel[/name] - Strong, stands firm
[name]Fox[/name] - Fun and energetic
[name]Greyson[/name] - The cute boy next door
[name]Henry[/name] - A boy filled with charm
[name]Max[/name] - Pushy, narrow minded
[name]Nathaniel[/name] - The safe guy, musical
[name]Reed[/name] - A lawyer’s son
[name]Theodore[/name] - The freelance writer
[name]Xander[/name] - Never commits

Girls:

[name]Daphne[/name] - Fun but never serious
[name]Faye[/name] - [name]Tina[/name] :slight_smile:
[name]Flora[/name] - Quiet and naturey
[name]Laurel[/name] - Safe and pretty
[name]Magnolia[/name] - A woman full of soul
[name]Marnie[/name] - A quirky girl who enjoys theatre
[name]Naomi[/name] - Strong, mother-like
[name]Nicolette[/name] - A beautiful dancer
[name]Noelle[/name] - [name]Christmas[/name] all year
[name]Stevie[/name] - Nicks :slight_smile: Coarse

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[name]Zander[/name] and [name]Magnolia[/name]

Those names just give a good sounding. I can imagine already how those names been called by someone, superbly lovely. Or maybe I just really like those names, too.