🧚‍♂️ New names, that I love - comments, please

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These are some new names that I like. [name_f]My[/name_f] long time favorites are [name_u]Holly[/name_u] and [name_f]Lily[/name_f].

What do you think? What would you imagine a person with these names to be like (and her parents?) Any images? [name_m]Just[/name_m] curious :wink:

[name_f]Hecate[/name_f]
[name_f]Annabel[/name_f] - old favorite, that I started to like again
[name_f]Clio[/name_f] - klee-o (same as Annabel)
[name_f]Persephone[/name_f]
[name_f]Coraline[/name_f]
[name_f]Anneliese[/name_f]
[name_f]Antigone[/name_f] - wouldn’t use because of meaning, though, I guess
[name_f]Eurydice[/name_f]
[name_f]Ariadne[/name_f]
[name_f]Pandora[/name_f]
[name_f]Thalia[/name_f] - how do you pronounce it?

I’m into Greek mythology right now, as you can tell :wink: Let me know which ones you think are usable.

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[name_f]Hecate[/name_f]: It’s intriguing but just feels like a lot to saddle on a real human. [name_m]Even[/name_m] though I’m a namenerd I still have to look up the pronunciation every time, so I would imagine a [name_f]Hecate[/name_f] would get a lot of “hee-kate”. It just also doesn’t really feel as “detachable” from the Greek mythology as other names. I would say it belongs in GP territory.

[name_f]Annabel[/name_f]: sweet and spunky. I like that it has a modern sound but is actually an older name with an [name_m]Edgar[/name_m] [name_m]Allan[/name_m] [name_u]Poe[/name_u] literary reference. I do prefer the [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] spelling personally but this one has more of a snappiness to it and also distances itself from the horror movie. Very solid.

[name_f]Clio[/name_f]: This is my personal preferred spelling of the name (I think I just like the sharpness of [name_f]Clio[/name_f], plus it distances itself from Cleopatra) but I can see how it invites more ambiguity in spelling and pronunciation. I think it’s a name ripe for the picking and very ready for people to start using.

[name_f]Persephone[/name_f]: Really such pretty sounds; it’s kind of like a refreshed [name_f]Stephanie[/name_f]. If you asked me half a decade ago I would also say it’s too tied to the mythological figure but this name is starting to rise a little bit on the charts (nothing crazy at all) but that is helping to boost the familiarity of the name. I think it’s melodic and usable.

[name_f]Coraline[/name_f]: very tied to the movie but that’s okay. I think it’s younger and fresher than [name_f]Caroline[/name_f]. Although 99.9% of Coralines were born in 2009 or later, I actually can see this name aging well and not being super “dated” - it has all the makings of a vintage revival name and fits right in.

[name_f]Anneliese[/name_f]: One of those names that is almost universally perceived as beautiful, IMO. You can’t help but just like this name. I prefer this spelling the most. I picture [name_f]Anneliese[/name_f] as someone who succeeds in anything that they set out to do.

[name_f]Antigone[/name_f]: Fun name, but I do think it would be a little too much to wear IRL. Could make a fun middle though. I definitely think the general public would default to “anti-gone” (like the words) as a pronunciation.

[name_f]Eurydice[/name_f]: pretty much same as [name_f]Antigone[/name_f].

[name_f]Ariadne[/name_f]: really intriguing and pretty name. It’s very distinct but at the same time has some familiarity through its similarity to [name_f]Arianna[/name_f], [name_f]Ariane[/name_f], etc. I did know an [name_f]Ariadna[/name_f] so I think this name is quite wearable. I like that it’s feminine but strong and not super frilly.

[name_f]Pandora[/name_f]: Pandora’s Box and also a radio station are the two things that come to mind. It would be a really nice pet’s name but I have trouble picturing it on a human.

[name_f]Thalia[/name_f]: One of my favorite names. I personally pronounce it THAL-ee-yuh, which is how it’s pronounced as a street name where I live. But I do like the other pronunciations such as TAHL-ee-yuh or THAHL-ee-yuh (I’ve even heard of THAY-lee-uh). It hits such a sweet spot of being a recognizable and familiar name but really distinct and intriguing at the same time. I can easily picture it on a little girl or a grown woman.

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Thank you! :slight_smile:

Hecate - I see her as the lovely, precocious and somewhat parentified only child of two academics. I do think this name would be a lot to lump on someone, even just the uncertainty around pronunciation but also that it’s exclusive and intellectual. She’d probably end up asking everyone to call her Caty!
Annabel - this is a family name for me, and I associate it with propriety, earnestness, and a quiet but steady commitment to all things good and just. It’s a little dated for me and maybe too sensible but it is very pretty and obviously usable.
Clio - affable, fun, artsy and dynamic - could be for someone scholarly or sporty alike. Definitely usable.
Persephone - an old fave of mine, this with Pandora has an upper crust/boarding school Brit vibe to it for me. Like the nickname options (Percy, Poppy, Sephie, Effie). Don’t love that there’s “phoney” in the name but it’s very much usable.
Coraline - put off this name by the utterly freaky movie of the same name but I otherwise see it as a southern belle sort of name for a bright, bold and fun little girl who everyone seems to know. Usable.
Anneliese - I don’t warm to this name - it feels pasty and pallid to me, and gives me a lone wolf sort of vibe. Might also get some teasing from the first part of name. But it’s usable and I do like this spelling the best.
Antigone - a name for a cheeky, gregarious gal, who peaks in a creative field later in life. Brings the “Tigga” nickname, which is what almost everyone calls her anyway (and she no longer introduces herself as Antigone as too much hassle). Usable but borderline if you don’t like Tigga/Tiggy etc.
Eurydice - a beautiful soul, naturally attuned to “injustice” in all its forms, homeschooled and old and young at the same time. Alas, this name is way too intense and self-conscious for me, and it seems more like a philosophical concept (which it is in a sense) but there is something satisfying about saying it once you’ve “cracked” it. I’d keep as GP.
Ariadne - more wearable imo than the two above, this cheerful and capable girl I see as both into wealth - in the US this time. Would have to train people on pronunciation.
Pandora - see Persephone but some teasing potential with this name.
Thalia - I pronounce the H so THA-lee-ah or maybe even “Tha-LEE-ah -but I’ve heard it pronounced as “TAA-lee-ah”. I see this as a name for someone practical and kind, resourceful, reliable, and very effective in what they choose to do. Definitely wearable.

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[name_f]Hecate[/name_f] → I like the distinctive sound and witchy vibe. It gives me imagery of forests, crystals etc. It’s unusual, but I like how you could use [name_f]Hettie[/name_f], [name_f]Hattie[/name_f], [name_f]Cate[/name_f], [name_f]Catie[/name_f], [name_u]Kitty[/name_u] as a nickname :slight_smile:

[name_f]Annabel[/name_f] → sweet but sophisticated. Feels both cutesy for a child, but solid for an adult

[name_f]Clio[/name_f] → light and bright, lively and cheerful - love the sounds! Admittedly, I think [name_u]Cleo[/name_u] looks better, I think for the ‘rounder’ look, and distance from the car, but I like [name_f]Clio[/name_f] too

[name_f]Persephone[/name_f] → elegant, powerful and pretty too - sort of floral vibes, shades of purple and red - distinctive but with plenty of nicknames

[name_f]Coraline[/name_f] → sharp but whimsical, unexpected but familiar, literary and interesting

[name_f]Anneliese[/name_f] → stylish, sleek and international

[name_f]Antigone[/name_f] - I like the zippy sounds and grandeur

[name_f]Eurydice[/name_f] → I like the flow and musical quality of this

[name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] → whimsical but strong, sort of earthy and green in vibe. It does remind me of spiders for some reason :person_shrugging:

[name_f]Pandora[/name_f] → powerful and distinctive but friendly too.

[name_f]Thalia[/name_f] - ‘how do you pronounce it?’ Thahl-ee-uh? Tahl-ee-uh? Thay-lee-uh - Ta-lee-uh?- I never know!

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Thank you :slight_smile:

Thank you!

Oh and I say tah-LEE-ah. I think you think of spiders because of [name_f]Arachne[/name_f] :wink: Which means spider.

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Anything you agreed with - took me a while to write! :sweat_smile:

I think that would be my go to

ohh of course :grin:

You have such fabulous taste!! I love so many of these names myself, so I’ll give you my thoughts!!

[name_f]Hecate[/name_f] - Honestly love!! I think she’s very tied to the goddess, but she’s a cool and powerful name (maybe you’d like Hecabe too?)

[name_f]Annabel[/name_f] - Very pretty and feminine without being too frilly!!

[name_f]Clio[/name_f] - [name_u]Love[/name_u] this spelling the best, she’s so soft and gentle (and also a Greek muse!!)

[name_f]Persephone[/name_f] - I like her but I feel like she’s going to start being used a lot more with the popularity of [name_f]Penelope[/name_f]

[name_f]Coraline[/name_f] - [name_f]Pretty[/name_f] but reallyyyy tied to the movie / book character. [name_u]Dark[/name_u] and moody vibes

[name_f]Anneliese[/name_f] - [name_f]Gorgeous[/name_f] and classic!! A lovely underused favorite of mine

[name_f]Antigone[/name_f] - [name_f]Pretty[/name_f], but the character is a little bit tragic imo

[name_f]Eurydice[/name_f] - Very pretty sound, may have lots of pronunciation / spelling issues

[name_f]Ariadne[/name_f] - So lovely yet familiar! [name_u]An[/name_u] amazing pick

[name_f]Pandora[/name_f] - [name_f]Pretty[/name_f] name with pink vibes, does make me think of the radio / music service a bit

[name_f]Thalia[/name_f] - I say TAW-lee-uh (taw rhyming with jaw), very pretty and nice spelling!!

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[name_f]Hecate[/name_f]: I adore [name_f]Hecate[/name_f], and I also know a college-aged guy who claims he wants to name his daughter that. However, I do think that it might be difficult to wear. Maybe in the middle spot?

[name_f]Annabel[/name_f]: Spunky yet classy. I love this name and variety of nicknames you can think of. [name_f]My[/name_f] other favorite spellings are [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] and [name_f]Anabelle[/name_f].

[name_f]Clio[/name_f]: This spelling is lovely and unique in a good way, but it’s not intuitive and she may face some difficulties when it comes to filling in papers etc. However, the name is a sweet mixture of seriousness and playfulness and I like it!

[name_f]Coraline[/name_f]: It may be tied to the movie, but I don’t think it is much of a deal. [name_f]Coraline[/name_f] is a nice twist on old good [name_f]Caroline[/name_f] that has both modern and classic feel.

[name_f]Anneliese[/name_f]: Whenever I see the name of this family (Annalise, [name_f]Annalisa[/name_f], [name_f]Anneliese[/name_f] etc.) I can’t escape the thought of analyses. Sorry. However, it solidly depends on an accent, I guess.

[name_f]Antigone[/name_f]: [name_f]My[/name_f] only association is the word antidote or Russian word samogon meaning self-made smuggled alcohol. Both aren’t nice.

[name_f]Eurydice[/name_f]: [name_f]Pretty[/name_f] much the same as [name_f]Hecate[/name_f]: fun but may be too much to wear, while still being able to make a decent MN.

[name_f]Ariadne[/name_f]: It’s a part of the pseudonym I usually use so I’m biased. I thinks this name is distinct yet familiar and easily crosses cultures (I know an [name_f]Ariadna[/name_f] here, in Moscow!).

[name_f]Pandora[/name_f]: [name_u]Love[/name_u] love love this one! However, the radio station linking is something to consider.

[name_f]Thalia[/name_f]: I say TUH-lee-uh. A cute name that will easily fit in amongst the rest and is great for someone of any age, profession, etc.

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Thank you!

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Thank you :slight_smile:

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