I’m going for a classy but quirky, strong and intelligent name. These are ones I am considering, I’d love to know what you think of them! I’m renaming myself, and I’m 19, so all are uncommon except for [name]Phoebe[/name], which was #906 or something when I was born.
(I’m waiting to see if [name]Abby[/name] comes out with a [name]Katniss[/name] list, for more inspiration).
Concerns;
Is [name]Maeve[/name] too short? I love the meaning/history/sound except it is a bit abrupt. My last name is one syllable, although I’m changing it if/when I get married. Can one syllable names be elegant?
Does [name]Guinevere[/name]'s history make it unusable? There is [name]Guinevere[/name] [name]Turner[/name], so it’s been used in real life.
I mainly want opinions, but if you have any other ideas, let me know!
I like all your names a lot. [name]Imogen[/name] and [name]Maeve[/name] are my favourites, but I adore [name]Guinevere[/name] as well! I think, however, that a name like [name]Guinevere[/name] would be a difficult name to adjust to for people who already know you. Maybe it’s pretty, but changing your name at all will be a big adjustment for you and anyone who knows you, particularly close friends and family, and I think a name like [name]Maeve[/name], [name]Imogen[/name] or [name]Phoebe[/name] would be easier to get used to than [name]Guinevere[/name], which I will admit, beautiful as it is, is definitely a mouthful.
For your criteria, and for the fact that you’re changing your name, I’d definitely vote for [name]Maeve[/name]. It’s definitely a wonderful name, and one syllable can absolutely be elegant. I don’t find it abrupt at all.
I like [name]Imogen[/name]. [name]Maeve[/name] is nice if you are Irish. I think [name]Guinevere[/name] is a bit much, but that’s JMO. [name]Just[/name] curious…what is your name now? I’m always fascinated by the motivation when one renames oneself, since it is rare.
I see what you mean about [name]Guinevere[/name], although the nickname Guin (PN [name]Gwen[/name]) would make it easier!
My first and middle names are [name]Emily[/name] [name]Rose[/name]. [name]Lovely[/name], but it makes me feel completely anonymous. I’m changing my middle name too, but I want to nail down my first name before starting on middles!
I love [name]Imogen[/name] and [name]Pheobe[/name] personally. [name]Imogen[/name] is my favorite. It’s different and uncommon but lovely. [name]Pheobe[/name] is fun and quirky (I think of the character on Friends!). [name]Maeve[/name] isn’t really my style at all. A little too old fashioned for my taste. [name]Guinevere[/name] is nice but also not my style.
Thanks! I’m considering crossing [name]Guinevere[/name] off, because it might be too tied to the mythical queen…but it is stunning, and I like stunning, gorgeous names!
(Definitely noting the preference for [name]Imogen[/name]. I’m going to mull over [name]Maeve[/name], haha, and [name]Phoebe[/name])
