I’ve been pondering a few names outside of my usual style, and I’d love to hear some thoughts on them. I’m not bothered if they fit my style or not at all, but I am wondering about what general opinions of them are, because I don’t recall adding these to my list ever before.
[name_f]Elizaveta[/name_f]
[name_f]Valentina[/name_f]
[name_f]Emilia[/name_f] (I have had this on the list before, but I’d like some fresh opinions)
[name_f]Fiorella[/name_f]
[name_f]Fleur[/name_f]
[name_f]Holiday[/name_f]/[name_f]Holliday[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] (is it better as [name_u]Clem[/name_u]-ehn-tyne or [name_u]Clem[/name_u]-ehn-teen?)
[name_f]Adeliza[/name_f] ([name_m]Ad[/name_m]-eh-leeza)
[name_f]Harlow[/name_f]
Thanks!
[name_f]Elizaveta[/name_f] - I [name_u]LOVE[/name_u] [name_f]Elizaveta[/name_f]. I think of the lovely Russian-American opera-trained singer. It’s everything I love in a name. The ‘veta’ ending is to die for. [name_f]Elisaveta[/name_f] is also a gorgeous variation with a softer sound. I love both.
[name_f]Valentina[/name_f] - Adorable, but too over-the-top for me.
[name_f]Emilia[/name_f] - Honestly? I think [name_f]Emilia[/name_f] is worth loving. It’s different and it has a mysterious, playful side.
[name_f]Fiorella[/name_f] - This is a guilty favorite. I love how frilly yet strong it feels.
[name_f]Fleur[/name_f] - I used to [name_u]LOVE[/name_u] this name. It’s very chic; very blunt. But sometimes it feels more like a pet’s name than a human’s name.
[name_f]Holiday[/name_f]/[name_f]Holliday[/name_f] - This name makes me smile. It’s very different to what I like, but I can’t help but think of a happy, wonderful person belonging to the name [name_f]Holiday[/name_f].
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] - I pronounce it “clem-en-tyne” (like in [name_f]Eternal[/name_f] [name_f]Sunshine[/name_f]) This name is very artistic. Bit of a renegade. I’m too biased because of the strong [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] from the [name_u]Michael[/name_u] Gondry film. But I love the connotation.
[name_f]Adeliza[/name_f] - Very cute but kind of acidic.
[name_f]Harlow[/name_f] - I’m not a fan of surname-y names. I think of [name_u]Harley[/name_u] [name_m]Davidson[/name_m].
This is a great list!
[name_u]Love[/name_u] [name_f]Valentina[/name_f], [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] and [name_f]Harlow[/name_f]!
I pronounce [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] like clem-en-tyne.
[name_f]Elizaveta[/name_f] - I love it, although it’s more “strict European” than “multicultural”. I also like [name_f]Elisabeta[/name_f].
[name_f]Valentina[/name_f] - unfortunately, I had the experience of googling this name one day and the “images” that go along with it are horrible. It’s a name frequently assumed by… well… people who work in the sex industry. I still like the name and recommend it if it has special meaning (like parents were married on [name_u]Valentine[/name_u]‘s day, or it really fits in a sibset). I actually prefer [name_u]Valentine[/name_u] on a boy.
[name_f]Emilia[/name_f] (I have had this on the list before, but I’d like some fresh opinions) - [name_f]Emily[/name_f] and [name_f]Amelia[/name_f] are both so popular that it doesn’t feel distinct. Better as a middle name.
[name_f]Fiorella[/name_f] - I’ve always like it.
[name_f]Fleur[/name_f] - too HP for me, unless like [name_f]Valentina[/name_f] it has special meaning or fits perfectly in a sibset.
[name_f]Holiday[/name_f]/[name_f]Holliday[/name_f] - love this name it’s perfect.
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] (is it better as [name_u]Clem[/name_u]-ehn-tyne or [name_u]Clem[/name_u]-ehn-teen?) - I think if you’re considering the “teen” pronounciation that [name_f]Clementina[/name_f] is a better option. The “teen” pronunciation is more obvious, and I think the overall name reaches its full potential of beauty and strength with the “A”. I much prefer [name_f]Clementina[/name_f] over [name_f]Valentina[/name_f]. I also love [name_f]Clemence[/name_f] ([name_f]Clemence[/name_f] [name_f]Poesy[/name_f] played [name_f]Fleur[/name_f] in HP!).
[name_f]Adeliza[/name_f] ([name_m]Ad[/name_m]-eh-leeza) - love it for so many reasons. I think it improves both [name_f]Adele[/name_f] and [name_f]Eliza[/name_f]. Would work better in Europe or [name_m]French[/name_m]-speaking [name_f]Canada[/name_f] than in the US.
[name_f]Harlow[/name_f] - I really like [name_f]Harlow[/name_f] but it’s too “trendy” sounding for me. I’d love it in a middle spot with a name like [name_f]Josephine[/name_f] or [name_f]Eugenia[/name_f], and I would probably add the "e’ for Harlowe.