I’ve recently realised, I love hearing other people’s favourite names! It’s an odd thing, but there y’go.
People’s relationships with language are interesting.
For me, I switch between autumnal, reddish gold names ([name]Hazel[/name], [name]Rory[/name], [name]Tess[/name], [name]Rowan[/name], [name]Henry[/name], [name]Poppy[/name]) and delicate, frosty-morning type names ([name]Iris[/name], [name]Aveline[/name], [name]Thea[/name], [name]Viola[/name], [name]Edward[/name]) depending on my mood :lol:
[name]How[/name] about you? [name]Do[/name] you associate certain names with colours/feelings? (-:
I personally like strong boy names with meanings to match.
My sons are [name]Isaiah[/name] Gaberiel [name]Joseph[/name] and [name]Zachariah[/name] [name]Xavier[/name] [name]Joseph[/name].
If we have another boy it would either be
[name]Elijah[/name] [name]Christian[/name]/[name]Christopher[/name]
[name]Jonah[/name] [name]Henry[/name]
[name]Micah[/name] [name]Kieran[/name]
[name]Moses[/name] [name]Kenan[/name]
[name]Noah[/name] [name]Lucas[/name]
[name]Tobias[/name] [name]Roman[/name]
And for girls I like overly girly names that mean something.
[name]Cecilia[/name] [name]Faith[/name] (Blind [name]Faith[/name])
[name]Evangeline[/name] [name]Anthea[/name]/[name]Hope[/name] (Good news Blossoms/Brings [name]Hope[/name])
[name]Annora[/name] [name]Vivienne[/name] ([name]Honor[/name] Life)
[name]Johanna[/name] [name]Rosalie[/name] (God’s [name]Gracious[/name] [name]Rose[/name])
[name]Seraphina[/name] [name]Ariel[/name] (Fiery [name]Lion[/name] of God)
[name]Cecilia[/name] and [name]Annora[/name] have personal meaning to me and my DH.
nature-word-old-fashioned type
For me, I switch between autumnal, reddish gold names (Hazel, Rory, Tess, Rowan, Henry, Poppy) and delicate, frosty-morning type names (Iris, Aveline, Thea, Viola, Edward) depending on my mood
That is probably the most beautiful description I’ve ever seen given to describing names. And aimzright4, while your names are not my style, I do admire the meanings, particularly “Blind [name]Faith[/name]”!
I’ve been described as having a “vintage vibe” and I tend to include literary/mythical references…vintage literary quirk? I had to put into into a metaphor like yours, I’d say my tastes was in pearls. They’re classic, stylish but not as regular as diamonds and they go with practically anything. [name]Arthur[/name] for the black-tie, and [name]Artie[/name]/[name]Art[/name] for the sneakers and jeans. [name]Rosemary[/name] for the young, blonde-haired secretary is [name]Romy[/name] the author and [name]Rose[/name]/[name]Rosie[/name] when she’s a mother of four. 