Tarquin: I have mixed feelings on the name. On one hand I find it very cool and romantic, on the other it's just...
too romantic and cool. I just don't see it as an approachable name. And putting
Tarquin Lapis Lazuli together...well it screams "batty new age momma," original 1960s hippy with brain damage from drugs or really bad romance novel. Sorry.
Minerva: A favorite, something I've liked for a long time. Great goddess, good meaning and a very cool name. I thought of using it in the past, however the fact that it's not at all biblical gets it knocked down a few pegs. But that's me. And I would
love to meet a little
Minerva.
Benedict: I'm seeing this
everywhere on the boards lately, in all different kinds of forms. I can't get behind it, especially with the new pope (whom I highly dislike). If it wasn't for the damn Pope I would like it...but again, it's
everywhere.
Cornelius: Eh. Extraordinary pretentious to me while being working class at the same time. It straddles both lines, cool namesakes and is a decent name...just not something I personally like. Very southern to me.
Joan: I'm a
Jean girl, merely because I love the '20s.
Joan is lovely, though. I love the Saints associated with the name and its' history. I also like the fact that you rarely if ever see it. As long as you
don't use Joanie.
Joan is beautiful and womanly, Joanie is whiny and little girlish.
Cecilia: I'm slowly coming around to the name, much to my horror. :-D I've begun researching different namesakes because of you and now it has that powerful woman aura to it that I like so much. It's quite strong, if still a little prissy to me. I still associate it with a certain type of parent, which is unfortunate. Just...no CeeCee or
Lia, please. :-D Oh, and NO
Cissy!
Of these my favorite would be
Joan, as it's simple, down to earth and practical. :-D (How I ended up this way is beyond me!)