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Help[Opinions] Re: Belinda
in reply to a message by Fran
Belinda would be my full first name! As my screen name suggests, I go by Belle, exclusively. Bindy would be a family nickname that I'm only fond of for sentimental purposes. Bindy derived from a cousin not that much older than me who couldn't say my full name properly. And it stuck :P.
I don't think my name is dated. I grew up with a ton of Amys and Jessicas, so my name feels a little offbeat to me. People tend to like it, but I receive far more compliments on Belle. There is the occasional Beauty & The Beast reference, but it's a playful, positive thing. Plus I'm a shy, brown eyed brunette bookworm...so it works :P.
Another nickname is also Bella, which I'm called on occasion. I've met three other Belindas in my life (I'm 21), but I seem to be the only one who goes by a shortened version. I see my name here and there, so it's familiar but not overly common. I'm not sure it's everyone's thing, and I went through a period of absolutely hating it (but hey, I was fourteen lol) but I've grown to appreciate it. However, Belinda does feel formal to me. I'm a Belle all the way =).
Hope I helped!
ETA: How about:
Belinda Elizabeth (my combo:P)
One of the Belindas I've met has the combo Belinda Jane..but she doesn't appreciate the initials!
I don't think my name is dated. I grew up with a ton of Amys and Jessicas, so my name feels a little offbeat to me. People tend to like it, but I receive far more compliments on Belle. There is the occasional Beauty & The Beast reference, but it's a playful, positive thing. Plus I'm a shy, brown eyed brunette bookworm...so it works :P.
Another nickname is also Bella, which I'm called on occasion. I've met three other Belindas in my life (I'm 21), but I seem to be the only one who goes by a shortened version. I see my name here and there, so it's familiar but not overly common. I'm not sure it's everyone's thing, and I went through a period of absolutely hating it (but hey, I was fourteen lol) but I've grown to appreciate it. However, Belinda does feel formal to me. I'm a Belle all the way =).
Hope I helped!
ETA: How about:
Belinda Elizabeth (my combo:P)
One of the Belindas I've met has the combo Belinda Jane..but she doesn't appreciate the initials!
This message was edited 3/18/2009, 4:12 AM
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