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[Opinions] Viatrix
Viatrix, a feminine form of the Late Latin name Viator which meant "voyager, traveller".WDYT? Is it usable at all?

This message was edited 11/11/2009, 7:03 AM

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I like it, but these days people would probably think it sounds like a medication rather than a name, so I think that would hinder its usability a bit. I think it's pretty nifty though.
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"Ask your doctor if Viatrix is right for you."Plus, modern English makes me want to pronounce it VYE-a-trix, which makes it sound even more like something that might come in capsule form. The proper pronunciation is going to get mistaken for Beatrix all the time (unless you live somewhere that people are familiar with the name). It would be great for a fictional character. I just think it would pose some problems in real life.
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It looks like a kind of prescription medication to me. :/
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It's kinda violent sounding and black leather and sunglasses wearing. It's not terrible, but I'm not a hugefan. It also makes me think of vitex, not that that matters. I'd say it's usable, but it's a little out there.
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Usable? Maybe, but I don't know--why not just Beatrix? It seems like Viatrix would be confused with Beatrix, anyway.Completely badass? You bet. Viatrix is awesome. (I actually didn't realize it was in the database, cool!)
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Hm, I like it for a character but I don't think it's useable in real life. It does sound "medicinal" or something...
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It does kinda sound like a type of medication, but I still like it. It'd make a cool mn.
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It makes me think of Viagra. I wouldn't use it. Beatrix is better.
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I really don't like it. It sounds like the name of a prescription drug.
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Sounds rather medicinal to me. I do kind of like the -trix feminine ending. When I become a physician (this coming May), I'm considering insisting that my patients refer to me as Doctrix D--, instead of Doctor D--. ;-)
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