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Lots of people seem to like this name. I am not one of those people. When I first heard it used in Harry Potter I usually substituted another name in my head.
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Waaay to tied to Harry Potter. It's unusable now.
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I think, in a way, Harry Potter has made it more useable. Before the books and films, nobody knew how to spell or pronounce Hermione.
Apparently original readers of the first few Harry Potter books had no idea how to pronounce it. I know my Mum and I said "hermy-own" and others said "hermy-won" or "hermy-oh-nee"
Apparently original readers of the first few Harry Potter books had no idea how to pronounce it. I know my Mum and I said "hermy-own" and others said "hermy-won" or "hermy-oh-nee"
This message was edited 9/15/2011, 7:43 AM
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Yes, I agree with this to an extent. I think the Harry Potter books/films have made it simultaneously more and less usable, if possible.
It's true that some original readers could not pronounce it- I was among them, and I clearly recall calling her "Hermy-own" before the movies corrected my pronunciation. So as far as ease of spelling/pronouncing it is concerned, it's now more usable. But also less usable if you want to avoid a heavy association.
It's true that some original readers could not pronounce it- I was among them, and I clearly recall calling her "Hermy-own" before the movies corrected my pronunciation. So as far as ease of spelling/pronouncing it is concerned, it's now more usable. But also less usable if you want to avoid a heavy association.
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I love it.
I don't think it will get super common because of Harry Potter, but it will probably become slightly more popular because it was pretty much unheard of before.
I don't care about the Harry Potter connection (but then I do love HP!). The only reason I wouldn't use it is because there are no decent nicknames for Hermione.
I don't think it will get super common because of Harry Potter, but it will probably become slightly more popular because it was pretty much unheard of before.
I don't care about the Harry Potter connection (but then I do love HP!). The only reason I wouldn't use it is because there are no decent nicknames for Hermione.
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I personally love Hermione, and though it is closely tied to Ms. Granger (which is not necessarily a bad thing), I would love for someone to reclaim it and take it back for beautiful, yet quirky, name lovers everywhere. This is definitely in my top-10 girls list. :)
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I love Hermione. I definitely think it's become more exposed due to Harry Potter, but I don't know if the popularity's been affected. Hermione Granger will definitely be people's first, and maybe only, association with the name.
That's really why I'm torn for considering it an actual possibility or one of those "names I love but will never use."
ETA: Not that Hermione Granger would be a bad association- I think it's a good one, actually. But I'm not sure about using a name that does have such a prominent association.
That's really why I'm torn for considering it an actual possibility or one of those "names I love but will never use."
ETA: Not that Hermione Granger would be a bad association- I think it's a good one, actually. But I'm not sure about using a name that does have such a prominent association.
This message was edited 9/14/2011, 3:38 PM
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I'm old. So the HP association came long after other ones (Shakespeare and 2 British actresses in old movies). I'm not the best person to ask. I certainly hope it wouldn't be people's only association. But even if it were, I still think it's worth using. HP isn't the worst association in the world.
That's the thing about a popular book / movie helping the general public to rediscover a name. It's good that it gets everyone's attention. But then it may be the only association they have. I worry that's the case with Juno. For me, I think of Greek mythology and "paycocks." But maybe the movie about a pregnant teen is what sticks in others' minds.
Bottom line: if you truly love Hermione then use it -- you'll regret it if you don't.
My stock combination: Hermione Imogen or Imogen Hermione
That's the thing about a popular book / movie helping the general public to rediscover a name. It's good that it gets everyone's attention. But then it may be the only association they have. I worry that's the case with Juno. For me, I think of Greek mythology and "paycocks." But maybe the movie about a pregnant teen is what sticks in others' minds.
Bottom line: if you truly love Hermione then use it -- you'll regret it if you don't.
My stock combination: Hermione Imogen or Imogen Hermione
This message was edited 9/14/2011, 1:24 PM
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I like it quite a bit. I don't think it will ever be common, but for a while it is going to be tied to the HP character. However, Hermione was also a Shakespearean character as well so there's always that. Either way, I think it's a beautiful name.
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I like Hermione. I admit part of my admiration is due to the Harry Potter character, but I also like it because it's just an attractive, interesting name.
There's no denying that Hermione is tied to Hermione Granger, but I don't think it's an exclusive association. There are/were a number of actresses and artists with the name, there's Shakespeare's Hermione, mythology's Hermione, and there's even a Saint Hermione. I think it could be used for a real child today. The only thing that keeps me from putting it on my own long list is its incompatability with my last name.
Hermione has a looooong way to go before it becomes common. Harry Potter will either keep the masses from using it or rescue it from near obscurity, but I can't see a point where it will ever be common.
There's no denying that Hermione is tied to Hermione Granger, but I don't think it's an exclusive association. There are/were a number of actresses and artists with the name, there's Shakespeare's Hermione, mythology's Hermione, and there's even a Saint Hermione. I think it could be used for a real child today. The only thing that keeps me from putting it on my own long list is its incompatability with my last name.
Hermione has a looooong way to go before it becomes common. Harry Potter will either keep the masses from using it or rescue it from near obscurity, but I can't see a point where it will ever be common.
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I adore Hermione. Adore it. I think it has a lovely sound, and great connections to mythology and literature. I think that Harry Potter may inspire a greater appreciation in people for this name, and rightly so I think. Hermione Granger is a good role model for girls...much more so than female characters in other popular books right now. She is a strong, brave, and intelligent female character, and Ms. Rowling makes it clear that Harry and Ron like her for her personality, not for looks. Though she is occasionally described as pretty, she is much more often described in terms of character traits, and I find that refreshing in a sea of literature that bases personal value on attractiveness.
Anyway, I think that Hermione is, in the current popular climate, closely linked to Ms. Granger. People will no doubt come to the conclusion that young Hermiones are named in tribute to the character, but honestly, that doesn't bother me.
I would use it in a heartbeat if I could ever get SO to come around to it! My favorite combos are Hermione Catherine and Hermione Ann.
Anyway, I think that Hermione is, in the current popular climate, closely linked to Ms. Granger. People will no doubt come to the conclusion that young Hermiones are named in tribute to the character, but honestly, that doesn't bother me.
I would use it in a heartbeat if I could ever get SO to come around to it! My favorite combos are Hermione Catherine and Hermione Ann.
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