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Help[Opinions] Re: Philip & Joseph
in reply to a message by Billina
They're just nice. I definitely prefer Phil and Joe over the full names. I don't like the sounds of them. Joseph in particular is ugly to me - it's the S and F snuggling way too close. Philip - 7; Joseph - 5.5 (most generic name ever and more archaic than classic)
If I had to name my son Philip he'd be Flip from day one. I think if you were Philip or Joseph you could get people to call you by your full name, but guys usually aren't willing to appear that sensitive about it, that they'd correct people. Eh, I dunno - I knew a William who successfully insisted on William. But it was because he didn't want to be Billy. Eventually he gave in to Will. If you were Philip's or Joseph's mom, though, you couldn't stop the use of Phil or Joe.
If I had to name my son Philip he'd be Flip from day one. I think if you were Philip or Joseph you could get people to call you by your full name, but guys usually aren't willing to appear that sensitive about it, that they'd correct people. Eh, I dunno - I knew a William who successfully insisted on William. But it was because he didn't want to be Billy. Eventually he gave in to Will. If you were Philip's or Joseph's mom, though, you couldn't stop the use of Phil or Joe.
This message was edited 4/22/2013, 6:35 PM
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