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[Opinions] Southern American Girls names
I was going through a list of southern American style names. What do you think of these?Nella
Avril
Juna
Maven
Lula
Nona
Dovie
Everlina
Essie
Leota
Audra
Haven
Byrda
Corinna
Marilla
Theola
Cozetta
Pearla
Tula
Corelia
Dyanthia
Iola
Selma
Issie
Theoda
Camellia
Dorthelia
Emilene
Eula
Velsie
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I really like Marilla and Dyanthia. Haven't heard most of the names on your list!
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These are all so great. I love these exotic birds. Nona has been on my mind quite a bit lately! I like that it sounds like both an aging honky-tonk star and is also an ancient Goddess. I do so enjoy when those kinds of crossovers occur. I came across the name Leota (or maybe Leoda?) while watching cheesy true crime re-enactment shows on YouTube, and really liked it. It makes me think of doves for some reason. So soft and creamy.
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I'm from Virginia although I have to admit, I've never come across most of these names. Still, they have a distinctive Southern flair to them.I do like:Lula -- Absolutely yes, but only as a nn for Louisa.
Leota -- I don't love this, however, I understand its appeal.
Audra -- I prefer Audrey, but Audra is nice as well.
Corinna -- I was just contemplating this and Corinne this morning.
Cozetta -- Cosette is more lovely, but this is interesting.
Pearla -- I prefer this spelled Perla. The name has really grown on me.
Issie -- As a nn for Isabelle or Isobel, I'm there.
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Many of these I prefer as nicknames:
Nella (for Penelope or Antonella or Hannelore)
Juna (for Junia)
Essie (for Esther)
Tula (for Tulia or Petula)
Issie (for Isadora)
Eula (for Eulalia)
Velsie (for Velma or Evelyn)Everlina is interesting and Audra is a name I have liked for a while. Byrda I am not fond of for the spelling, but it reminds me of Bridie, which I think is adorable. Pearla is a favorite of mine, but I prefer the Perla spelling. Eula and Velsie, despite being nicknamey, are quite cute.
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