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[Opinions] Re: Bess
I think it is okay. Usable.
I'd rather see it as a full name, like Beth, than as a nn for Elizabeth. Seems less artificial that way, and less baby-talkish. It's very much like Beth, IMO.
It's probably not headed for popularity, anyway. Due to cow/matronly associations, I guess, esp. Bessie. Doesn't even have the retro vibe that Betty does. But hey, if Harriet and Matilda and Florence and Clementine can come back, why the hell not Bess?- mirfak
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There are no signs as of yet that Harriet and Florence are coming back.
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Agree about Harriet, but I've seen Florence in BAs, haven't I? Even if they are UK BA's, the US often follows.
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Oh yeah, Florence and Harriet are popular in the UK. I was being too US-centric.

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Florence would be a welcome uprising though. Harriet, eh... not so sure.
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