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in reply to a message by Bex
Which is the very first thing that comes up when you Google the name. Here's what it is:
Emmanuelle (1974) is the first installment in a series of French softcore pornography films directed by Just Jaeckin.
And this is a very famous series of movies, and it is the first result you get with Google.
So no, I don't think it's a good idea. Unless you want to use the really stupid nn Manny, or Annie, if you're stretching it, there's no good nn besides the ones you don't like, and if you're not French, the full name is pretty overblown.
You're entitled to your own opinions. You're not entitled to your own facts. -- Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Emmanuelle (1974) is the first installment in a series of French softcore pornography films directed by Just Jaeckin.
And this is a very famous series of movies, and it is the first result you get with Google.
So no, I don't think it's a good idea. Unless you want to use the really stupid nn Manny, or Annie, if you're stretching it, there's no good nn besides the ones you don't like, and if you're not French, the full name is pretty overblown.
You're entitled to your own opinions. You're not entitled to your own facts. -- Daniel Patrick Moynihan
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I think the age of that series probably makes the association moot at this point.
I know a couple of people named Emanuelle or Emanuella and none of them seem to find themselves caught in awkward "hey, like the porno?" conversations.
While there ARE a number of people who will make the connections, I would assume they would never say anything out loud.
I know a couple of people named Emanuelle or Emanuella and none of them seem to find themselves caught in awkward "hey, like the porno?" conversations.
While there ARE a number of people who will make the connections, I would assume they would never say anything out loud.
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I am half French and have lived in France and I always thought there was something sultry about Emmanuelle but couldn't put my finger on it. I have definitely never seen this, but I think in France everyone has heard of it. I don't even know where or when but those movies must have been famous at some point and still be kind of notorious because I am sure most people have at least heard of them at some point. I don't think the association is too strong though. Emmanuelle was a common name in France in the 70s and 80s and there are quite a few around, I think the association would fade quickly. I wouldn't let this keep me from using it if it happened to be my favorite name.
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Yeah, soft porn is what I think of. And the movies are famous, so I wouldn't use Emmanuelle. Emmy is cute, though.
This message was edited 4/6/2017, 4:47 AM
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Actually, yeah I remember that someone has brought that up before. I don't think it's a strong enough connotation to put me off it, however hubby has just announced that he doesn't like the name anyways.. so off to find a new husband for me! :D (jokes)
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How well-known is that, though? In Francophone countries, at least, the name is common enough (though not uber common), to not be closely associated with that franchise. There's actress Emanuelle Béart, for instance. It's like, say, Amber, I don't think the first association everyone has in "Forever Amber"
Though I kind of I agree it's a bit too long and fancy in an Anglophone context. Even in French speaking contexts a lot of Emanuels/Emmanuelles seem to be called Manu or other nicknames most of the time.
I guess Elle and Ellie could work as nns.
Though I kind of I agree it's a bit too long and fancy in an Anglophone context. Even in French speaking contexts a lot of Emanuels/Emmanuelles seem to be called Manu or other nicknames most of the time.
I guess Elle and Ellie could work as nns.
This message was edited 4/5/2017, 8:15 PM
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it's not the movies themselves ...
I mean, Savannah and Jenna are or were names of very famous porn stars, and that never hurt their popularity as names.
It's the fact that the very first tresult you get when Googling Emmanuelle, and what kid doesn't Google their first name as soon as they learn to Google, is the Wikipedia page for the movies. Not even the French actress is first.
I mean, Savannah and Jenna are or were names of very famous porn stars, and that never hurt their popularity as names.
It's the fact that the very first tresult you get when Googling Emmanuelle, and what kid doesn't Google their first name as soon as they learn to Google, is the Wikipedia page for the movies. Not even the French actress is first.
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