[Opinions] Ethel, Norma, and Mabel
What would you think if you met a sibset with these names?
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I'd either assume they're all named after grandparents or great-grandparents, or that their parents think of themselves as extremely "hipster".
I would be surprised if the sibling set was younger than their 70s.
I would think I had to raise my voice so their ninety-year-old ears could hear me, and that I should offer to help them get across the street and insist that they should go ahead of me in line.
I would squeal! I love them, especially Ethel.
Very pleasant surprise. I don't love any of these names personally, but I'd enjoy seeing them used.
I suppose it would depend on their age. If it was a sibset of 3 little old ladies, I would probably first think “oh how sweet! But what ugly names!”
And if it was a sibset of toddlers or young children I would think “wow! What ugly names for these poor sweet children!”
And if it was a sibset of toddlers or young children I would think “wow! What ugly names for these poor sweet children!”
Young sibs. Let's say, ages 5-8.
Then yeah. I would definitely think something along the lines of “gosh. Those are some of the ugliest names you could pick for little girls. Why?”