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Help[Opinions] Re: Garnet
in reply to a message by ella_bella314
I think a lot of its appeal is in its art deco, Edwardian, pre-WWI air. Like Opal and Pearl it has a decorative image, but it's modest, not a garish color, not trying to sound rich or rare. (garnets not very valuable or expensive like rubies and sapphires and emeralds are) And the sound of it is actually pretty rough and clunky, like Opal and Pearl, and like Gladys and Margaret. The vibe I get, is a name that sounded cool in a world where appearances and wealth don't stand in for real value, and beauty is what you make it.
Because it's ugly sounding but an appealing image, it puts me in mind of a character who is very average, superficially boring, with quirks that don't seem cool - but, then when I get to know them, through their story, I become a huge admirer.
I happen to like Garnet and Gladys, but the sound of Opal and Pearl seems too ugly to me personally. It just depends on your personal taste, I guess. Maybe I just like the sound of G a lot more than I like P.
Anyway, that's how I'd describe what I think is the appeal of Garnet as a vintage name or character name. I can't say I'm sure it would make a great modern name for a baby today. People are too materialistic and image-obsessed, and it seems to me more like Ruby-for-hipsters or something like that. Well, it's easy to be nostalgic. Who knows. I would not mind seeing a child named Garnet.
- mirfak
Because it's ugly sounding but an appealing image, it puts me in mind of a character who is very average, superficially boring, with quirks that don't seem cool - but, then when I get to know them, through their story, I become a huge admirer.
I happen to like Garnet and Gladys, but the sound of Opal and Pearl seems too ugly to me personally. It just depends on your personal taste, I guess. Maybe I just like the sound of G a lot more than I like P.
Anyway, that's how I'd describe what I think is the appeal of Garnet as a vintage name or character name. I can't say I'm sure it would make a great modern name for a baby today. People are too materialistic and image-obsessed, and it seems to me more like Ruby-for-hipsters or something like that. Well, it's easy to be nostalgic. Who knows. I would not mind seeing a child named Garnet.
- mirfak
This message was edited 3/25/2024, 7:42 PM
