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[Opinions] My Collection of Elegant Female Names
Josephine
Ophelia
Evangeline
Avalene
Bethany
Francesca
Cassandra
December
Beatrix
Cecily
Johanna
AnneliseI'm allergic to common names, but I like a few of these even though they're up there. What do you think? Have you met any people with these names?

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I've met at least one Cassandra, Francesca, Anneliese, and Bethany. I've also met a Genevieve, which fits the style. I really like Josephine, Francesca, Cassandra, Beatrix, Cecily, and Anneliese. I would add Emiliana, Genevieve, January, and Olympia.
I've met:
Josephine
Bethany
Cassandra
Johanna
AnneliseI wouldn't describe Bethany or December as elegant, although I like them. Probably not Avalene either.My least favorites of the group are Cecily and Avalene. I'd like Cecile and Avelina a little better.If I had to use one, I'd probably go with Beatrix or Johanna.

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Thank you! How would you describe Avalene, if not elegant? "Ahv-uh-lene", not like "Ay-va" by the way.A lot of these are from literature, like Josephine, Cassandra, Cecily, Beatrix, Ophelia, and Johanna. The others are just favorites :).
I've know a Cassandra and a Johanna (the latter's mother is German) and a Josephine (surprisingly only one of the latter, known as Jo).
My favourite out of your list is Francesca (Cesca or Ceska make passable nns). I don't dislike Cassandra. Not keen on Bethany and don't see it as elegant. Beatrix is preferable to Beatrice imho - less of the "beat rice" connotation, but not exactly elegant in my mind, more spunky. Ophelia and Evangeline are elegant but not my style. I prefer Evelina to Avalene and Annabeth to Annelise.
I've met a Cassandra "Cassie" and a Josephine "Jocie". I have not met the others.Love: Josephine, Bethany, Cassandra
Like: Evangeline, Francesca, Annelise (prefer Anneliese or Annalise)
Okay: December, Beatrix
Know:
Josephine
Bethany
Francesca
Cassandra
(also Johanna + Annelise, but both spelled differently)Like:
Josephine, Evangeline, Bethany, Francesca, Cassandra, Johanna, and Annelise
December is surprisingly nice... it's growing on me. I like this list. I've met a Francesca and maybe a Beatrix, but none others. I'm surprised I've never met anyone named Cassandra.
December grew on me too :). Thank you! I've actually known two Cassandras, one adult and one child.

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Love: Ophelia, Evangeline, Cassandra, Beatrix.
Like: Josephine, Francesca, December, Cecily, Johanna, Annelise.
Neutral: Avalene.
Dislike: none.
Hate: Bethany.
Love Cassandra, Ophelia, Josephine, and Johanna!
I particularly like ophelia ,Evangeline,Cassandra and beatrix
I know a francesca and a Cassandra ♡
I like all except for Josephine, Evangeline, Francesca, and December.