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Help[Opinions] Galatea and Atalanta.
I really like both, overly-long though they might be. ;) What do you think of them? Galatea, I would pronunce gaa-luh-TAY-uh (AA as in "attic"), and Atalanta, I would say at-uh-LAN-tuh--just so we're all on the same page.
Any middle name ideas would be welcome, too. :)
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Any middle name ideas would be welcome, too. :)
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"It's not the cough that carries you off, it's the coffin they carry you off in."
A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having.
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Galatea........reminds me of the galaxy but if u luv it allot, then go w/ it
i really like atalanta, though. it reminds me of the greek story! its about a grl who is the fastest person on earth.
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i really like atalanta, though. it reminds me of the greek story! its about a grl who is the fastest person on earth.
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I really like Galatea, and Atalanta is okay, too. After reading the story of Atalanta about fifty times in Latin, though, I find its sound a little
anoying. Plus, it's really close to Atlanta, which would be a lousy name.
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anoying. Plus, it's really close to Atlanta, which would be a lousy name.
Dreams are necessary to life.
-Anais Nin
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I really like Galatea. It's pretty-sounding. Where did you find it? It's too foofy for me to consider it as a fn. It would be nice for someone else's child, though.
As for Atalanta, I know it's a legit name and everything, but being from Atlanta, I can't get past that association. It's not a nice city by any means, and I think any name on a child that would make me think of that city of all cities is quite unfortunate. Even the sound to me isn't that appealing. It sounds like someone elaborating the name of the city, and I have known some people to add in that extra syllable & pronounce Atlanta and Atalanta the same (they obviously weren't from the city, haha, everyone who lives there seems to say "Adlanna").
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"The dog is a gentleman; I hope I go to his heaven, not man's."
- Mark Twain.
As for Atalanta, I know it's a legit name and everything, but being from Atlanta, I can't get past that association. It's not a nice city by any means, and I think any name on a child that would make me think of that city of all cities is quite unfortunate. Even the sound to me isn't that appealing. It sounds like someone elaborating the name of the city, and I have known some people to add in that extra syllable & pronounce Atlanta and Atalanta the same (they obviously weren't from the city, haha, everyone who lives there seems to say "Adlanna").
"The dog is a gentleman; I hope I go to his heaven, not man's."
- Mark Twain.
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Galatea is...
...The name of the statue Pygmalion creates in Greek myth. It was always one of my favourite stories. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pygmalion_%28mythology%29
And there's a lovely painting of Pygmalion and Galatea: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:PygmalianGalatea.jpg
That's my sticking point with Atlanta, too. I try and think of the good--without it, there'd be no REM!--but it's tough sometimes. :( I'm thinking it'd be best as a middle name.
In fact, I think they'd both be better as middle names, but I like coming up with combos both ways. I mean, how cool would it be to meet John Ray and Galatea? Totally cool, I'm telling you. ;)
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"It's not the cough that carries you off, it's the coffin they carry you off in."
A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having.
...The name of the statue Pygmalion creates in Greek myth. It was always one of my favourite stories. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pygmalion_%28mythology%29
And there's a lovely painting of Pygmalion and Galatea: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:PygmalianGalatea.jpg
That's my sticking point with Atlanta, too. I try and think of the good--without it, there'd be no REM!--but it's tough sometimes. :( I'm thinking it'd be best as a middle name.
In fact, I think they'd both be better as middle names, but I like coming up with combos both ways. I mean, how cool would it be to meet John Ray and Galatea? Totally cool, I'm telling you. ;)
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"It's not the cough that carries you off, it's the coffin they carry you off in."
A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having.
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Ohhh, yes! I remember that myth. It's a very nice story. =)
I know what you mean. It's always fun to play around with the totally exotic and obscure names as fns, haha. Lately, I love the name Zephyrine, and I think it'd be an awesome first name, but I don't think I'd really use it as such in real life.
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"The dog is a gentleman; I hope I go to his heaven, not man's."
- Mark Twain.
I know what you mean. It's always fun to play around with the totally exotic and obscure names as fns, haha. Lately, I love the name Zephyrine, and I think it'd be an awesome first name, but I don't think I'd really use it as such in real life.
"The dog is a gentleman; I hope I go to his heaven, not man's."
- Mark Twain.
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Atalanta is GREAT! I am SO into names that remind me of Greek, Roman, and Egyptian Gods and Goddess!
I think Atalanta Thea is cute. I also like Atalanta Cleo and Atalanta Drucilla!
Like any? For middle names why don't you look down a few posys on the board where I posted about interesting ancient names, I think you may like some of them.
Loving the Combos Kingsley James Grant and Harper Primrose
I think Atalanta Thea is cute. I also like Atalanta Cleo and Atalanta Drucilla!
Like any? For middle names why don't you look down a few posys on the board where I posted about interesting ancient names, I think you may like some of them.
Loving the Combos Kingsley James Grant and Harper Primrose
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Oh, Atalanta Cleo is fabulous. I adore Cleo--I think it's really smart and retro, you know? Cleo Galatea would be great, too.
I saw your post of ancient names, and you did have quite a few that I like a lot--Aglaia, for one. :D But for the most part, I'm not particularly fascinated specifically by ancient names. The legends of Galatea and Atalanta are two I really love, is all. :)
Thanks!
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"It's not the cough that carries you off, it's the coffin they carry you off in."
A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having.
I saw your post of ancient names, and you did have quite a few that I like a lot--Aglaia, for one. :D But for the most part, I'm not particularly fascinated specifically by ancient names. The legends of Galatea and Atalanta are two I really love, is all. :)
Thanks!
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"It's not the cough that carries you off, it's the coffin they carry you off in."
A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having.
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I like Galatéa but not Atalanta.
Galatéa Ruby
Galatéa Winter
Galatéa Rose
Galatéa Charlotte
Galatéa Scarlett
Galatéa Ruby
Galatéa Winter
Galatéa Rose
Galatéa Charlotte
Galatéa Scarlett
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Galatea Ruby would be very nice--my youngest sister is a Ruby, and I'd love to honour her.
The other choices are a bit too common for my tastes, but thank you very much for the thoughts! :D
Array
"It's not the cough that carries you off, it's the coffin they carry you off in."
A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having.
The other choices are a bit too common for my tastes, but thank you very much for the thoughts! :D
Array
"It's not the cough that carries you off, it's the coffin they carry you off in."
A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having.
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