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in reply to a message by Elinor
Sorry, but even though the name may be unheard of where you live, Elijah should not be used on a girl anywhere in my opinion because the name is a male biblical name. Even if biblical names aren't as "in" where you are as they are here, the name should nonentheless be used only on its intended gender, especially since it has an important reference as a male name (and none as a female name).
This message was edited 12/23/2004, 9:01 AM
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Hmmm ... My own belief is that human is human, and that there is no reason a male historical character cannot be borne in mind (bear in mind = borne in mind???) when the name is bestowed on a female child. Equally, I would bear the female Shakespearean character Regan in mind if I were to give the name to my son.
I'm not arguing or anything - just hoping to explain my stance better :-)
I'm not arguing or anything - just hoping to explain my stance better :-)
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