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I used Corisande as one of the middle names in my Jeanette combo yesterday, however today, I'm sorely tempted to replace it with Melisande. Which one do you like better: Corisande or Melisande? (It would be either Jeanette Sylvie Corisande or Jeanette Sylvie Melisande.)
Also, I came across the name Melisanthe in my research today. Presumably pronounced 'mel-iss-AN-thee'. What do you think?
Also, I came across the name Melisanthe in my research today. Presumably pronounced 'mel-iss-AN-thee'. What do you think?
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I never would have thought of it before, but I like Corisande! Very nice find!
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I slightly prefer Corisande, because it seems sharper and smarter than Melisande. Then again, Jeanette Sylvie Melisande is kind of like floating on a cloud, which may be a good thing.
When in doubt I will stick with the minority! Corisande GMV.
Melisanthe is neat. "Bee flower," I guess? It'd make a good middle name- I don't like Mel- names as first names because Melanie and Melissa are gross by overuse to me. Anyway it's very interesting.
When in doubt I will stick with the minority! Corisande GMV.
Melisanthe is neat. "Bee flower," I guess? It'd make a good middle name- I don't like Mel- names as first names because Melanie and Melissa are gross by overuse to me. Anyway it's very interesting.
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I love both Corisande and Melisande, but do prefer Melisande.
I don't care for Melisanthe...although I usually like "anth" names.
I don't care for Melisanthe...although I usually like "anth" names.
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Jeanette Sylvie Melisande is slightly more heavenly than Jeanette Sylvie Corisande. Ever so slightly. :-)
Melisanthe = "mel-iss-AN-thee?" When I first read it I was still in a French frame of mind, a la Jacinthe, Judithe. I would have pronounced it "mel-i-sahnth" or "mel-i-sahnt." But I suppose you are right. It does look more Greek than French. I guess the "mel-iss-AN-thee" pronunciation just sounds awkward in my ears. Like someone stuck Melissa and Xanthe together. I prefer Melisande.
Melisanthe = "mel-iss-AN-thee?" When I first read it I was still in a French frame of mind, a la Jacinthe, Judithe. I would have pronounced it "mel-i-sahnth" or "mel-i-sahnt." But I suppose you are right. It does look more Greek than French. I guess the "mel-iss-AN-thee" pronunciation just sounds awkward in my ears. Like someone stuck Melissa and Xanthe together. I prefer Melisande.
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For some bizarre reason, Corisande reminds me of coriander. Which is crazy! I like the softer sound of Melisande myself, but both names are beautiful, and I wouldn't mind seeing either.
Melisanthe sounds great, is it Greek? It reminds me a lot of Melissa.
Melisanthe sounds great, is it Greek? It reminds me a lot of Melissa.
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I believe it is Greek. It fits with the Xanthe/Ianthe/Chrysanthe names. I'd never seen it before, and thought that perhaps it's a made-up compound name that used 'melis-' and tacked '-anthe' at the end. I haven't seen any evidence of it being a name with long-standing history and usage, but I haven't seen anything to the contrary, either.
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