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Re: Willow
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I think it can be sweet when other people use it--kind of how I see Fiona or Claire--even though it's probably not going to make my own favorites list. It certainly doesn't make me cringe in the way that Willa does, that country bumpkin nightmare that people seem to enjoy. Yecch.But anyway! Willow does have a versatile and graceful enough sound that I can see it being a serious name instead of just a cutie-pie whim. In some way or another I enjoy the combos:Willow Eleanor
Willow Grace, as long as 'graceful' came up
Willow Cherith; I love Cherith but it doesn't seem to be catching)
Willow Constant
Willow Verity
Willow Susanna / Susannah
Willow Ramona
Willow Rosine
Willow Johanna
Willow Genevieve
Willow Marielle
Willow Marise
Willow Livia
Willow Adelia
Willow Aleida; Aleida is one of hose names I want other people to get into
Willow Hyacinth, although it is a bit plant-y
Willow Cynthia; solves the plant thing :-P
Willow Corinne
Willow Jeannine
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I was disappointed that Aleida is prn with the long I sound instead of an E because it had appeal, but I'd hate to intentionally misprn it, though I favor the E.Cherith makes me think of Cherish with a lisp, though. Willow Marielle and Willow Marise are beautiful; I'm not very familiar with those MNs. I also like the ever lovely Eleanor with it. Thanks!
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AleidaIf you like Aleida mispronounced with a long E, I'd recommend Elita or Ileta. A bit different but still a similar sound.
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