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Victoria has that harsh "vic" sound in it. Plus, as much as I try to sublimate it, the image of Queen Victoria rankles this granddaughter of the Irish Republican Brotherhood. The "j" sound of Julia is so pleasing to my ears.
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Ah, think of the Roman goddess of victory instead just as I do. ;-) That and its meaning strongly influenced the naming of my second dd.
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Roman goddesses of victory are not to be trifled withYes. I go on and on to others about how one association shouldn't be held against the innocent name itself. And I use Victoria all the time in combo suggestions. I even use it myself in a few favorite combos. (Wren Victoria, Victoria Alix) And now you've reminded me of the lovely Victoria Brooke (who goes by Brooke) as an inspiration! I shall not deviate from the path of light and reason again. :-)Besides, I've recently fallen in LOVE with the names Victoire and Victorine.It's just that when asked to choose between Victoria and Julia, I fell back on the sublimated criterea to justify my choice. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
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LOL, you always make me smile, Ann.BTW, Brooke refused to take the name Victoire in beginning French class. Instead, she chose Renee. RENEE! I would have none of that so I call her Victoire whenever I can. ;-)
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Victoire is soooo much more interesting than Renee. I'm with you.Here's a naughty thought. How about calling her Reine instead of Renee? Years of therapy you say? Ah well, if you don't have the stomach for this parenting thing I don't know why you bothered in the first place. :-)
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