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HelpInteresting Hebrew name... what do you think?
While spending some hours reading Wikipedia last night (which I tend to do sometimes, as information can actually be rather addictive), I came across the name Othniel when reading about paleontology. It was the name of the late Othniel Charles Marsh (1831-1899), a respected American paleontologist.
Having never heard of this name before and intrigued by it, I was surprised to see that it was already featured in the BtN database. I don't remember seeing this name discussed here on this message board, so I'm curious to hear how the name strikes to you all. Does it seem like a fresh alternative to overly common names like Daniel and Gabriel, or the completely opposite (e.g. stuffy and nerdy)? Can you even picture someone with this name in this day and age? If so, how do you imagine a person with this name would be like?
Last but not least, what nicknames can you think of for Othniel? Myself, I can think of Othie (also Othy, Otie and even Otis), Otho (or even Otto) and Niel. I have to say, Otis is my favourite of the bunch.
Looking forward to hearing what you all have to say about the name (e.g. overly negative associations), but the way things are looking right now, I think I'm going to put it on my Guilty Pleasure List. :x
Having never heard of this name before and intrigued by it, I was surprised to see that it was already featured in the BtN database. I don't remember seeing this name discussed here on this message board, so I'm curious to hear how the name strikes to you all. Does it seem like a fresh alternative to overly common names like Daniel and Gabriel, or the completely opposite (e.g. stuffy and nerdy)? Can you even picture someone with this name in this day and age? If so, how do you imagine a person with this name would be like?
Last but not least, what nicknames can you think of for Othniel? Myself, I can think of Othie (also Othy, Otie and even Otis), Otho (or even Otto) and Niel. I have to say, Otis is my favourite of the bunch.
Looking forward to hearing what you all have to say about the name (e.g. overly negative associations), but the way things are looking right now, I think I'm going to put it on my Guilty Pleasure List. :x
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Oh yes, Othniel! I do think it's quite handsome, but it's one of those names I never seem to remember. Othniel Charles is one awesome combo. It does seem very warm and friendly and like it would fit right in with common names, so it is surprising you don't see it around here or in real life more. I think it would be a fresher alternative to stuff like Daniel, Gabriel, and Ethan.
I think Othie is really cute, and Niel is good, too.
I think Othie is really cute, and Niel is good, too.
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