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in reply to a message by ADT
People do tend to gravitate towards others that they have something definite in common with. I personally find it a little bit boring and lonely. Sort of like talking to a mirror sometimes. Racism itself is a big problem where I am. It constantly amazes me how plainly stated it is without any kind of shame.
I don't know if the Rachel and Leah thing was a point you were trying to make or not, but I do sort of get it if you were. I do feel like there's a difference between using a name that's been adopted by American culture and one that's practically unknown to it, though I suppose that opinion is hardly justifiable if we're going strictly by culture. The Jewish/Hebrew names that I especially love are more along the lines of Keturah, Hadassah, Rivka, Avigail, Elisheva, etc. Not exactly common. I don't even have the excuse of being Christian and saying that I got it from the Bible or somesuch.
I don't know if the Rachel and Leah thing was a point you were trying to make or not, but I do sort of get it if you were. I do feel like there's a difference between using a name that's been adopted by American culture and one that's practically unknown to it, though I suppose that opinion is hardly justifiable if we're going strictly by culture. The Jewish/Hebrew names that I especially love are more along the lines of Keturah, Hadassah, Rivka, Avigail, Elisheva, etc. Not exactly common. I don't even have the excuse of being Christian and saying that I got it from the Bible or somesuch.
This message was edited 7/15/2011, 7:02 PM
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Yes, I was trying to make a point with Rachel & Leah. I had a roommate Rachel, her siblings were Sarah, Peter, and John. Being a name nerd I suspected that they referred to Biblical names and I was completely right. Rachel has a Mennonite background.
From the list that you gave I feel that Avigal would be seen as a creative spelling of Abigail my most. My name is Agata and I've been asked before if my parents misspelled my name (I prounounce Agata like Agatha without the H - so Agate-uh).
From the list that you gave I feel that Avigal would be seen as a creative spelling of Abigail my most. My name is Agata and I've been asked before if my parents misspelled my name (I prounounce Agata like Agatha without the H - so Agate-uh).
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Most people probably would assume that, except anyone who was actually Jewish and familiar with Jewish names. But then I'm assuming. In the end I suppose it really depends on the individual person's opinion, whether they'd be offended or honored. Who can count on either one?
Agata is a gorgeous name, by the way.
Agata is a gorgeous name, by the way.
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typo: Avigail*
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