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in reply to a message by Mareasi
In all of the names listed below in the "New Loves" thread, I almost commented on Aleydis. The sound is gorgeous. Where does it come from? It sounds medieval, like an old form of Adelheidis. I'm guessing you are pronouncing it, "ah-LAY-dis." Is that correct?
Aleydis Fleur -- It's not too fancy to me. It's my favorite of all of these. Gorgeous flow.
Aleydis Primose -- I'm not a fan of prim and prissy Primrose anyway. But the flow is off here with Aleydis. They both end in an "s" or "z" sound. It's too same-y for my ears.
Aleydis Bethan -- Beautiful. Strong. Love it.
Aleydis Evelyn -- The "L" sounds bother me here. My ears need more contrasting sounds.
Aleydis Octavia -- Yes. Too over the top.
Aleydis Bronwen -- Just a smidgeon too tough for me. I suppose I might not have felt this way if Aleydis Bethan wasn't so perfect sounding.
Aleydis Flora / Florence -- Again, I'd cross of Florence for the ending-in-the-same-sound offense as Aleydis Primrose. Aleydis Flora is great. I just prefer Aleydis Fleur.
Nns: Allie, Lady, Addie, Alix?
ETA: A quick google search of Aleydis brought me to name sites that I'm not familiar with so I can't vouch for their authenticity. But they all have Aleydis as a Dutch or german form of Adelaide, which came from the earlier form Adelheidis. Yay, the Information Age! Very handy.
Aleydis Fleur -- It's not too fancy to me. It's my favorite of all of these. Gorgeous flow.
Aleydis Primose -- I'm not a fan of prim and prissy Primrose anyway. But the flow is off here with Aleydis. They both end in an "s" or "z" sound. It's too same-y for my ears.
Aleydis Bethan -- Beautiful. Strong. Love it.
Aleydis Evelyn -- The "L" sounds bother me here. My ears need more contrasting sounds.
Aleydis Octavia -- Yes. Too over the top.
Aleydis Bronwen -- Just a smidgeon too tough for me. I suppose I might not have felt this way if Aleydis Bethan wasn't so perfect sounding.
Aleydis Flora / Florence -- Again, I'd cross of Florence for the ending-in-the-same-sound offense as Aleydis Primrose. Aleydis Flora is great. I just prefer Aleydis Fleur.
Nns: Allie, Lady, Addie, Alix?
ETA: A quick google search of Aleydis brought me to name sites that I'm not familiar with so I can't vouch for their authenticity. But they all have Aleydis as a Dutch or german form of Adelaide, which came from the earlier form Adelheidis. Yay, the Information Age! Very handy.
This message was edited 7/18/2011, 11:39 AM
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I found the name in 'the girl with the pearl earring' - I'm currently reading it.
A little research told me that it's the name of a belgian saint. I just think it sounds so pretty and medieval.
Aleydis Fleur is my favourite as well I think, that or Aleydis Bronwen :)
I like Lady as a nickname, but not sure if it would work in real life
Thank you muchly for your comments
A little research told me that it's the name of a belgian saint. I just think it sounds so pretty and medieval.
Aleydis Fleur is my favourite as well I think, that or Aleydis Bronwen :)
I like Lady as a nickname, but not sure if it would work in real life
Thank you muchly for your comments
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I did a quick search on Facts (http://www.behindthename.com/bb/dosearch.php?board=fact&terms=Aleydis&operator=OR&in_subject=1&in_message=1&search_fact=1&when=all) and it seems to be a Dutch form of Adelaide.
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Thanks! Very helpful. It looks as though we were typing at the same time, but yours contains pronunciation guides as well. :-)
This message was edited 7/18/2011, 11:42 AM
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