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HelpRe: Marieve: your opinions on these French girl names
in reply to a message by thetxbelle
Marieve - I'm not a big fan of composite names but I like the sound of this one, and it has a sweet feeling. I don't really like the way it looks, however.
Bérangère - I have to admit that I'm not a big fan of "B" names on girls or boys. I think the meaning is neat, however -- female names with war or weapon-associated meanings have always intrigued me.
Ombeline - I'm not a fan of many O names either, but I like this better than Bérangère. I don't find the "Omb" sound very attractive. However, it reminds me of the bright oranges and yellows of autumn, which is nice imagery.
Aubeline - The "Aube" part of the name seems so masculine, but the suffix is definitely feminine. So many conflicting feelings! So I'm not sure about this one.
Nadège - It's interesting, but not really my style. Admittedly, it reminds me of underwear for some reason. I prefer Nadine.
Mazarine - Oh, I really want to like this, but too many other words pop into my head when I read it -- mezzanine, magazine, etc. It is completely new to me, however, and it has a lovely meaning, so perhaps it'll grow on me. It's so vibrant and diverse, too -- makes me think of an old stained glass window.
Josiane - Josiane would work well in America since it has the most straightforward pronunciation of these names. However, when it comes to French variants of Josephine, I prefer Zéphine. (Actually a diminutive -- Victor Hugo used it in Les Misérables).
Argider - I used to like this quite a lot, so it's too much of a boys' name to me; I can't see it as a feminine name.
Bérangère - I have to admit that I'm not a big fan of "B" names on girls or boys. I think the meaning is neat, however -- female names with war or weapon-associated meanings have always intrigued me.
Ombeline - I'm not a fan of many O names either, but I like this better than Bérangère. I don't find the "Omb" sound very attractive. However, it reminds me of the bright oranges and yellows of autumn, which is nice imagery.
Aubeline - The "Aube" part of the name seems so masculine, but the suffix is definitely feminine. So many conflicting feelings! So I'm not sure about this one.
Nadège - It's interesting, but not really my style. Admittedly, it reminds me of underwear for some reason. I prefer Nadine.
Mazarine - Oh, I really want to like this, but too many other words pop into my head when I read it -- mezzanine, magazine, etc. It is completely new to me, however, and it has a lovely meaning, so perhaps it'll grow on me. It's so vibrant and diverse, too -- makes me think of an old stained glass window.
Josiane - Josiane would work well in America since it has the most straightforward pronunciation of these names. However, when it comes to French variants of Josephine, I prefer Zéphine. (Actually a diminutive -- Victor Hugo used it in Les Misérables).
Argider - I used to like this quite a lot, so it's too much of a boys' name to me; I can't see it as a feminine name.
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I am on the fence to about Mazarine for the connection to Francois Mazarine and it makes me think of mezzanine. I wouldnt name a girl Argider either but the name intrigues me, I'm a big fan of Aristide and it seems equally strong. I really dont care for B names either but for some reason I love Bérangère, its just so strong and elegant.
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I meant Francois Mitterrand's daughter Mazarine lol...I think its bedtime, Im too tired to think straight.
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