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HelpMelchior and Marcel.
Both have been on my mind lately.
Melchior I have always thought of as far too pompous and stuffy, even for an old gent, but having heard it spoken aloud recently it sounded quite youthful. It still looks wizened though. I like that disparity, it's growing on me.
And I met an unlikely Marcel. Apart from pairing with my usual boring favourites I am liking Marcel Benedict, Marcel Todd and Marcel Bertrand. But I have no idea what to do with Melchior...
Any opinions or ideas on either?
Melchior I have always thought of as far too pompous and stuffy, even for an old gent, but having heard it spoken aloud recently it sounded quite youthful. It still looks wizened though. I like that disparity, it's growing on me.
And I met an unlikely Marcel. Apart from pairing with my usual boring favourites I am liking Marcel Benedict, Marcel Todd and Marcel Bertrand. But I have no idea what to do with Melchior...
Any opinions or ideas on either?
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Melchior is a GP for me. I definitely think it's way too over the top for real life use; I think it would have a lot of issues with proper pronunciation and spelling. But I secretly like it. You might not be aware of what I think is the main modern-day association with Melchior- it's the name of the main character in my favorite musical, Spring Awakening. They call him Melchy for short in the show. You could also go with Mel.
Marcel is elegant. I wouldn't consider it myself, but I wouldn't mind seeing it around more.
Marcel is elegant. I wouldn't consider it myself, but I wouldn't mind seeing it around more.
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Spring Awakening is actually where I first heard it aloud :) I think perhaps it was the use of Melchy as a nickname that makes it seem younger and more playful. So many good names in that musical.
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