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A girl in my math class is named Minerva. That's not exactly a name you hear everyday! I'm not too fond the name's sound, but I like the feeling it evokes. It makes me think of someone who is fiery and brainy -- which makes sense when one considers the mythological namesake. For some reason, I also imagine a redhead when I think of the name.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
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I really like it. It was the name of one of my great-great-great grandmothers. I also worked with a girl named Minerva. I like that it is sort of unusual, yet kind of a classic at the same time.
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It's my favorite!
I see it as a brunette name but I can also see it on a redhead.
It's so snippy and no-nonsense!
I see it as a brunette name but I can also see it on a redhead.
It's so snippy and no-nonsense!
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Neat! I've never met a RL Minerva. I don't really like the name (I think it's the "erv" sound that tanks it for me), but I do like the associations it brings to my mind. It's definitely a strong, distinctive name.
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I love it! One of my favourites.
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I'd be so stoked to meet a Minerva! It's definitely one of those names you don't think you'll run in to in 'real life'. So cool!
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Something about the sound of it grates on me... It sounds really annoying and whiny for some reason.
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I have to agree with you. I like my associations but the sound bugs me (I think it's the "ner" syllable).
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I like it. I don't know if it's the goddess association, but I always imagine a Minerva to be tall, impressively upright, snarkily intelligent and maybe a bit scary. I also think of her surrounded by boiling clouds of steam - but that's definitely the goddess association, via the Minerva Sulis shrine at Bath.:)
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