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in reply to a message by Lily
It's pretty old fashioned. Like Howard and Walter and Patricia. It's my mn, honoring an aunt who was born in the 20's, so yes, I'm nearly ancient, too, and while I was growing up I hid the fact that this was my mn, I was embarrassed.
And then there was comedian Lucille Ball, I think a love/hate kid of situation. She often riffed on women's roles by being really ditzy, so that kind of blew Lucille as a name for future scholars, justices, etc., if you're into that kind of litmus test for names.
But you're onto something. Lucy, Lucienne, Lucia: why not Lucille?
I'm with you on Elaine, as well. I love it and prefer it to Lane. Not sure that Bay goes with them in the least bit, style-wise, but I can see where you're going sound-wise.
And then there was comedian Lucille Ball, I think a love/hate kid of situation. She often riffed on women's roles by being really ditzy, so that kind of blew Lucille as a name for future scholars, justices, etc., if you're into that kind of litmus test for names.
But you're onto something. Lucy, Lucienne, Lucia: why not Lucille?
I'm with you on Elaine, as well. I love it and prefer it to Lane. Not sure that Bay goes with them in the least bit, style-wise, but I can see where you're going sound-wise.
This message was edited 3/4/2012, 3:53 AM
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Don't be embarrassed, you're so lucky! I'd love to have such a cool middle name. Mine is Elsa which is kind of similar in style. I always picture a Lucille as being extremely intelligent. Kind of like Hermione from Harry Potter. I don't really know who Lucille Ball is, though. I mean I've heard of her but I don't even know what she looks like. I also think of a silent movie star. Old Hollywood glamour. I don't know to me it's just a very intelligent/glamorous kind of name :P
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