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Which would you choose and why?
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Basil.
Well, it's an actual name.I know a few of them. And it's a saint's name.
Well, it's an actual name.I know a few of them. And it's a saint's name.
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Basil
Bram sounds like an old man name to me, like an old great uncle or grandfather or something. Basil while is dated, I can see on people of different ages.
Bram sounds like an old man name to me, like an old great uncle or grandfather or something. Basil while is dated, I can see on people of different ages.
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Your comment fairly compels me to post this! Not sure that I should, not sure if it will be seen as obnoxious or something, and I ask forgiveness if it does, but I feel compelled!
The little blond boy on the left, the second one that the camera turns to, the one who is "camera shy", is named Bram:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_S8MoylZbk&feature=relmfu
You can see why I can't think of Bram as an old man's name. Especially as I've never known anyone else by the name of Bram, old man or otherwise. Maybe, maybe, this can change the image for you? Maybe not, but it's worth a try!
The little blond boy on the left, the second one that the camera turns to, the one who is "camera shy", is named Bram:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_S8MoylZbk&feature=relmfu
You can see why I can't think of Bram as an old man's name. Especially as I've never known anyone else by the name of Bram, old man or otherwise. Maybe, maybe, this can change the image for you? Maybe not, but it's worth a try!
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Basil
Even though when I see it I hear it in Prunella Scales' voice*, I still think Basil's kind of handsome. And classic. And cute.
Bram is not so bad, but because Bram Stoker is the only Bram most people have heard of, it's got a bit of a self-consciously literary vibe.
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sybil_Fawlty
Even though when I see it I hear it in Prunella Scales' voice*, I still think Basil's kind of handsome. And classic. And cute.
Bram is not so bad, but because Bram Stoker is the only Bram most people have heard of, it's got a bit of a self-consciously literary vibe.
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sybil_Fawlty
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I don't really care for either... But if I absolutely had to choose, I'd choose Bram...
Although I think about Raisin Bran when I look at it, lol. Basil isn't much better... I either picture the herb, or a middle-aged man with crooked teeth and red hair in a library. Lol.
Although I think about Raisin Bran when I look at it, lol. Basil isn't much better... I either picture the herb, or a middle-aged man with crooked teeth and red hair in a library. Lol.
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Bram!
Now, Bram is my grandson's name. Rather, his name is Abraham and his nickname is Bram. But I don't think that's really the reason I prefer Bram. No, really, hear me out! LOL.
I think Bram is handsome and warm and yet still has a dark flavor to it, because of Bram Stoker. I love it.
Basil just makes me think of spaghetti sauce. I just think it's dumb.
And the reason I don't think that it's grandmotherly prejudice that makes me like Bram is because of the way I feel about my other grandson's name---Leonidas nn Leo. I have really warmed up to Leonidas, but still can't get past the "old man" image I've always had for Leo. I admit it, even though it's my grandson's name.
I do have to add that I feel that Bram should be a nickname for Abraham or Abram, rather than be used on its own.
Now, Bram is my grandson's name. Rather, his name is Abraham and his nickname is Bram. But I don't think that's really the reason I prefer Bram. No, really, hear me out! LOL.
I think Bram is handsome and warm and yet still has a dark flavor to it, because of Bram Stoker. I love it.
Basil just makes me think of spaghetti sauce. I just think it's dumb.
And the reason I don't think that it's grandmotherly prejudice that makes me like Bram is because of the way I feel about my other grandson's name---Leonidas nn Leo. I have really warmed up to Leonidas, but still can't get past the "old man" image I've always had for Leo. I admit it, even though it's my grandson's name.
I do have to add that I feel that Bram should be a nickname for Abraham or Abram, rather than be used on its own.
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Bram!
It's just the obviously better choice.
It's just the obviously better choice.
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For some reason, Basil is a really popular name around these parts (coastal maine) but only on guys over 45. I know of 3 or 4 of them, ranging from 45-75, so it tends to read "old man." So for that reason, I'd say Bram.
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Interesting...how do they usually pronounce it? like Bay-sil or Baz-il? Just curious. Thanks for the feedback!
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They pronounce it Bay-sil.
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Basil is definitely cuter, but sounds more like a dog's name. Bram, on the other hand, sounds incomplete.
So... Basil.
So... Basil.
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Bram is usually a nn for Abraham or Abram. Maybe that's why it sounds incomplete. I'm not really fond of Abraham/Abram though.
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Bram
I find Basil weak-chinned and stringy.
I find Basil weak-chinned and stringy.
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The two names do seem to be on opposite ends of the spectrum don't they? Bram seems stronger, but Basil has it's youthfulness...
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Bram
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Sorry if I'm asking a silly question but what is "nt"? Thanks for the feedback I apprecaite it!
nevermind...figured it out
nevermind...figured it out
This message was edited 6/20/2012, 12:25 PM
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Basil because Bram is seriously like the worst name ever. Laughably bad. Not that Basil isn't laughable, but at least it's not mainstream and laughable at the same time.
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I've never met anyone named Bram and I've lived in many different states. Maybe it's popular on a tv show (wouldn't know don't watch tv) but it's fairly rare in my part of the world.
Your opinion has "like" been noted.
Your opinion has "like" been noted.
This message was edited 6/20/2012, 12:17 PM
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Not popular, but trendy. Popular=common, trendy="nowish." It's a very trendy little syllable. Br- is huge! B- on its own is still unfashionable enough to be counter-conformist (not the same as non-conformist).
Although, maybe I'm mistaken about Br-, which seems to have had its heyday in the 80s. Bree is reeeally big right now though.
http://www.babynamewizard.com/voyager#prefix=br&ms=false&exact=false
No need to be snarky about my teenageish diction! Unless you weren't being snarky.
Although, maybe I'm mistaken about Br-, which seems to have had its heyday in the 80s. Bree is reeeally big right now though.
http://www.babynamewizard.com/voyager#prefix=br&ms=false&exact=false
No need to be snarky about my teenageish diction! Unless you weren't being snarky.
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I'm not worried about trends because they come and go rather quicly. I typically like names for either their meanings or history. Whether ir not it starts with a Br isn't really a big deal to us. Bree and Bram have a very different feel to me even though they start with the same two letters.
Perhaps you should reveiew your first comment towards me...you stated your opinion on the names in a very negative way, which is fine...you don't like some names and I don't like the word "like" being used in that fashion. I simply stated my opinion just like you did yours. No snark, just honesty. Thanks for the feedback!
Perhaps you should reveiew your first comment towards me...you stated your opinion on the names in a very negative way, which is fine...you don't like some names and I don't like the word "like" being used in that fashion. I simply stated my opinion just like you did yours. No snark, just honesty. Thanks for the feedback!
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Hmm, you're right. Usually people aren't asking about baby names here, just our opinions on them, so I gave you my gut reaction. (NB: I did not ask for your opinion of my word choice...)
I should clarify that I actually like Basil a lot. It's made my far-hypothetical shortlist a few times. But it is kind of funny in a goofy, steampunky way. I think Bram, which I find ridiculous phonetically, would wear better in the real world, if you're talking about a hypothetical child and are on the fence. But I'd rather use Basil any day.
I should clarify that I actually like Basil a lot. It's made my far-hypothetical shortlist a few times. But it is kind of funny in a goofy, steampunky way. I think Bram, which I find ridiculous phonetically, would wear better in the real world, if you're talking about a hypothetical child and are on the fence. But I'd rather use Basil any day.
This message was edited 6/20/2012, 1:27 PM
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I don't need permission to give my opinion, but sorry your feelings got hurt (or sememed to have).
Thanks for your opinions. Have a great day!
Thanks for your opinions. Have a great day!
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BRAM!
Because it's one of my favorites (as a nn for Abram). I like Basil too but worry it would forever be pronounced like the herb... in which case it sounds more like a name for a rabbit
Because it's one of my favorites (as a nn for Abram). I like Basil too but worry it would forever be pronounced like the herb... in which case it sounds more like a name for a rabbit
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Thanks for the feedback. I worry about people not saying Basil right but I have the same concern with Bram. I'd pronounce it with the a as in Sam, whereas others pronounce it like Brahm.
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My grandson's name is Bram and nobody's ever pronounced it as Brahm.
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Hmm... I've always pronounced Bram to rhyme with Sam and have never heard anyone pronounce it any differently. I like "BRAHM" also but spell that one Brom
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Basil seems more youthful
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Yes, I was wondering about how it would age. Bram seems to age better. Thanks for the feedback!
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I have a nephew named Basil, however, it's pronounced the French way, Baz-EEL.
He's such a nice person, one has to like the name!
He's such a nice person, one has to like the name!
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Bram. Basil is NMS.
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