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They're no more pretentious than any other names. Then again, it's all in the mind of the beholder. I used to frequent another name site for many years. One of our regulars was from Peru and was really nice until the name Miranda was discussed. She hated it because it was the surname of people she knew who were in a different social class than herself. Her nanny was named Miranda, the butcher was named Miranda, etc. You get the point. It sounded elitist, but that was her truth even though I totally disagreed because I love the name Miranda.

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I'll admit that I sort of cringe when I hear Maximus or Julius yet I never think the parents are pretentious.

This message was edited 6/26/2012, 8:22 AM