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Re: Embeth and Wilbeth
I think Embeth is rather nice...warm, uncomplicated and with some elegance. Maybe I'm thinking of embers on the warmth bit. I have seen actress, Embeth Davidtz, in a period drama.Wilbeth? First thought was an attempt at a feminine Wilbur. A bit awkward, I think.
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I'm getting this warm feel from Embeth, too. Maybe it's the ember association that I have as well or the fact that she seems to have been a motherly kind of figure in the triad, you know, the mature woman who is, not only, but also a mother... anyway, I like it.
I have been liking the name ever since I first saw a movie with Embeth Davidtz, I just didn't mention the actress to see if everyone would immediately think of her. To see if Embeth was a one person kind of name, you know?
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I too immediately thought of actress Embeth Davidtz who I have seen in the 1999 film Mansfield Park (nothing like Jane Austen's original novel but great actors). I think Embeth is definitely usable. It reminds me of Elspeth (and Elsbeth and Elizabeth) so it actually looks/sounds a bit Scottish to me. The other names are pretty much too out of date to use and don't have pleasant sounds.
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Huh, interesting that Embeth makes you think of Elspeth. It wouldn't have occured to me, but actually it makes a lot of sense: I've had a crush on Elspeth (the name) for a long time and Embeth shares quite a few of her sounds and has a similar feel to me, so no wonder I like Embeth as well.
Thank you! :-)
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