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Amoret
Came across a scientist on the radio with this unusual name, which seems to have been in use, albeit very rarely, since the Middle Ages. Any thoughts on it?
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Interesting, refreshing...I think I like it. Definitely gives me a medieval vibe, like Amabel, but is less overtly "adorable". I wouldn't mess with her. :)
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It's kind of pretty, but I don't like it. Sounds like a cheap perfume. It would be a cute name for a cat though.
Also, this post reminded me of The Faerie Queene and there are so many interesting names in there!
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My old next-door neighbours had a granddaughter who I am sure was named Amoret, though I'm not sure if it was spelt this way. It might have been Amorette. I think her sister or cousin was Harriet and another girl was Saffron. It sounds kind of exotic but also a bit fluffy too. Not the kind of name I'd imagine a scientist to have! I'm not keen on it personally.
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Fantastic sighting (hearing?) - I've always enjoyed it but never imagined anyone would have the gumption. There's a Middle English/early Modern poem in the old Oxford Book of English Verse (the Quiller-Couch edition) which starts: 'Fair Amoret has gone astray' and asks for help from 'every lover' in finding her ... very sweet; the sort of thing a 1940s version of Robin Hood would sing while sitting under an oak tree. That's the only place I've ever encountered it. Thank you!
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How is it pronounced?
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AM ər et.
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Probably a-mo-RAYnm
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Some info is here: http://www.behindthename.com/submit/name/amoretI kind of like the look and think its interesting but couldn't see myself using it. I used to have it in a combo though (but it was from the 69 child challenge, so it wasn't high on the list)
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It reminds me of Amaretto. It looks like it should mean 'little love'. Seems more like a French lovey-dovey nn.
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