Re: Bess
in reply to a message by Ismene
I think it's alright. I mean, Bess as a first name short for Elizabeth... it's a lot like Beth.
Stella Bess is an awful combo IMO. Sort of ugly, and like it is unconsciously trying to sound a little like Stellar Best.
I don't get cow from Bess, but I do a little from Bessie. All dated-seeming B-names have, in my mind, the potential impression of someone vulgar and stout, but I don't think it's bad for a person Bess. I guess the name might seem less appealing when the bearer herself fits that image.
Stella Bess is an awful combo IMO. Sort of ugly, and like it is unconsciously trying to sound a little like Stellar Best.
I don't get cow from Bess, but I do a little from Bessie. All dated-seeming B-names have, in my mind, the potential impression of someone vulgar and stout, but I don't think it's bad for a person Bess. I guess the name might seem less appealing when the bearer herself fits that image.
This message was edited 1/27/2013, 1:46 PM