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in reply to a message by UniqueNameLover
It is Spanish for "butterfly." However, it is also commonly used as a Spanish gay slur.
I wouldn't use it for that reason and also because it sounds fairly childish.
Have you considered Marisol? I really think it works as a nice alternative.
I wouldn't use it for that reason and also because it sounds fairly childish.
Have you considered Marisol? I really think it works as a nice alternative.
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I did not know that it was a gay slur in Spanish! Thanks for letting me know. :)
I have thought about Marisol as well as Marielle, Mariella (in honor of Mary my grandmother and Ella, Mary's mother), Mirabel and Maribel/ Maribelle.
I have thought about Marisol as well as Marielle, Mariella (in honor of Mary my grandmother and Ella, Mary's mother), Mirabel and Maribel/ Maribelle.
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I came across this as a butterfly genus name...there are some really beautiful, colorful butterflies carrying this as a part of their name. Haven't found yet how it's meant to be pronounced, but there it is for you. :)
Just found this: http://www.learnaboutbutterflies.com/Latin%20pronunciation.htm
I came across this as a butterfly genus name...there are some really beautiful, colorful butterflies carrying this as a part of their name. Haven't found yet how it's meant to be pronounced, but there it is for you. :)
Just found this: http://www.learnaboutbutterflies.com/Latin%20pronunciation.htm
This message was edited 2/11/2013, 10:17 AM
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