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in reply to a message by mirfak
Actually, your are right that it is not a variant per say.
Melissanthe is Greek (where we get Melissa).
The Queen of Jerusalem Melisende was refered to as Melissanthe in some Grecian documents (that I dubiously found online). . . so it is linked, but not directly.
Millicent and Melisande are direct variatiosn of each other in English/French.
I have no trouble with the pronunciation, since I speak French. But, I did run it by a few soley-English-speakers in town to see how they would say it by spelling.
The Mell-ih-SAUND pronunciation you offered is right on the money. And, since it is not really a butchering of the name, I like it.
Millicent is not too bad, but I just don't like how it looks.
I can kinda get behind Melisant, but still not as lovely. Will seriously consider your suggestion though.
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"How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve upon the world." -Ann Frank
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Melissanthe is Greek (where we get Melissa).
The Queen of Jerusalem Melisende was refered to as Melissanthe in some Grecian documents (that I dubiously found online). . . so it is linked, but not directly.
Millicent and Melisande are direct variatiosn of each other in English/French.
I have no trouble with the pronunciation, since I speak French. But, I did run it by a few soley-English-speakers in town to see how they would say it by spelling.
The Mell-ih-SAUND pronunciation you offered is right on the money. And, since it is not really a butchering of the name, I like it.
Millicent is not too bad, but I just don't like how it looks.
I can kinda get behind Melisant, but still not as lovely. Will seriously consider your suggestion though.
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"How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve upon the world." -Ann Frank
Mama to my "bright star" Clarisse Bituin and Wife to Julius. Mahal na mahal from our little family to yours!
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