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HelpRe: 2014 BAs
in reply to a message by Llewella
Makenna Kathleen: I don't think this is awful. I would never choose Makenna for myself, especially with that spelling, but it's a fine name. I love Kathleen.
Natalie Adele: Cute. I love Natalie, and Adele makes an adorable middle name.
Lily Grace: Now THIS is boring. Nice, but boring. So many Lilys in the world, it makes me long for a Rose or even a Daffodil. :P
Athena Katherine, "Attie": Aw! Attie is a nice touch. Not that different from Addie/Addy, but it has its own flavor, and I appreciate that. I love Athena (powerful), and Katherine is always a good standby. I approve.
Cora Ann: I love Cora, but I don't think it packs a whole lot of punch with Ann. Ann makes a bright pink name like Cora wilt. Eh.
Taytum Willow: Trendy as hell. I like Tatum, but Taytum looks stupid. I never liked Willow much. I know people have boners for this name, but I have never understood that. It sounds weak and wispy to me.
Madeleine Helen: Nice, but very upper-crust, IMO. That in and of itself isn't a bad thing, but it's a little cold. I don't care for it.
Elsie Elizabeth-May: Couldn't Elsie be a NN for Elizabeth? This combo confuses me. Also, Elizabeth May is becoming a very popular middle name combo. I'm hearing it everywhere.
Emmi Josephine: Would I mind being Emmi and not Emmeline or Emily? No, not really. I think I would prefer Emmy, but Emmi is inoffensive. Josephine is nice, but I'm tired of hearing it.
Maisie Barbara: Maisie reminds me of mayonnaise (barf), and Barbara is harsh and gross. Gross, gross combo.
Bethany Anne: I like the sunny way this name "bounces"; Bethany Anne. It's so positive and happy.
Charlotte Rose: Huh? Oh, Charlotte Rose. Again. Seems like I'm hearing this one a lot as well, and I want to revive it with CPR because it's completely lifeless...OR DO I???
Olivia Joy: Better than Charlotte Rose, but still top ten bland. Joy is cool.
Reyna Inez: I like Reyna. I never liked the sound of Inez, but as a middle name it's okay.
Harriet Harper: UGH, HARRIET. This is one antiquated name I wish stayed jammed in granny's closet, never to see the light of day. It's so unpleasant and ugly. Harper is very nice; believe it or not, I haven't grown tired of it yet.
Mabel Dawn: Love Mabel, not so crazy about Dawn. Reminds me of dish soap.
Elli Mae: YEE-HAW!!! *waves Confederate flag*
Chelsea Grace: Tired of Grace as a middle name, but at least Chelsea gives it a little color. I have nothing against Chelsea, it's a perfectly fine name.
Evelyn Charlene: I love Evelyn. Charlene? Eh, I could grow to like it, but not love it. It has character, at least. In fact, I'm willing to bet Charlene could kick Charlotte's ass in a bar fight. Points for Charlene.
Mila Genevieve: Mila is okay, if a little boring. Genevieve is...well, I really have no feelings for it, TBH. It's fine. :P
Aria Emily-Ann: You wanted to go with Arya, didn't you? Just admit it, you love that shit. Emily-Ann is pointless.
Zella Celeste: Zella is interesting. Celeste sounds like "molest", so I'm not a fan.
Madelynn Ruth: Tired of Madeline/Madelyn/Madeleine/Maddddelyyyiiieeennne. I'm convinced people want to use the uber-trendy nickname Maddie, but don't want to go with Madison, so Madeline and its many variations wins by default. It's like people who think they're going in a totally unexpected direction by naming their daughters Isabella and calling them Izzy instead of Bella. Sorry, folks, but I worked for the public schools for nearly five years, and there are a TON of Izzys and Maddies. You're not being unique, please choose something else.
James Francis: Very nice. I love it. No complaints. :)
Jerusalem Meyer, "Ru": I can't see Ru/Roo on a guy. Meyer is awesome, but Jerusalem sucks.
Bentley Christopher: Bentley sucks SO HARD. I hate it so much, I feel flames on the side of my face. Christopher sucks too, but it's worlds better than Bentley.
Nick E: Chuck E's in love...you know what? I kind of like it. It has balls.
Henry William: Meh. Nice. Why is 'nice' the most important thing these days? Who cares? Go with something a little more daring, something that people will remember. I'd much rather be Moxie CrimeFighter or Audio Science than Henry William or Charlotte Rose. Yes, I would.
Benjamin Thomas: Nice again, but at least Benjamin has more personality with the 'j' in the middle; I've always liked the way it "bounces". Thomas is pleasant, I guess.
Taliesin Michael: Gotta give 'em props for being inspired, and not in that predictable Atticus way. I like it.
Henry Arthur: Bleeeeggghhh...it's fine. Everything is FINE. *dunks teabag into mug while wearing a cozy sweater and listening to Phil Collins*
Lucas Edward: I like Luke, but Lucas is not my thing. Edward is respectable, handsome, yada yada yada.
Nicholas John: Sounds like a kid; I can't really see this name on an adult, for some reason. Nick is a great name, IMO.
Benjamin Ray: Ray sucks, and you already know my feelings about Benjamin.
Elijah John: It doesn't flow well AT ALL, and flow is very important when it comes to names, at least to me. I don't care if both names are honoring or whatever, if it sounds terrible, I'm going to hate it. We all have our standards when it comes to names.
Quinten Douglas: I prefer Quentin, but it's different. I like it.
Killian Markus: Sounds so violent and bloody, like he's killin' Markus. Poor Markus...he's toast.
Carter Matthew: I like Carter as a first name, even if it sounds a little snobby. Matthew is blah, but it works well as a middle name.
Clifton William Nathaniel, "William/Will": Aw, man! You went with something slightly off the beaten path with Clifton, and you're going to wuss out and call him William/Will? WHY!?! I'd have called him Cliff. Cliff is ten times more colorful than yet another Will. Man, these BA's are burning me OUT. :P
Mason Jacob: *sigh*
Charles Maddoc: Switch 'em, and then we'll talk.
Jake Charles: Blunt, not that attractive. Kill it with fire.
Noah Dale: I kind of dig this one. Dale makes it a little different, and I've always thought Noah was soft and handsome.
Rowan Levi: Eh? I don't even know anymore.
Evan Russell: Prefer Evan on a girl. Yuuup.
I know I sound very negative, but I'm just getting tired of hearing/seeing the same names over and over again. :P
"An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way." -Charles Bukowski
Natalie Adele: Cute. I love Natalie, and Adele makes an adorable middle name.
Lily Grace: Now THIS is boring. Nice, but boring. So many Lilys in the world, it makes me long for a Rose or even a Daffodil. :P
Athena Katherine, "Attie": Aw! Attie is a nice touch. Not that different from Addie/Addy, but it has its own flavor, and I appreciate that. I love Athena (powerful), and Katherine is always a good standby. I approve.
Cora Ann: I love Cora, but I don't think it packs a whole lot of punch with Ann. Ann makes a bright pink name like Cora wilt. Eh.
Taytum Willow: Trendy as hell. I like Tatum, but Taytum looks stupid. I never liked Willow much. I know people have boners for this name, but I have never understood that. It sounds weak and wispy to me.
Madeleine Helen: Nice, but very upper-crust, IMO. That in and of itself isn't a bad thing, but it's a little cold. I don't care for it.
Elsie Elizabeth-May: Couldn't Elsie be a NN for Elizabeth? This combo confuses me. Also, Elizabeth May is becoming a very popular middle name combo. I'm hearing it everywhere.
Emmi Josephine: Would I mind being Emmi and not Emmeline or Emily? No, not really. I think I would prefer Emmy, but Emmi is inoffensive. Josephine is nice, but I'm tired of hearing it.
Maisie Barbara: Maisie reminds me of mayonnaise (barf), and Barbara is harsh and gross. Gross, gross combo.
Bethany Anne: I like the sunny way this name "bounces"; Bethany Anne. It's so positive and happy.
Charlotte Rose: Huh? Oh, Charlotte Rose. Again. Seems like I'm hearing this one a lot as well, and I want to revive it with CPR because it's completely lifeless...OR DO I???
Olivia Joy: Better than Charlotte Rose, but still top ten bland. Joy is cool.
Reyna Inez: I like Reyna. I never liked the sound of Inez, but as a middle name it's okay.
Harriet Harper: UGH, HARRIET. This is one antiquated name I wish stayed jammed in granny's closet, never to see the light of day. It's so unpleasant and ugly. Harper is very nice; believe it or not, I haven't grown tired of it yet.
Mabel Dawn: Love Mabel, not so crazy about Dawn. Reminds me of dish soap.
Elli Mae: YEE-HAW!!! *waves Confederate flag*
Chelsea Grace: Tired of Grace as a middle name, but at least Chelsea gives it a little color. I have nothing against Chelsea, it's a perfectly fine name.
Evelyn Charlene: I love Evelyn. Charlene? Eh, I could grow to like it, but not love it. It has character, at least. In fact, I'm willing to bet Charlene could kick Charlotte's ass in a bar fight. Points for Charlene.
Mila Genevieve: Mila is okay, if a little boring. Genevieve is...well, I really have no feelings for it, TBH. It's fine. :P
Aria Emily-Ann: You wanted to go with Arya, didn't you? Just admit it, you love that shit. Emily-Ann is pointless.
Zella Celeste: Zella is interesting. Celeste sounds like "molest", so I'm not a fan.
Madelynn Ruth: Tired of Madeline/Madelyn/Madeleine/Maddddelyyyiiieeennne. I'm convinced people want to use the uber-trendy nickname Maddie, but don't want to go with Madison, so Madeline and its many variations wins by default. It's like people who think they're going in a totally unexpected direction by naming their daughters Isabella and calling them Izzy instead of Bella. Sorry, folks, but I worked for the public schools for nearly five years, and there are a TON of Izzys and Maddies. You're not being unique, please choose something else.
James Francis: Very nice. I love it. No complaints. :)
Jerusalem Meyer, "Ru": I can't see Ru/Roo on a guy. Meyer is awesome, but Jerusalem sucks.
Bentley Christopher: Bentley sucks SO HARD. I hate it so much, I feel flames on the side of my face. Christopher sucks too, but it's worlds better than Bentley.
Nick E: Chuck E's in love...you know what? I kind of like it. It has balls.
Henry William: Meh. Nice. Why is 'nice' the most important thing these days? Who cares? Go with something a little more daring, something that people will remember. I'd much rather be Moxie CrimeFighter or Audio Science than Henry William or Charlotte Rose. Yes, I would.
Benjamin Thomas: Nice again, but at least Benjamin has more personality with the 'j' in the middle; I've always liked the way it "bounces". Thomas is pleasant, I guess.
Taliesin Michael: Gotta give 'em props for being inspired, and not in that predictable Atticus way. I like it.
Henry Arthur: Bleeeeggghhh...it's fine. Everything is FINE. *dunks teabag into mug while wearing a cozy sweater and listening to Phil Collins*
Lucas Edward: I like Luke, but Lucas is not my thing. Edward is respectable, handsome, yada yada yada.
Nicholas John: Sounds like a kid; I can't really see this name on an adult, for some reason. Nick is a great name, IMO.
Benjamin Ray: Ray sucks, and you already know my feelings about Benjamin.
Elijah John: It doesn't flow well AT ALL, and flow is very important when it comes to names, at least to me. I don't care if both names are honoring or whatever, if it sounds terrible, I'm going to hate it. We all have our standards when it comes to names.
Quinten Douglas: I prefer Quentin, but it's different. I like it.
Killian Markus: Sounds so violent and bloody, like he's killin' Markus. Poor Markus...he's toast.
Carter Matthew: I like Carter as a first name, even if it sounds a little snobby. Matthew is blah, but it works well as a middle name.
Clifton William Nathaniel, "William/Will": Aw, man! You went with something slightly off the beaten path with Clifton, and you're going to wuss out and call him William/Will? WHY!?! I'd have called him Cliff. Cliff is ten times more colorful than yet another Will. Man, these BA's are burning me OUT. :P
Mason Jacob: *sigh*
Charles Maddoc: Switch 'em, and then we'll talk.
Jake Charles: Blunt, not that attractive. Kill it with fire.
Noah Dale: I kind of dig this one. Dale makes it a little different, and I've always thought Noah was soft and handsome.
Rowan Levi: Eh? I don't even know anymore.
Evan Russell: Prefer Evan on a girl. Yuuup.
I know I sound very negative, but I'm just getting tired of hearing/seeing the same names over and over again. :P
"An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way." -Charles Bukowski
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Haha, thanks for all the comments, this was really entertaining!
Just a note, Clifton William was named after his father and grandfather, both also called Clifton but they can't all go by the same thing. :)
Just a note, Clifton William was named after his father and grandfather, both also called Clifton but they can't all go by the same thing. :)
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Yes they can, because Clifton/Cliff is better than William/Will. The end.
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