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HelpRe: Bess
in reply to a message by Tuesday
I think it is okay. Usable.
I'd rather see it as a full name, like Beth, than as a nn for Elizabeth. Seems less artificial that way, and less baby-talkish. It's very much like Beth, IMO.
It's probably not headed for popularity, anyway. Due to cow/matronly associations, I guess, esp. Bessie. Doesn't even have the retro vibe that Betty does. But hey, if Harriet and Matilda and Florence and Clementine can come back, why the hell not Bess?
- mirfak
I'd rather see it as a full name, like Beth, than as a nn for Elizabeth. Seems less artificial that way, and less baby-talkish. It's very much like Beth, IMO.
It's probably not headed for popularity, anyway. Due to cow/matronly associations, I guess, esp. Bessie. Doesn't even have the retro vibe that Betty does. But hey, if Harriet and Matilda and Florence and Clementine can come back, why the hell not Bess?
- mirfak
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