Re: Beverly
in reply to a message by Perrine
I dislike Everly. Apart from the singing brothers, it seems to hover on the edge of meaning but never quite achieves it.
Where I live, Beverley is the only spelling I've ever seen in use. Likewise Kimberley. I'd never use either of them, not because of being dated but just because they don't appeal to me, but I do prefer the -ey versions.
I've got sound personal reasons for avoiding Beverley like the plague, but I don't think I ever liked it before those reasons kicked in.
Where I live, Beverley is the only spelling I've ever seen in use. Likewise Kimberley. I'd never use either of them, not because of being dated but just because they don't appeal to me, but I do prefer the -ey versions.
I've got sound personal reasons for avoiding Beverley like the plague, but I don't think I ever liked it before those reasons kicked in.