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HelpRe: Theodore, Sebastian, Olivier?
in reply to a message by Frappuccino
Olivier is unusual but it's basically fancy Oliver, and Theodore and Sebastian are also currently trendy-yet-classic boys names, so sure, they go together.
Ollie: Meh.
Theo: I like it!
Seb: Awful.
My problem with Olivier is I would be unsure if I should pronounce it in a vaguely Frenchy way, e.g. Oliv-ee-ay, or totally English, e.g. Oliv-ee-err. I would certainly go with the first for an Olivier Devereux, but not for an Olivier Kowalski or McDonough. Most people will be familiar with the first pronunciation even in areas with zero French influence since that's how Laurence Olivier pronounced his name, which will also likely be their only exposure to it as any sort of name, so keep that in mind.
Theodore and Sebastian are the best combo.
Ollie: Meh.
Theo: I like it!
Seb: Awful.
My problem with Olivier is I would be unsure if I should pronounce it in a vaguely Frenchy way, e.g. Oliv-ee-ay, or totally English, e.g. Oliv-ee-err. I would certainly go with the first for an Olivier Devereux, but not for an Olivier Kowalski or McDonough. Most people will be familiar with the first pronunciation even in areas with zero French influence since that's how Laurence Olivier pronounced his name, which will also likely be their only exposure to it as any sort of name, so keep that in mind.
Theodore and Sebastian are the best combo.
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