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in reply to a message by Ani
I like Bette pronounced Betty.
The lady next door to me when I was growing up, was a Bette pronounced Betty.
I've never personally known a Betty, that I'm aware of (when I was a kid we addressed all women as Mrs/Miss/Ms. lastname so I could've known one and not realized it).
I don't like Bette pronounced like bet. It's ugly and weird in English, imo. Reminds me only of Bette Midler (who's talented enough, but distinctly lacks the glamor of Bette Davis imo). I've never even heard of anyone else called Bette pronounced Bet.
The name Bette (two syllables) makes me think of someone who is witty and confident and down-to-earth. Not sophisticated, but maybe strong, and optionally glamorous.
I can imagine it coming back, but I don't think it's likely. Not for another 15-25 years anyway.
- mirfak
The lady next door to me when I was growing up, was a Bette pronounced Betty.
I've never personally known a Betty, that I'm aware of (when I was a kid we addressed all women as Mrs/Miss/Ms. lastname so I could've known one and not realized it).
I don't like Bette pronounced like bet. It's ugly and weird in English, imo. Reminds me only of Bette Midler (who's talented enough, but distinctly lacks the glamor of Bette Davis imo). I've never even heard of anyone else called Bette pronounced Bet.
The name Bette (two syllables) makes me think of someone who is witty and confident and down-to-earth. Not sophisticated, but maybe strong, and optionally glamorous.
I can imagine it coming back, but I don't think it's likely. Not for another 15-25 years anyway.
- mirfak
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