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Gwenora / Gwenore
by erb816
6/1/2022, 9:52 AM
Took a poll on here a day or two ago and came across these Gwen- names: Gwenora & Gwenore. I'd never seen them before, but I got curious, so I Googled. Funnily enough, Gwenore brought back this Nameberry entry: https://nameberry.com/babyname/gwenore
QuoteThe name Gwenore is girl's name of Welsh origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".A rather awkward combination of syllables--we'd recommend either GWENDOLYN, GWYNETH or GUINEVERE instead.
I don't think I've ever seen Nameberry take a side in the name's definition before! Poor Gwenore.I think I prefer Gwenora of the two (even though I prefer Lenore to Lenora), but I find both intriguing. Anyway, wdyt?***Please rate my personal name lists:www.behindthename.com/pnl/69381
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- Chanel (obsidian79594)   +1
6/1/2022, 6:45 PM
As for, taking a side, view the entry for Adelphia:"The name Adelphia is girl's name meaning "dearest sister".
Has a bit of a trade name feel, as in failed cable service."
https://nameberry.com/babyname/adelphiaMany of the entries are opinionated, like this. It is odd and, shows how unprofessional the site is compared to Behind the Name.
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- erb816
6/2/2022, 12:50 PM
Oh wow!I'm not on the site very often, but any time I'd actually clicked on the name it had always been matter-of-fact.It's also dubious whether "dearest sister" can be the definition, at least the "dearest" part. The #adelph# element does indicate being from the same womb, however (indicating sibling).
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- TheArtemisMoon
6/1/2022, 6:23 PM
I don't think it's awkward and Gwenora is better than Gwenore. I still prefer Gwendolyn the most of the Gwen names.
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- aussiechic04
6/1/2022, 5:14 PM
Well, BTN submitted names section says it's a Cornish form of Guinevere (white, fair, blessed & phantom, magical being) so that's where "white shadow" comes from I guess. I must say I was intrigued by the meaning white shadow, but it makes sense now.I don't think Gwenora / Gwenore is that awkward, but I still prefer Guinevere. Of the original two I would go with Gwenora, for pronunciations sake.
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- guasguendi
6/1/2022, 12:15 PM
Poor Gwenore indeed! It's charming to me, even though I prefer Guinevere, but still a good name.Breton Gwenola / Gwenole and Gallicised Guénolé are more appealing to me mostly due to the sound and origin, I must say.I really like Nora and Nola as diminutives.
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- Anneza
6/1/2022, 11:09 AM
Sadly, all names starting with Gw- make me think of a frog trying to swallow a worm that's just too large for him. So, at gunpoint I'd choose Gwenora and shorten it to Nora before I'd left the delivery room.
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