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HelpRe: Be honest. Give me all the things you think when you hear the name Amanda
in reply to a message by rosanna
My strongest word-associations with it, that give it some of the vibe it has for me, is "demand" and "command"
That doesn't JUMP out at me, but to me Amanda sounds assertive and self-possessed - possibly imperious or haughty, but not necessarily.
I don't care for most names that start with an unstressed vowel, and Amanda has never seemed appealing to me.
My image is of a blond gal born in the 80s, who blends in well with people named Heather, Jessica, Sarah, Amy. Pretty and kind of bland, maybe a bit bratty. I most easily picture a gal who works in an office and is someone's boss. Seems competent and polite, not particularly interesting nor personable, but not repellent in any way really.
If I were asked to list names that seem like they'd suit a character who was selfish and manipulative, Amanda might come to mind. But that's not exactly my image of the name. It just has that potential.
Mandy makes it seem warmer and friendlier, less serious, less mature and 'professional'.
Now, unfortunately Mandy reminds me of the movie, not a good association. But it does seem suited to the character, and less so to the movie.
- mirfak
That doesn't JUMP out at me, but to me Amanda sounds assertive and self-possessed - possibly imperious or haughty, but not necessarily.
I don't care for most names that start with an unstressed vowel, and Amanda has never seemed appealing to me.
My image is of a blond gal born in the 80s, who blends in well with people named Heather, Jessica, Sarah, Amy. Pretty and kind of bland, maybe a bit bratty. I most easily picture a gal who works in an office and is someone's boss. Seems competent and polite, not particularly interesting nor personable, but not repellent in any way really.
If I were asked to list names that seem like they'd suit a character who was selfish and manipulative, Amanda might come to mind. But that's not exactly my image of the name. It just has that potential.
Mandy makes it seem warmer and friendlier, less serious, less mature and 'professional'.
Now, unfortunately Mandy reminds me of the movie, not a good association. But it does seem suited to the character, and less so to the movie.
- mirfak
This message was edited 12/27/2023, 11:43 AM
