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Re: Make me love or hate these: day 2
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Edgar is a pretty alright name. Has a more gothic vibe than the other "Ed" names, in no small part to its association with Edgar Allen Poe. Maybe a bit too gothic, I think I like Edward just a touch more.
Johanna is okay but it feels very dull. Not much energy comes off it.
Konstantinos is very strange. Probably wouldn't fit in well with a modern-day or english setting. Reminds me of "Constantinople", which just brings me back to the song by They Might Be Giants. As for Kostas, it reminds me of the word "Coast" which I actually kind of like.
I personally like the name Veronica a lot, but I don't have much to say about it. As for Ronnie, I don't mind it as a nickname, but it has a pretty nasty namesake in Ronnie Radke.
Priscilla is almost comically frilly and dainty. I couldn't imagine meeting somebody with the name who isn't like, an actual princess. If you're really set on a "Pri" name, I'd recommend Primrose as I think it looks better and sounds less snooty.
Clare is okay, but I prefer the spelling Claire. No good reasons except for thinking it looks better, but Clare definitely has personality.

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Probably why I like Edgar. Edward also feels kind of goth to me because of Twilight hahaRadke's not too bad. He's an AH but hasn't done anything heinous enough to ruin the name imo. I also don't think most people even know who he isPriscilla reminds me of Priscilla Presley. Cool pretty girl vibes personally, less frills and stuff. :)
When I think of Edward my mind goes to Edward Scissorhands. I guess Edward is a more gothic name than I give it credit for :)