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HelpWhy do names that are considered “harsh” get a bad rap?
It's been a while since I've looked at the comments section, and I've seen the expression "harsh" being used mostly with a negative connotation to describe names.
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I believe I'm one of those posters who use the word "harsh" to describe a name.
When parents choose names for their children, the SOUND of the name is one of the factors that they consider. Certain letters are harsh and more abrupt like b,d & k. Other letters are softer like l, a & s. Whether you like one sound or the other is completely subjective. I happen to prefer "softer" sounding names even for boys (eg. Lily, Esme, Nathaniel & Julian).
If people ask for my opinion, I don't hesitate to give it. Opinions aren't meant to hurt but to inform. We shouldn't take them personally. We are criticizing the name not the person.
Softer sounds just happen to be my personal preference but they may not be for other people.
When parents choose names for their children, the SOUND of the name is one of the factors that they consider. Certain letters are harsh and more abrupt like b,d & k. Other letters are softer like l, a & s. Whether you like one sound or the other is completely subjective. I happen to prefer "softer" sounding names even for boys (eg. Lily, Esme, Nathaniel & Julian).
If people ask for my opinion, I don't hesitate to give it. Opinions aren't meant to hurt but to inform. We shouldn't take them personally. We are criticizing the name not the person.
Softer sounds just happen to be my personal preference but they may not be for other people.
This message was edited 4/30/2024, 11:43 PM
Thank you.