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HelpHester, Thekla, Elfreda, Keziah...
I met a girl called Keziah (KEZ-ee-a) today, and found out her older siblings were Hester, Thekla, and Elfreda. They also had delightful and incredibly rare middle names which I unfortunately cannot share because of just how distinctive and identifying they would be, so just trust me on that haha. ANYWAY what do you think of the following (separately and as a set)? And what would you name more brothers and sisters?
Hester
Thekla
Elfreda
Keziah
masculine list: https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/191050/124079
feminine list: https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/191050/124080
Hester
Thekla
Elfreda
Keziah
masculine list: https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/191050/124079
feminine list: https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/191050/124080
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Keziah and Hester are alright. Elfreda is unappealing, and Thekla is atrocious.
I can't say I have an opinion on the other three, but I really like Keziah. I think it sounds sharp and strong, but endearing at the same time.
I have considered the name Hester as a favorite girl name for a long while now; it's a mix of classy and dainty, with a rougher vibe to it. I also love the name Keziah, especially with that pronunciation- but I honestly prefer the spelling of Kezia, since the pronunciation is (more) straightforward. Additionally, I feel that Thekla is an interesting, enjoyable name that I wish was used more often. Personally, I don't care for the name Elfreda, because I don't like the "Elf" beginning, the potential (and boyish) nickname of "Freddie" on a girl.
As for siblings, I'd name a sister as Susanna, Adelia, or Nydia, and a brother would be Marvin or Marcus.
As for siblings, I'd name a sister as Susanna, Adelia, or Nydia, and a brother would be Marvin or Marcus.
This message was edited 3/6/2025, 3:24 AM
What a gorgeous set! Hester is my favorite.
My history teacher in high school named his youngest daughter Keziah, but he emphasized the second syllable. Her older siblings are Samuel “Sam,” Winifred “Wynne,” and Eirene (pronounced like Irini).
My history teacher in high school named his youngest daughter Keziah, but he emphasized the second syllable. Her older siblings are Samuel “Sam,” Winifred “Wynne,” and Eirene (pronounced like Irini).
Wow, what a set!
I've always had a weird soft spot for Keziah, because I went to school with a girl with this name - she wasn't my friend, and she was honestly a really off-putting religious bully, but I thought her name was just fabulous. We pronounced it like KAY-zee-ah. So Keziah gives me a bizrre flavor of nostalgia. It's fun.
Hester is fantastic and I love it. I'm so curious about her middle name, augh the pain.
Thekla (or Thecla) is a name I've always wanted to appreciate more. It looks very cool, but it really feels like an untouchable artifact, so spiky. I always think of that votive crown of Recceswinth whenever I see this name.
Elfreda is adorable.
I've always had a weird soft spot for Keziah, because I went to school with a girl with this name - she wasn't my friend, and she was honestly a really off-putting religious bully, but I thought her name was just fabulous. We pronounced it like KAY-zee-ah. So Keziah gives me a bizrre flavor of nostalgia. It's fun.
Hester is fantastic and I love it. I'm so curious about her middle name, augh the pain.
Thekla (or Thecla) is a name I've always wanted to appreciate more. It looks very cool, but it really feels like an untouchable artifact, so spiky. I always think of that votive crown of Recceswinth whenever I see this name.
Elfreda is adorable.