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HelpWDYTO Idony?
Just curious as to what everyone thinks about the name Idony. It's been growing on me a lot lately, although I've actually liked it for a while. I think it has a lovely sound, and I love the meaning and associations that come with it. Do you think Idony is too out-there to use? How do you picture a girl called Idony? What sort of MN would you use?
Also, do you prefer Idonea, Idonia, or Idunn to Idony?
Shannon
Edited to add the last question.
Also, do you prefer Idonea, Idonia, or Idunn to Idony?
Shannon
Edited to add the last question.
This message was edited 9/20/2004, 9:27 PM
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Well, I hear it and think irony.
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I like it as Idonea best, then Idony, and I don't care for Idunn. (looks like "I dunno" typo-ed.)
I'd go with a traditional plain or traditional unusual but not off-the-wall middle name. Or I would use it for a mn with one of those types of first names. I don't think it's too out there to use, but I don't know that I would use it. Hm.
I'd go with a traditional plain or traditional unusual but not off-the-wall middle name. Or I would use it for a mn with one of those types of first names. I don't think it's too out there to use, but I don't know that I would use it. Hm.
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No, I don't think it's too out-there to use. Although I'd bet my eyeteeth you'll get that reaction a lot, since many people seem to be hostile to unfamiliar names just because they are unfamiliar. That's not unreasonable, either. But I don't feel that way.
Oddly enough, I actually prefer Idonia. I guess because Idony reminds me (in sound & structure only) of Ivory and Ebony. Although I like the thrifty, tidy ending with the Y. Idonea is a little too unconventional spelling/pronunciation-wise, to me, and looks fanciful because of that. I think if I used it I would use Idonia, and call her Idony. In case it looked too cute (not serious enough) on paperwork.
Idony has a great meaning - a lot like Persephone, but without the questionable etymology that seems to freak some people out.
I'd use a soft, expansive sounding middle name.. hmm.
Idonia Mara (nn Idony all)
Idonia Vesta
Idonia Charis
Idonia Natasha
Idonia Shannon
Idonia Sol
Idonia Pascale
Oddly enough, I actually prefer Idonia. I guess because Idony reminds me (in sound & structure only) of Ivory and Ebony. Although I like the thrifty, tidy ending with the Y. Idonea is a little too unconventional spelling/pronunciation-wise, to me, and looks fanciful because of that. I think if I used it I would use Idonia, and call her Idony. In case it looked too cute (not serious enough) on paperwork.
Idony has a great meaning - a lot like Persephone, but without the questionable etymology that seems to freak some people out.
I'd use a soft, expansive sounding middle name.. hmm.
Idonia Mara (nn Idony all)
Idonia Vesta
Idonia Charis
Idonia Natasha
Idonia Shannon
Idonia Sol
Idonia Pascale
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I think its neat. A good name. However, I do notice a down point. It sounds similiar to iodine.
~ Arcadia
~ Arcadia
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