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Help[Opinions] Re: Melanie
in reply to a message by Lily
When I was small there was a drapery/clothing store near us called Melanie. It was pronounced meh-LAH-nee
I didn't realise that Melanie was a girl's name until much later, but I don't think of GWTW when I hear it - I think of British writer Melanie Phillips (born in the 1950s).
I only know one Melanie, an Australian doctor in her 30s, and the name has no negative connotations for me.
It's pretty and pleasing, although in view of the meaning I don't think it suits blondes - just as I don't think Flavia and Xanthe suit brunettes!
So I'd avoid it for a fair blue-eyed baby!
Although not usually a fan of modern names, I do like a few - and one is Melody - I'd use Melody but not Melanie - Melody just appeals to me more
I didn't realise that Melanie was a girl's name until much later, but I don't think of GWTW when I hear it - I think of British writer Melanie Phillips (born in the 1950s).
I only know one Melanie, an Australian doctor in her 30s, and the name has no negative connotations for me.
It's pretty and pleasing, although in view of the meaning I don't think it suits blondes - just as I don't think Flavia and Xanthe suit brunettes!
So I'd avoid it for a fair blue-eyed baby!
Although not usually a fan of modern names, I do like a few - and one is Melody - I'd use Melody but not Melanie - Melody just appeals to me more
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