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[Opinions] Re: Rae as nickname

by Kaesy

11/30/2018, 2:12 PM

I'm not going to lie, Rae as a nickname for any of these names is frankly absurd. Most especially the ones where the r-sound isn't on it's own (like Tristan. Tray is more likely, though unnecessary) or at the end of their syllable. But even for Margery or Rosalind, Rae as a nickname is a stretch worthy of an Olympic gymnast.

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- Felie +1

11/30/2018, 4:02 PM

Rosalind and Margery have both an R and a -EE sound. What is the problem with using Rae as nickname? Its sound is perfect along with them.

- Kaesy

11/30/2018, 8:21 PM

Well, Rae doesn't have an EE sound, it has an AY sound. And Rosalind hasn't got an EE sound. But if it did, it wouldn't be anywhere near the R sound. Rae is a completely non-intuitive nickname from them, it just sounds awkward and unconnected. I'm not a believer in just pulling out random, sort of- adjacent counds as nicknames. If you think it sounds perfect I suppose that's your opinion, but I'm just baffled as to how you'd come to that conclusion, even if you pronounced Rae as Ree.

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