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I do pronounced Dante the way you do (have never heard it pronounced otherwise), I just don't associate "dawn" with the name. I think of Edmond Dantes from "The Count of Monte Cristo" and also of the poet, Dante Alighieri. I've never seen, or heard of, the anime you mention. I do like the name, Dawn. And now by brain is popping up with Dawn Tea, like actress Tea Leoni (I'm challenged; don't know how to make that little mark over the "e".).

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I pronounce Bronte with a "tee" sound at the end, rather than "tay", but if it's the first syllable you object to, that doesn't help. I also like Bronwen, but don't think "brawn". As an aside, Bear posted some suggestions for somebody that included Betrys, the Welsh variant of Beatrice. It caught my eye, so thought I'd mention it to you since you like some of Beatrice's forms. :)