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HelpRe: Etymology Post- your opinion on name meanings
in reply to a message by Dianatiger
1.) What is your opinion on name etymology and where do you stand on the issue and meaning significance?
I don't mind names with unappealing etymologies - for example, I'm very fond of Cecilia ("blind") and Julia ("downy-beared", if thats the etymology you subscribe to). I mind associations more - I don't think Danica would appeal to me because I find the sound unattractive anyway, despite its great meaning ("morning star"), but the fact it was a concentration camp in Croatia matters much more to me.
2.) As far as etymologies ARE concerned: what meanings do you find the most attractive or appealing? Were there any major ones I missed in the polls that you feel are note-worthy? What categories or themes do you like in a name?
I don't care about meanings like "beautiful" or "strong" because they're incredibly dull. They wouldn't stop me from using a name, but they wouldn't draw me to one either. I like names with ultra-specific meanings: think "drinking companion" (Nadim) or "companion in evening talk" (Samir).
masculine list: https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/191050/124079
feminine list: https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/191050/124080
I don't mind names with unappealing etymologies - for example, I'm very fond of Cecilia ("blind") and Julia ("downy-beared", if thats the etymology you subscribe to). I mind associations more - I don't think Danica would appeal to me because I find the sound unattractive anyway, despite its great meaning ("morning star"), but the fact it was a concentration camp in Croatia matters much more to me.
2.) As far as etymologies ARE concerned: what meanings do you find the most attractive or appealing? Were there any major ones I missed in the polls that you feel are note-worthy? What categories or themes do you like in a name?
I don't care about meanings like "beautiful" or "strong" because they're incredibly dull. They wouldn't stop me from using a name, but they wouldn't draw me to one either. I like names with ultra-specific meanings: think "drinking companion" (Nadim) or "companion in evening talk" (Samir).
masculine list: https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/191050/124079
feminine list: https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/191050/124080
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