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Help[Opinions] Re: People shouldn't use Fox, either, though.
in reply to a message by Adelle
Well I do see your point, but that fact is it's a female fox first, all the others are just slang. If we let slang terms ruin names for us ex: Morning Glory is a name I love, but it means an erection in slang terms (where do people come up with this stuff?). Then we wouldn't get to use half the names we have: Peter, John, Randy, etc.
If she does like it a lot, I would suggested the MN slot, cause she wouldn't have to say her MN to anyone.
I love Fox for a boy..lol
If she does like it a lot, I would suggested the MN slot, cause she wouldn't have to say her MN to anyone.
I love Fox for a boy..lol
This message was edited 3/16/2007, 4:50 PM
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Whether we like it or not, though, slang terms are a part of our language. One of the definitions of "Vixen" in the dictionary is "a spiteful or quarrelsome woman." The slang meaning may not be legitimate in your eyes, but it is still a part of the word's usage.
Peter, John, and Randy are not accurate comparisons, IMO, because they are far, far more widely used as names than Vixen or Fox and have solid histories of use as names that outweigh the slang associations.
Peter, John, and Randy are not accurate comparisons, IMO, because they are far, far more widely used as names than Vixen or Fox and have solid histories of use as names that outweigh the slang associations.
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Cock and Pussy are animal names, too, but also considered "slang" terms--and I definitely wouldn't name my child either of those word names. :-/
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Well I wouldn't either, not nessicarly of what they mean, but they aren't attractive names. Vixen is that bad, however I think it's only suitable for a MN slot.
Of course this is JMO, I am very laid back with names as you can tell, LOL. But would I use the name Vixen? My answer would be no, I do think it's pretty though. Is there any alternatives to the name?
Of course this is JMO, I am very laid back with names as you can tell, LOL. But would I use the name Vixen? My answer would be no, I do think it's pretty though. Is there any alternatives to the name?
This message was edited 3/16/2007, 5:49 PM
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I don't see your point, sorry, but I agree completely with Isla. If you're going off sound while ignoring meaning beyond a random word/animal name, then Cock and Pussy ought to be fine as names. Cock could be the hip new alternative to the uberpopular Jack, and if Kitty can be a NN for Katherine, Pussy can be a NN for Patrice or Priscilla. Sorry, but I don't buy it. Those aren't acceptable for the same reasons Vixen and Fox shouldn't be. Fox only made it into the lexicon because it was a surname.
+ The difference between this and your John, Randy, and Peter defense is that those were well established as names long before they entered our vocabulary as slang. Vixen is not established. It was slang before it "became a name" if you consider it one. The primary associations in my mind lie with their original uses.
+ The difference between this and your John, Randy, and Peter defense is that those were well established as names long before they entered our vocabulary as slang. Vixen is not established. It was slang before it "became a name" if you consider it one. The primary associations in my mind lie with their original uses.
This message was edited 3/16/2007, 5:54 PM
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Hmm I see your point,
I personally see things in their original use also. for example: Vixen = female fox, etc. :) However I know many people wouldn't. So if someone were to use the name it's best as MN if at all. IMO.
ETA: I think it would work nice on an animal (dog).
Maybe she could use Vixy, or Vixie? Like the female fox in Fox, and the Hound.
I personally see things in their original use also. for example: Vixen = female fox, etc. :) However I know many people wouldn't. So if someone were to use the name it's best as MN if at all. IMO.
ETA: I think it would work nice on an animal (dog).
Maybe she could use Vixy, or Vixie? Like the female fox in Fox, and the Hound.
This message was edited 3/16/2007, 6:40 PM
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