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Help[Opinions] Lucien, please.
in reply to a message by Katja Eidis
Lucius has an ugly sound, and Lucifer, for all its pretty, is still the name of Satan. And whether you believe in him or not, it's undeniable that everyone around him will have that association. Being a Lucifer would be very difficult.
Lucien, on the other hand, is fabulous. Lucian, if you must, but Lucien is my preference. And if I absolutely must choose between Lucius and Lucifer, an ugly sound isn't as bad as being associated with the Prince of Darkness.
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Lucien, on the other hand, is fabulous. Lucian, if you must, but Lucien is my preference. And if I absolutely must choose between Lucius and Lucifer, an ugly sound isn't as bad as being associated with the Prince of Darkness.
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Lucien is fairly common in my area, I know 2 or 3.
Lucifer? No, bad idea.
Lucifer? No, bad idea.
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I agree too. + semi-relevant anecdote
I remember when I finally realized what Lucifer actually meant in its Latin origins (this was a little while after I started taking Latin, a bit more than two years ago). I was disappointed, because the meaning sounds so nice, but the association is so bad.
I made the connection when I was watching a mini-series. One of the characters, who was part angel, was trying to find out his own origins. He eventually was led to this mysterious "man" in a cave. The man did not say his name originally, but instead mentioned casually something about being the "bringer of light." He was obviously evil, so I took notice of something that seemed to be quite the opposite. I was like "bringer of light", hmmmm... "Lux" is "light" in Latin, and "ferre" is "to bring"... Wait...Lux...ferre...Holy crap, Lucifer means "bringer of light"?!
So, yeah. Major "wow, I'm stupid" moment there, LOL.
I remember when I finally realized what Lucifer actually meant in its Latin origins (this was a little while after I started taking Latin, a bit more than two years ago). I was disappointed, because the meaning sounds so nice, but the association is so bad.
I made the connection when I was watching a mini-series. One of the characters, who was part angel, was trying to find out his own origins. He eventually was led to this mysterious "man" in a cave. The man did not say his name originally, but instead mentioned casually something about being the "bringer of light." He was obviously evil, so I took notice of something that seemed to be quite the opposite. I was like "bringer of light", hmmmm... "Lux" is "light" in Latin, and "ferre" is "to bring"... Wait...Lux...ferre...Holy crap, Lucifer means "bringer of light"?!
So, yeah. Major "wow, I'm stupid" moment there, LOL.
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If I remember years of parochial school correct, Lucifer was the dawn star?
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I wish this name wasn't ruined, because that meaning is probably one of the more beautiful ones out there of ANY name.
*sad*
Edited because I cannot seem to post a single message without a typo in it.
*sad*
Edited because I cannot seem to post a single message without a typo in it.
This message was edited 2/17/2008, 3:17 PM
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Yup. The reason I like the name Lucifer is because of its beautiful Latin meaning. Just to be clear, I would never use the name on a child.
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I agree with everything
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