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What are your opinions on this name? I know a brother and sister named Rufus and Clementine and I find the names amazingly edgy while just shying short of that fine line into the "too much" category.
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I adore both and think they make a freaking awesome sibset. ;) But I'd be much too chicken to actually use them on real children myself. I'd definitely use them for pets, though, lol.
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Clementine
is my all time fav for a girl.Only one world GREAT name...
is my all time fav for a girl.Only one world GREAT name...
This message was edited 4/17/2008, 6:34 AM
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I like Clementine. It is very sweet and charming.
Rufus is among my most hated names. It sounds ugly, reminds me of dufous (sp?) and Rufus is a word my Dad uses for us when we are being dopes. It also reminds me of that horrible show Kim Possible where Rufus is the name of the annoying squeaky rat. Yuck.
Rufus is among my most hated names. It sounds ugly, reminds me of dufous (sp?) and Rufus is a word my Dad uses for us when we are being dopes. It also reminds me of that horrible show Kim Possible where Rufus is the name of the annoying squeaky rat. Yuck.
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It's ok, but not the kind of name I'd use. I find -ine names a bit too frilly.
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Clementine may seem edgy now... but check this out:
Freakonomics preditions for popular baby names in 2015: http://www.babynamesgarden.com/freakonomicswatch.aspx
Of course futurists are often wrong. Fifty years ago futurists said we would be using flying cars now.
Freakonomics preditions for popular baby names in 2015: http://www.babynamesgarden.com/freakonomicswatch.aspx
Of course futurists are often wrong. Fifty years ago futurists said we would be using flying cars now.
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I'd love to know where they get those from...
I mean Sumner? McGregor? Waverly?
Pretty much the whole boys list are surnames. I just don't get how those authors could justify most of those names and expect that tried and true classics like William, Michael, Jacob, Daniel etc are just going to disappear...
I mean Sumner? McGregor? Waverly?
Pretty much the whole boys list are surnames. I just don't get how those authors could justify most of those names and expect that tried and true classics like William, Michael, Jacob, Daniel etc are just going to disappear...
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The theory is the names that are popular among the most affluent will become popular with the general public in about 10 years, thus the names on the list were apparently the most popular names with the most affluent American's in 2005.
I find that theory lacking myself, and doubt Waverly will become a big hit. I agree that classics like William and Jacob will more likely be popular than some on the list like Sumner. I also found many names missing from the list that I think will be very popular in 10 years or less:
Lucy
Nora
Stella
Henry
But no one can predict the future so I could just as likely be wrong. I guess we'll have to wait and see.
I find that theory lacking myself, and doubt Waverly will become a big hit. I agree that classics like William and Jacob will more likely be popular than some on the list like Sumner. I also found many names missing from the list that I think will be very popular in 10 years or less:
Lucy
Nora
Stella
Henry
But no one can predict the future so I could just as likely be wrong. I guess we'll have to wait and see.
This message was edited 4/17/2008, 4:58 PM
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Rufus and Clementine are über-refreshing to say the least. Very chic.
As for Clementine specifically, I adore the name. My favourite pronunciation is 'clem-en-teen', but 'clem-en-tien' is fine, too. I wish it would break free of the association with that silly song. :(
As for Clementine specifically, I adore the name. My favourite pronunciation is 'clem-en-teen', but 'clem-en-tien' is fine, too. I wish it would break free of the association with that silly song. :(
This message was edited 4/17/2008, 1:05 AM
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I love Clementine. It's sweet, yet I find it classy. I completey agree with your thoughts on Clementine and Rufus as a sibset.
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I absolutely adore Clementine! My daughter occasionally goes by Clementine, which makes me love it all the more.
Although I like the sound of Rufus, I would be less inclined to use it for a real person than I would be to use Clementine. It is a cute sibset, though.
Although I like the sound of Rufus, I would be less inclined to use it for a real person than I would be to use Clementine. It is a cute sibset, though.
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I love Clementine. So quaintly and charmingly old-fashioned.
But you have got to be kidding with Rufus. It sounds disgusting, and I can't begin to imagine a crueler thing to do to a child than to name him Rufus. Guaranteed to cause years of torment.
But you have got to be kidding with Rufus. It sounds disgusting, and I can't begin to imagine a crueler thing to do to a child than to name him Rufus. Guaranteed to cause years of torment.
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Oh my darlin', oh my darlin'...
Oh my darlin' Clemintine. You are lost and gone forever, dreadful sorrow Clementine.
...it's also a fruit. Type of an Orange.
I don't like it. What would she get called? Clem? Blech.
I might use it on a dog. Same with Rufus. That's one of those quirky names that you know is a normal name but you would never actually name a kid that. It's something you name an invisible friend or a hamster.
Oh my darlin' Clemintine. You are lost and gone forever, dreadful sorrow Clementine.
...it's also a fruit. Type of an Orange.
I don't like it. What would she get called? Clem? Blech.
I might use it on a dog. Same with Rufus. That's one of those quirky names that you know is a normal name but you would never actually name a kid that. It's something you name an invisible friend or a hamster.
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I love Clementine pronounced klem-en-teen. I think it is sweet and whimsical, without being silly and frilly.
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I might...
actually use these. I am actually thinking of writing a neoclassical opera (in the present but written in classical style) in which the two main characters who fall in love are Rufus and Clementine. They are two very loving people who suffer from delusions and hallucinations due to a schizophrenia-like illness, and it takes them places normal lovers don't get to go. I don't want to say any more though. Writing a libretto is far more difficult for me than writing the actual music.
I am also thinking of names for the other characters but nothing definitive yet. Frances might be a possibility, and I'd like to integrate Amos, but I am not sure if it is too close to Rufus, or more lovable than Rufus, neither of which I want for the story. I don't want normal-style frilly opera names.
actually use these. I am actually thinking of writing a neoclassical opera (in the present but written in classical style) in which the two main characters who fall in love are Rufus and Clementine. They are two very loving people who suffer from delusions and hallucinations due to a schizophrenia-like illness, and it takes them places normal lovers don't get to go. I don't want to say any more though. Writing a libretto is far more difficult for me than writing the actual music.
I am also thinking of names for the other characters but nothing definitive yet. Frances might be a possibility, and I'd like to integrate Amos, but I am not sure if it is too close to Rufus, or more lovable than Rufus, neither of which I want for the story. I don't want normal-style frilly opera names.
This message was edited 4/16/2008, 7:44 PM
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I adore Clementine. My band director named her daughter this and she's just about the cutest kid in existance, so I have a super positive association with it. Of course, that means it's off limits for me now, but I'm okay with that as I have tons of other names I'd like to use.
Rufus and Clementine is a great sibset. :D
Rufus and Clementine is a great sibset. :D
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I love it for its meaning. Depending on the combo, sometimes I like Clementine, sometimes Clementina.
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I like it a lot.
:)
:)
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Oh my. That is a fanTAStic sibset. Seriously, it's stunning.
Clementine is gorgeous, but I only like it pronounced klem-un-TEEN. KLEM-en-tyne sounds a little too cutesy to me.
I've really been warming up to Rufus (as similar names like Rupert and Rudolph which are both on my short list) and I feel like it my move up to the top of the pack soon
Clementine is gorgeous, but I only like it pronounced klem-un-TEEN. KLEM-en-tyne sounds a little too cutesy to me.
I've really been warming up to Rufus (as similar names like Rupert and Rudolph which are both on my short list) and I feel like it my move up to the top of the pack soon
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