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[Opinions] Ooh, Benvenida!
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It's lovely. I'm not too fond of how it starts with Ben though. For some reason, I don't like unusual names that abbreviate to common nns. Not that anyone would call a girl Ben, but...maybe it would be a source of teasing?Heck, if I'm naming my son Buenaventura, it must mean I don't care too much about the prospect of teasing.And thanks for reminding me of Columba. I love love love it! It went off my long list when I started going to school at Columbia, though.
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Oh, but Columba could have a special significance for you because of Columbia. :-) I can see how the "Ben-" beginning could put you off Benvenida, more's the pity. What about the nn Vida?
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Vida reminds me of that coked out 70s supermodel. I think. Unless I am totally confusing references or something. Such a shame. I'm like Benvenida more and more. What a wonderful name for a new baby! Maybe it would be acceptable to me as a mn. The more I think about it, the more I like it there.Maybe later in life Columba will grown on me. But right now, Columbia is just dirty dorm halls, late nights, fried food, etc. Plus all my Columbia friends would make fun of me for using a school-related baby name. Lol.
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