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[Opinions] Godelieve
This particular GP of mine has really been catching my attention lately. I find it to be quite elegant and alluring, and it reminds me of Godiva so it's very chocolatey. I also like the meaning. I don't know what to do with it though. What kind of name do you think it would pair with well? I'm thinking like Octavia-esque. I'm mainly looking for middle names, but first names would be alright too.
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Gott in himmel -- that's a really great name. Wow! I've never heard of it before. It's elegant and quirky at the same time. Mesmerizing.Godelieve Sabine
Godelieve Alix (Eleanor of Aqu.'s dd so it's French, but also German form of Alice)(= cross over just like Godelieve)
Godelieve Isabeau
Godelieve Aurore
Godelieve Hannelore
Godelieve Melusine
Godelieve Anais
Godelieve Marion
Godelieve Odile / Ottilia / Ottilie / Ottoline ("ot-uh-leen")
Godelieve Amalia
Godelieve Edwige
Godelieve Clothilde
Godelieve Fidelma
Godelieve Angharad (that ought to terrify the first grade teacher)
Godelieve Wilhelmina / Wilhelmine
Godelieve Saskia
Godelieve Dagmar
Godelieve Elke
Godelieve Esme
Godelieve Bryony

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This message was edited 10/29/2008, 6:11 PM

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You're my hero!Oh! I will ponder:Godelieve Hannelore - I've been digging Hannelore lately, but I never thought to combine them!
Godelieve Melusine - I'm interested. Is it mel-oo-SEEN?
Godelieve Odile / Ottilia / Ottilie / Ottoline - I tried out Ottoline, but didn't like how the -ode- and otto- sounds matched up. But Odile or Ottilie? Hmmmm.
Godelieve Edwige - :D Oh, Edwige! How could I have forgotten you? They're so wonderful together! I think this one wins!
Godelieve Clothilde - I tried this one out too, but thought it was a bit too cumbersome on the tongue for my liking.
Godelieve Wilhelmina / Wilhelmine - I never thought of this one either. Nice.
Godelieve Margot - I like the sound, but Godelieve eats Margot in a combo.
Godelieve Concordia - very cool
Godelieve Honoria - has the same problem as Margot
Godelieve Minerva - interesting. It puts kind of a dark twist to it. So do Drusilla and Prunella, really.
Godelieve Scholastica - that is most excellentOh wow, I can scarcely contain the namenerdiness. Thanks! :)
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MelusineThanks! Glad you liked them. I should thank you for the opportunity to let rip. :-)Melusine I first heard in the German pronunciation, "mel-oo-SEE-neh." One of George I of England's Hanoverian mistresses was named "Ehrengard Melusine von der Schulenburg." Is that great or what?! But generally it is pronounced, "mel-oo-SEEN," yes. There aren't many German folklore / mythical names. It's good to air her out once and a while. She's usually overshadowed by Lorelei.
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My combo is Julia Godelieve. I find it alluring etcetc also but impractical as a middle name. Edit!: First name.I also like Godiva.

This message was edited 10/29/2008, 3:57 PM

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Godelieve Zora is interesting.Godelieve Hazel :) sounds tasty.
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Sorry, I can't think of any names to pair it with. I just wanted to comment that it's an interesting name. I don't love it, but it does kind of draw you in. I had to look up the pronunciation though, so I'm assuming you're pronouncing it kho-də-LEE-və. I think it's rather neat.
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