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[Opinions] Naphtali
Yep, another "Hebrew chic" name...WDYT? Is it too reminiscent of naphtaline? I wouldn't use it, but I find it cool.
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Honestly, naphtalene is the first thing I thought about... it also reminds me of a pokemon for some reason. But I like the li ending.
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I adore Hebrew names...and I find the "Hebrew chic" phrase really funny. :P so many Hebrew names seem to be HATED on this board, with the exception of Zipporah (a favorite of mine). I probably would use Naftali (with that spelling), maybe call him Nate for short. I already plan to use Mordecai. I didn't even think of naphthalene until you brought it up. I don't think most other people would, either.
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I don't even know what naphtaline is. *Embarrassed*I too find Naphtali rather cool. A little boy with this name could go by Nat.
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He could also go by Tal.
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This is the name my cousin named her 2nd daughter. It's nms
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I don't find it attractive, especially not as it's masculine. I just generally don't like Hebrew names.
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I like it. On a girl.
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I have always liked it, but until a few years ago assumed it was feminine. It's hard to shake that association from my head, and it reminds me of Natalie. I think it would be a beautiful female name.
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oh!Me too! I didn't realize it wasn't feminine until just right this second. I agree - it would be a lovely girl's name.
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I like it really but I wouldn't use it because of the sad history... Sad IMO anyway...
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