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[Opinions] Silvester, Nicodemus, and Peregrine
Silvester
Nicodemus
PeregrineThese male names have been on my mind lately. WDYT? Do you like Silver as a nickname for Silvester? I especially love the meanings of all three names.

This message was edited 9/9/2010, 3:25 PM

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Nicodemus doesn't work for me at all, and I can only see Peregrine in the mn spot...do like its meaning.Silvester, however, I am quite fond of. Most people I've heard/seen comment on it seem to think it unusable because it's so associated with the cartoon cat, but that association just doesn't bother me. I think Silver works as a nickname. :)
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Silvester is OK, I don't like Silver as a nn. That's a little too out-there for me. Silvester still reminds me of the cartoon cat. Plus, I just hear "vest," and though I enjoy wearing vests, it's just not really that pleasing to my earsNicodemus is nice. I have a cousin named this (they called him Nicky as a little kid and Nico when he got older). It's a little much for me, but still kinda cool.Peregrine is AWESOME!!! I heard it once as a girls' name in a movie and I thought it was lovely. While it sounds a little anemic for a boy, I think it sounds strong but not over the top for a girl.
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Silvester - It's not bad. There is something appealing about it. I think Silver could work as a nn for sure.
Nicodemus - I've never been a big fan. I just don't like the sound, and it makes me think of the bad rats in The Secret of Nimh... although he wasn't a bad character, but I think the bad rats killed him or something. I picture a lot of evil red eyes and fire, so bad association!
Peregrine - I really like this. It seems like it would be over-the-top, but it isn't. I know someone with a young son by this name. It's so dashing and adventurous!
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Silvester automatically makes me think of a cartoon cat and can't be taken seriously. Nicodemus is ok, I guess. Can't separate Peregrine from a bird and I don't like it as a name. It's kinda ugly and I really dislike the nn Perry. It almost sounds girly even though it's not.
Silver's a better name for a pet (maybe a horse) than a person.

This message was edited 9/10/2010, 4:59 AM

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I've always loved Peregrine, to start. I think it's incredibly appealing and charming, whilst it has an almost feminine touch; it feels as if it's straight out of Mythology, like the name of some wonderful creature. I just really love it for some reason!I really like Nicodemus. I think it's very handsome as well even though I'm still warming up to it. It sounds very powerful and masculine.However, I'm not loving Silvester. Personally, and I mean no offense, it just sounds... too Stallone-y or something. :P I REALLY love Silver though!

This message was edited 9/9/2010, 4:31 PM

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There's a real falcon that's called the Peregrine falcon and it's the first image that comes to mind when I hear the word.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peregrine_Falcon
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I'm not a fan of Silvester (=cat to me), adore Nicodemus and like Peregrine pronounced 'PER-ə-green'.
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