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a friend of mine just met a 5 yr old girl named Bronte, WDYT?
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Random surnames of famous people = silly, imo. Also, brontosaurus.
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Like Brontes, one of the cyclops
One of the cyclops in Greek mythology was called Brontes.
Of course I do think of the writers but the idea of someone using their surname makes me just roll my eyes.
One of the cyclops in Greek mythology was called Brontes.
Of course I do think of the writers but the idea of someone using their surname makes me just roll my eyes.
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absolutely disagree
It's on my favourites list.
I think it is very classy and pretty, not to mention historical, nothing like princess or nevaeh which are totally made up.
think of the famous Bronte sisters
It's on my favourites list.
I think it is very classy and pretty, not to mention historical, nothing like princess or nevaeh which are totally made up.
think of the famous Bronte sisters
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Literature is my life. I am aware of the Bronte sisters. I've read all of their published novels several times. Have you?
The point is that most highly literate people would never choose something so obvious. It is painful. It's like naming your child Gucci to show how into fashion you are.
The point is that most highly literate people would never choose something so obvious. It is painful. It's like naming your child Gucci to show how into fashion you are.
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Yeah that was their SURNAME!
It's exactly the same as Princess, it's just misappropriating a different "historical" impulse. "Princess" misappropriates the idea of royalty-as-classy; "Bronte" misappropriates a vague literary connection as classy. It's totally not historical. This is not a fair argument to make. "Classy" is a really subjective (and totally abominable) term but I think it usually means used commonly by either members of the old aristocracy (Elizabeth Mary Anne Henry Alistair Philomena) or the newer, unofficial, glam-istocracy (Marilyn, Audrey). Bronte has neither of these precedents
It's exactly the same as Princess, it's just misappropriating a different "historical" impulse. "Princess" misappropriates the idea of royalty-as-classy; "Bronte" misappropriates a vague literary connection as classy. It's totally not historical. This is not a fair argument to make. "Classy" is a really subjective (and totally abominable) term but I think it usually means used commonly by either members of the old aristocracy (Elizabeth Mary Anne Henry Alistair Philomena) or the newer, unofficial, glam-istocracy (Marilyn, Audrey). Bronte has neither of these precedents
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I like it. I've met one girl named Bronte before.
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I don't think it gets much uglier.
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I don't like it. It's a surname, and sounds harsh on a girl. I wouldn't like it on a boy, either.
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Yikes, I'm no fan of this name.
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I'm torn on this one. It's so much better than some of the other options, so I certainly wouldn't be heartbroken to meet a little Bronte. But two things bother me. 1.) It doesn't make much sense without an accent, and accents a pain in the but in English-speaking places. 2.) It feels a little rough and makes me want to use it on a boy. But I'm pretty sure it is socially more acceptable on a girl. Alas. I just don't know.
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It'a a GP for me. I can't decide if I really like it or just the idea of it. I have to say, hearing it on a child IRL makes me smile and it's certainly better than another kre8tyve spelling of kaylee or something.
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I know a boy named Bronte and he's a brute. I like it much more for a girl but I don't know if I would use it.
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I saw a few years ago in a magazine - it was the name of a little girl in a picture someone had sent in. She was adorable! and it kind of made me like it. I wouldn't use it myself but if you really like the Bronte sisters, I say go for it. It is interesting and unusual but not unheard of.
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I don't like it. It's too surnamey and harsh-sounding.
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I don't like it.
I think it's becoming trendy just for the sound, and I have doubt that the parents could even name a Bronte novel if they were asked. Also, it sounds like "brontosaurus."
I think it's becoming trendy just for the sound, and I have doubt that the parents could even name a Bronte novel if they were asked. Also, it sounds like "brontosaurus."
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I know that some people like this for a girl but I don't care for it at all. It just sounds manly.
However, I far prefer this to the "tryndie" spelled names. At least is has some sort of literary reference, which makes it a kind of intelligent person's choice.
However, I far prefer this to the "tryndie" spelled names. At least is has some sort of literary reference, which makes it a kind of intelligent person's choice.
This message was edited 2/23/2011, 7:23 AM
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I once had a waitress named Bronte
I don't mind it, it's different. Not something I'd use myself, but neat to see.
I don't mind it, it's different. Not something I'd use myself, but neat to see.
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...that sounds like the start of a dirty limerick. ;)
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Okay, I can't resist...
I once had a waitress named Bronte
With the cook she was caught in flagrante
They tried to behave
But each morning they caved-
The cook's pants were hot as picante
Thank you, Llewella, for inspiring me with the word "picante." I admit, I stole it from you. ;)
I once had a waitress named Bronte
With the cook she was caught in flagrante
They tried to behave
But each morning they caved-
The cook's pants were hot as picante
Thank you, Llewella, for inspiring me with the word "picante." I admit, I stole it from you. ;)
This message was edited 2/23/2011, 9:39 AM
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LOL
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Bwahahaha! That was great, very clever. Thanks for the laugh!
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Ooh, flagrante! I didn't think of that one. :)
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lol! now I will never be able to hear this name without thinking of dirty limericks...
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I once had a waitress named Bronte
Who served me at a restaurante
I found the steak's baste
Was quite void of taste
But she was much more picante
?
:P
Who served me at a restaurante
I found the steak's baste
Was quite void of taste
But she was much more picante
?
:P
This message was edited 2/23/2011, 8:58 AM
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Brilliant!
:-D
:-D
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LOL!
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hahaha!
It really does
It really does
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