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I adore Hermione. Adore it. I think it has a lovely sound, and great connections to mythology and literature. I think that Harry Potter may inspire a greater appreciation in people for this name, and rightly so I think. Hermione Granger is a good role model for girls...much more so than female characters in other popular books right now. She is a strong, brave, and intelligent female character, and Ms. Rowling makes it clear that Harry and Ron like her for her personality, not for looks. Though she is occasionally described as pretty, she is much more often described in terms of character traits, and I find that refreshing in a sea of literature that bases personal value on attractiveness.

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Anyway, I think that Hermione is, in the current popular climate, closely linked to Ms. Granger. People will no doubt come to the conclusion that young Hermiones are named in tribute to the character, but honestly, that doesn't bother me.

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I would use it in a heartbeat if I could ever get SO to come around to it! My favorite combos are Hermione Catherine and Hermione Ann.