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Help[Opinions] Abner
Here is one I don't recall ever seeing discussed here. I do love it. I'm probably in the minority, but it's so rugged and masculine to me. Swoon. And there's the possibility of Abe (senza "-ham").
I don't even think I could relegate it to the middle name spot. It has to be prominently featured.
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I don't even think I could relegate it to the middle name spot. It has to be prominently featured.
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This message was edited 10/4/2014, 8:04 AM
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All I see is vintage comics. The little town of Dogpatch, with Li'l Abner, his lovely wife Daisy Mae, and wasn't General (?) Jubilation P Cornpone in there somewhere?
He was certainly rugged and masculine ...
He was certainly rugged and masculine ...
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I'm sorry but all I can think about is the comic Li'l Abner, so it sounds like a hillbilly name to me. I must admit that it would be refreshing to hear.
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That's just the sort of name I like.
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I actually don't mind it at all. It's such an "old man" name and that makes me like it all the more!
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Love it. So handsome, rugged and old world.. so nice. I love it.
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Cool! I've never seen Abner discussed here either. It don't particularly love it, but I'd still be tickled to see it used. :)
Other possible Abes:
Abednego :)
Abel - I like this one
Abijah
Abram
Gabriel
Jabez
Joab - another one I like
Moab
Other possible Abes:
Abednego :)
Abel - I like this one
Abijah
Abram
Gabriel
Jabez
Joab - another one I like
Moab
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Abijah
I have an ancestor named Abijah Gould. He was black, and I think grandson of a slave. I have never seen that name mentioned before either :)
I have an ancestor named Abijah Gould. He was black, and I think grandson of a slave. I have never seen that name mentioned before either :)
This message was edited 10/4/2014, 12:09 PM
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It's okay.
I personally prefer Adner instead. Ad-ner. To my knowledge, Abner is Ab-ner (took a look at page myself)
I know I have Adner before and know its not a name that I made up but for reason, I can't seem to find it in the database );
I used it for a major character in a series that I'm currently working on so the name has some significant meaning to me. Also, I just like the way it sounds. Vintage quality, very rare. Not some modern\made up tacky type of name
Abner is fine. I much prefer Adner
I personally prefer Adner instead. Ad-ner. To my knowledge, Abner is Ab-ner (took a look at page myself)
I know I have Adner before and know its not a name that I made up but for reason, I can't seem to find it in the database );
I used it for a major character in a series that I'm currently working on so the name has some significant meaning to me. Also, I just like the way it sounds. Vintage quality, very rare. Not some modern\made up tacky type of name
Abner is fine. I much prefer Adner
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I like it too. It has a comforting sort of cadence.
What would you pair it with?
What would you pair it with?
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Well, one cannot help but remember Constable Abner Jeffries from Road to Avonlea. With me, anything Avonlea-related is automatically passable if not endorsed. In this case, it is an enthusiastic endorsement.
I think Abner Micaiah is lovely. (my-KAY-uh)
I think Abner Micaiah is lovely. (my-KAY-uh)
This message was edited 10/4/2014, 12:33 PM
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Three cheers for the Avonlea reference.
Pretty sure that's the only reason I like Alec, Felix, and Jasper - and find Hettie a wonderfully protectable ugly little duckling.
Pretty sure that's the only reason I like Alec, Felix, and Jasper - and find Hettie a wonderfully protectable ugly little duckling.
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Is there a cartoon/show/movie about a pig named Abner? Because unforunately that is the only thing I can think of when I hear this name :|
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There was a comic strip called Lil' Abner. I think from like, the 40's.
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Honestly, the image of an old man in overalls is far more appealing and respectable to me than a young boy who exists in a cluttered cloud of garish plastic toys and can't have conversations due to his dependency on his mobile phone for all life interaction. I do not see how the younger person image is "better". Old people have been far more kind to me my entire life, so it is hardly any wonder names like Abner give me a positive feeling.
This message was edited 10/4/2014, 11:18 AM
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Huh, a very interesting point.
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I never said old was bad. I like a lot of 'older' sounding names as well. It's just the mental image of Abner that does not appeal to me. No need to get so defensive. It's called opinions for a reason.
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