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Help[Opinions] Neroli
What do you think of this word as a name? http://www.behindthename.com/name/neroli/submitted
I thought it look exotic but was rather bit harsh, until I found out it's pronounced like "NERRA-lee" or "NEER-ah-lee" and not "nur-OH-lee" like I first thought. Also, its etymology is taken from a princess of Nerola, Anne Marie Orsini, who popularized the orange-blossom fragrance. Nerola is possibly from a root word meaning "strong, brave". That's a nice bonus!
I am totally enamored with the idea of this word being a name. It is so beautifully evocative of strong-willed princesses, flowers, seduction, and love spells.
New name crush! Haven't had one of those in a long time!
I thought it look exotic but was rather bit harsh, until I found out it's pronounced like "NERRA-lee" or "NEER-ah-lee" and not "nur-OH-lee" like I first thought. Also, its etymology is taken from a princess of Nerola, Anne Marie Orsini, who popularized the orange-blossom fragrance. Nerola is possibly from a root word meaning "strong, brave". That's a nice bonus!
I am totally enamored with the idea of this word being a name. It is so beautifully evocative of strong-willed princesses, flowers, seduction, and love spells.
New name crush! Haven't had one of those in a long time!
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I like the associations of princesses and sweet-smelling blossom, but to me Neroli sounds like a neurological disease. Sorry! :(
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I was using the same pronunciation as you, which I don't find attractive at all. NERRA-lee or NEER-ah-lee are much nicer!
I find it strong, exotic and pretty. Great middle name or name for a character! I think it would have too many pronunciation problems as a first name unfortunately.
I find it strong, exotic and pretty. Great middle name or name for a character! I think it would have too many pronunciation problems as a first name unfortunately.
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It's okay. I can see it on a real person, no problem. It sounds a lot like "narrowly", though, so that's a bit distracting for me. But, yeah, it's cute.
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It's pretty! I agree NERRA-lee is prettier than neh-ROH-lee. It's light and breezy, and I'm a sucker for citrus fragrances! Fun name history too. Thumbs up from me.
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It sounds like the name of a Milanese fashion label.
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It's my cousin's name :)
We use the NERRA-lee pronunciation.
She's not floral or princessy though - she's a high-profile sports presenter for Fox News Australia :D
We use the NERRA-lee pronunciation.
She's not floral or princessy though - she's a high-profile sports presenter for Fox News Australia :D
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Whaaaat! This is the best day! Thank you for making my Neroli dreams come true.
You know, the high profile sports presenter persona was the first impression I totally got from Neroli. Someone really on the ball. That's so perfect.
You know, the high profile sports presenter persona was the first impression I totally got from Neroli. Someone really on the ball. That's so perfect.
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It's okay. Nero means black in Italian. It reminds me of Spaghetti Napoli. It isn't something I would use.
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Unusual, but still sounds pretty!
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I didn't know it was pronounced that way. I assumed it was pronounced Na-ROH-Lee, and thought it sounded like an Italian dessert, like a canoli but orange-flavored?
The other pronunciation is not very attractive, TBH. Sounds a lot like narrowly or nearly.
The other pronunciation is not very attractive, TBH. Sounds a lot like narrowly or nearly.
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To me it just sounds like a food or something, but definitely not a name... sorry
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