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Help[Opinions] Re: Gertie
in reply to a message by Olwen
I'm not sure why Gertie would come across as more usable than Gertrude. It seems cutesy and harsh. I'd prefer it as a nickname.
This message was edited 5/7/2018, 8:35 AM
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I think it seems more usable because “Gert” and “rude” are both very harsh sounds, the ie ending kind of counteracts the harshness of the Gert. And because Gertrude is often given as an example of not just an ugly old lady name, but THE ugly old lady name, and Gertie seems more distanced from that.
Also a little bit because of ET tbh. I know that’s not a *new* movie but it’s modern enough to give an image of this name on a young girl that doesn’t feel completely antique.
Eta: OH and because its similar to Greta, which is very popular where I live.
Also a little bit because of ET tbh. I know that’s not a *new* movie but it’s modern enough to give an image of this name on a young girl that doesn’t feel completely antique.
Eta: OH and because its similar to Greta, which is very popular where I live.
This message was edited 5/7/2018, 8:46 AM
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