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Help[Opinions] Re: Bruin
in reply to a message by Anneza
As a Dutchie, I'm instantly reminded of the Dutch word bruin meaning "brown" as well. That puts me off the name, even though it is a legitimate Dutch given name:
http://www.meertens.knaw.nl/nvb/naam/is/Bruin (in Dutch)
I would prefer the archaic spelling of Bruyn, which makes the connection with the colour slightly less obvious. But even then, the name is not ideal - it's better suited as a middle name, if you ask me.
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http://www.meertens.knaw.nl/nvb/naam/is/Bruin (in Dutch)
I would prefer the archaic spelling of Bruyn, which makes the connection with the colour slightly less obvious. But even then, the name is not ideal - it's better suited as a middle name, if you ask me.
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