Message: "Prism" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Prism

by Kimberly

5/22/2006, 6:49 AM

What do you all think of the name Prism for a first or middle name for a girl? I'm usually not big on word names, but this one seems a little different to me, and it evokes a beautiful image. It would probably fit better in a middle name spot, but what do you all think?

What are some potential combos using it as a first name or middle name?

#Prism

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- Jae

5/22/2006, 2:01 PM

I actually like it but people might mistake it for "prison". I love the name Cyan for a girl, but I won't be able to use it because it doesn't go with my fiance's last name. I like the way Sphere sounds but I would avoid using it because it seems easy to tease particularly if the child is on the stocky/chubby side. It would be an interesting middle name but still probably not a good idea.

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- reh912 (guest)

5/22/2006, 1:04 PM

Still just sounds like a math shape to me, sorry!!

- Andrew (AndrewJKD)

5/22/2006, 12:22 PM

Prism sounds very weird as a name in general to me.

Andrew

- kaleko

5/22/2006, 12:17 PM

I don't like the sound of it. Also, when you say it loud, it sounds kind of like "prison".

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- slarocque

5/22/2006, 11:15 AM

I think it's very cute. Different, but not so different that it's weird. I think it would work for a boy or a girl as a middle name. My husbands says it sounds to much like prison. He doesn't like it at all.

- Kimberly

5/22/2006, 10:51 AM

Thanks for the replies, everyone!

- Elemmennope

5/22/2006, 10:21 AM

I think it sounds very strange, but I use prisms on a daily basis at school/work (optometry) so maybe that's why.

- rainbow_Maya

5/22/2006, 10:11 AM

I immediatly thought of Miss Prism, Cecily's gouverness in The Importance of Being Earnest. It's ok. Not a hugh fan of it though.

- Sabrina Fair (rainbowstars)

5/22/2006, 9:42 AM

I love it ive been thinking of it a lot

Noah, 4 - "Dad, I love a fun guy!"
Dan - "Oh really? Pumpkin, I'm so glad you think i'm a fun guy!"
Noah, 4 - "No! Dad! I like fungi! you know mushrooms!".

- shijin (guest)

5/22/2006, 9:01 AM

I instantly think of this:

http://www.lyricz.net/B/B-52s/115529/

- MelH +1

5/22/2006, 7:59 AM

I would actually prefer it on a boy, but I do like it. But I'm taking a math major, so my opinion may be biased because I love geometry!

- Kimberly

5/22/2006, 8:23 AM

Yes, I am more thinking of the pretty crystals you hang in your window to create beautiful images on your walls ;) I used to LOVE them when I was a kid and would get them as gifts all the time.

I was definitely not a math major, so I don't automatically think of that connotation, haha!

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