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His parents:
Marcus Aurelius Bierce-Marcus Aurelius is probably my favorite historical figure…but I definitely wouldn’t name a kid that.
Laura Sherwood Bierce-No strong feelings
His siblings:
Abigail Bell-I like it
Amelia Josephine-Beautiful
Ann Marie-Kind of pretty
Addison-Dislike
Aurelius-Again, nice association, but I wouldn’t use it
Augustus-I prefer August
Almeda Sophia-Love Sophia, never heard Almeda, but it’s pretty
Andrew Jackson "Dime"-Dime is an interesting nickname
Albert Sherwood-Dislike
Arthur-Nice, strong name
Adelia-Pretty
Aurelia-I named a book character this(she goes by Relia). I would seriously consider using it as a middle name. Awesome name.
His wife:
Mary Ellen "Mollie" Day Bierce-Dislike Mollie, prefer Helen to Ellen. Mary is pretty, but I prefer Marie or Maria.
His children:
Raymond Day "Day"-Not my thing
Leigh Hunt - son-Okay, not really my thing
Helen Ray "Bibsy"-Helen is my favorite name…but I dislike Ray and “Bibsy” quite a bit.