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Help[Opinions] Re: Phoebe, Ruby, Sadie, Ella or Poppy?
in reply to a message by Amandine
I like Phoebe, but it's more muted than the others, a little more sensible. I used to be neutral on it; now I like it, though. The sound can be feeble, but it's a Greek classic with a pretty meaning. I did used to know someone called Phoebe, not very well, and at the time my friends had nicknamed me BB, so whenever her friends yelled for her "Phoebe", I would turn, thinking they said "BB". I think Phoebe would pair perfectly with Naomi, a name I really like.
Ruby is very cute, shiny scarlet red, and chipper. I really like it, and I like that it's a vintage name that's back in style, not just a trend. The meaning of being a gemstone name is a little shallow, but still cool.
I love Sadie, I think it's adorable and very versatile. I'm biased since it's my dog's name, though (although I did have a say in naming her). I love it as a nickname for Sarah, and the fact that it means princess.
Ella is sweet, almost too sweet. Sometimes it makes my teeth hurt a little. It also gives a slight mean girl stereotype to me. However, in the right mood it can be smooth, flowing, elegant, and beautiful.
Poppy is lovely, also very cute and sweet, but I think it sounds better in a British accent (my accent) and I live in the US. There's also the fact that it sounds like Pop, like the nickname for a father or grandfather. But I love the symbolism of poppy flowers for remembrance. I picture Poppy as a little girl in pigtails.
Overall, I would choose Sarah "Sadie" for a child, if this is a universe without my dog (I wouldn't name a child after a dog apart from in extenuating circumstances). For a real life child right now, I would probably choose Ruby. Although I could be persuaded to choose Phoebe as well.
LISTEN TO THE MUSTN'TS
- Shel Silverstein
Listen to the MUSTN'TS, child,
Listen to the DON'TS
Listen to the SHOULDN'TS
The IMPOSSIBLES, the WON'TS
Listen to the NEVER HAVES
Then listen close to me—
Anything can happen, child,
ANYTHING can be.
Ruby is very cute, shiny scarlet red, and chipper. I really like it, and I like that it's a vintage name that's back in style, not just a trend. The meaning of being a gemstone name is a little shallow, but still cool.
I love Sadie, I think it's adorable and very versatile. I'm biased since it's my dog's name, though (although I did have a say in naming her). I love it as a nickname for Sarah, and the fact that it means princess.
Ella is sweet, almost too sweet. Sometimes it makes my teeth hurt a little. It also gives a slight mean girl stereotype to me. However, in the right mood it can be smooth, flowing, elegant, and beautiful.
Poppy is lovely, also very cute and sweet, but I think it sounds better in a British accent (my accent) and I live in the US. There's also the fact that it sounds like Pop, like the nickname for a father or grandfather. But I love the symbolism of poppy flowers for remembrance. I picture Poppy as a little girl in pigtails.
Overall, I would choose Sarah "Sadie" for a child, if this is a universe without my dog (I wouldn't name a child after a dog apart from in extenuating circumstances). For a real life child right now, I would probably choose Ruby. Although I could be persuaded to choose Phoebe as well.
LISTEN TO THE MUSTN'TS
- Shel Silverstein
Listen to the MUSTN'TS, child,
Listen to the DON'TS
Listen to the SHOULDN'TS
The IMPOSSIBLES, the WON'TS
Listen to the NEVER HAVES
Then listen close to me—
Anything can happen, child,
ANYTHING can be.
