[Opinions] Re: “Adjective” names
in reply to a message by EvanslandCleve
Is wisteria used as a color? I've never heard it.
(these have all appeared in the US SSA data or been recorded on graves)
August, Regal, Sovereign, Adamantine
Rich, Wealthy, Fortunate, Golden, Prosperous, Lucky
Solar, Stellar, Light, Sunny, Merry, Happy, Halcyon, Blessed, Pleasant, Joyous, Radiant, Wonderful, Serene
Wise, Urbane, Sage
Woody, Rocky, Stony, Twiggy, Rusty, Dusty, Stormy, Misty, Breezy, Windy, Rainy, Tidal, Wavy, Sandy
Faithful, Pious, Grateful, Thankful, Obedient, Loyal
Oral, Aural
Dutch, Roman, Florentine, Christian
Perfect, Pristine, Pure, Innocent, Angelic, Kind, Charming
Cosmic, Astral, Magical, Heavenly, Eternal, Elysian
Cashmere, Denim, Velvet, other fabrics
Original, Unique, Random, Strange, Solo, Rogue, Remarkable
True, Sincere, Earnest, Genuine, Honest, Real
Pretty, Lovely, Beautiful
Urban, Rural, Civil, Wild, Wilder, Rowdy
Legendary, Famous
Delicate, Fragile, Tiny
Sapphire, Ruby, Jade, Pearly, Opaline, Aquamarine, Garnet, Amethyst, Onyx, Amber, Ivory, Jet, etc. Mahogany, Ebony, Plum, Cherry, Olive, Hazel, other trees. Saffron, Blue, Cerise, Teal, Green, Navy, Crimson, Auburn...
misc: Cozy, Chosen, Trace, Free, Butch, Guardian, Ruddy, Curly, Fey, Evergreen, Vernal, Sharp, Constant, Lyrical, Junior, Novel, Spicy...
(these have all appeared in the US SSA data or been recorded on graves)
August, Regal, Sovereign, Adamantine
Rich, Wealthy, Fortunate, Golden, Prosperous, Lucky
Solar, Stellar, Light, Sunny, Merry, Happy, Halcyon, Blessed, Pleasant, Joyous, Radiant, Wonderful, Serene
Wise, Urbane, Sage
Woody, Rocky, Stony, Twiggy, Rusty, Dusty, Stormy, Misty, Breezy, Windy, Rainy, Tidal, Wavy, Sandy
Faithful, Pious, Grateful, Thankful, Obedient, Loyal
Oral, Aural
Dutch, Roman, Florentine, Christian
Perfect, Pristine, Pure, Innocent, Angelic, Kind, Charming
Cosmic, Astral, Magical, Heavenly, Eternal, Elysian
Cashmere, Denim, Velvet, other fabrics
Original, Unique, Random, Strange, Solo, Rogue, Remarkable
True, Sincere, Earnest, Genuine, Honest, Real
Pretty, Lovely, Beautiful
Urban, Rural, Civil, Wild, Wilder, Rowdy
Legendary, Famous
Delicate, Fragile, Tiny
Sapphire, Ruby, Jade, Pearly, Opaline, Aquamarine, Garnet, Amethyst, Onyx, Amber, Ivory, Jet, etc. Mahogany, Ebony, Plum, Cherry, Olive, Hazel, other trees. Saffron, Blue, Cerise, Teal, Green, Navy, Crimson, Auburn...
misc: Cozy, Chosen, Trace, Free, Butch, Guardian, Ruddy, Curly, Fey, Evergreen, Vernal, Sharp, Constant, Lyrical, Junior, Novel, Spicy...
This message was edited 4/21/2025, 12:24 AM
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Yes! My childhood bedroom’s paint colour was Wisteria :)
So, I think, was mine: just the colour, a light lavender-mauve, not the name, and it was limewash, not paint. My parents let me choose it, and I also picked out a cheerful yellow for the ceiling - 'like sunshine' I remember explaining.