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Help[Opinions] Gwilym
I really like this name with the nickname Wil. It's traditional, strong and not that common even in Wales. I only know one person named Gwilym. So, what do you guys think?
This message was edited 7/23/2006, 2:36 PM
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For some reason, it makes me think of a Tolkienn character. :b If one were in Wales, though, or in a mostly Welsh community, I could see it being "ok", esp. with the nn Wil. I'm thrown off by the letter "y" in general (esp. in the middle of a name), so that might be part of my problem with it. LOL.
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Gwilym is a nice name. =) Wil is all right, but I prefer the full name.
I love Welsh names. I had a teacher whose father was Welsh, and she named her daughter Angharad. Her daughter loved her name, but she got upset that no one could pronounce it and went by Angie in school. =(
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I love Welsh names. I had a teacher whose father was Welsh, and she named her daughter Angharad. Her daughter loved her name, but she got upset that no one could pronounce it and went by Angie in school. =(
"The dog is a gentleman; I hope I go to his heaven, not man's."
- Mark Twain.
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This is my first time seeing it, but I like it a lot. That you're in a place where people will be at least semi-familiar with it is a neat bonus. :)
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I think you get the same problem with a lot of Welsh names. ^^ Pronounciation isn't really an issue for me though as most people round here will be familiar with the name.
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Yeah, I figured you'd have no trouble with it, lol. Unfortunately, there wasn't much for Welsh immigrants where I live, so I probably sound ridiculous trying to say it! Around here, it's far more likely you'll meet a Sigrid or a Jens than a Gwilym. :D
I really like how Gwilym looks, though, and Wil is a nice nickname when not every small boy has it (which it feels like here sometimes, heh).
Array (likes Welsh names but has no justification in ever using them, lol)
...And then he said, "You're independent, aren't you?"
"Yes," said Laura.
A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having.
I really like how Gwilym looks, though, and Wil is a nice nickname when not every small boy has it (which it feels like here sometimes, heh).
Array (likes Welsh names but has no justification in ever using them, lol)
...And then he said, "You're independent, aren't you?"
"Yes," said Laura.
A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having.
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If I was a small child, I'd have trouble spelling/pronouncing it.
EDIT- Otherwise, though, I like it.
-the warrior girl and her dragon lover-
EDIT- Otherwise, though, I like it.
-the warrior girl and her dragon lover-
This message was edited 7/23/2006, 2:40 PM
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^^ That's why I thought he could go by the nickname Wil when he's younger. Thanks for your opinion.
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I see. Well, it's not really my style, but I think it's okay.
-the warrior girl and her dragon lover-
-the warrior girl and her dragon lover-
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It *should* sound masculine, because it's a boy's name.
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...And then he said, "You're independent, aren't you?"
"Yes," said Laura.
A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having.
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...And then he said, "You're independent, aren't you?"
"Yes," said Laura.
A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having.
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xD Well, the first two letters are the same.
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