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[Opinions] Eudora
by Juls
9/4/2006, 5:24 PM
The name Eudora has been growing on me lately. What do you all think?
Too old lady?
Thanks!Dreams are necessary to life.
-Anais Nin
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- Steph (stillbreathingxx)
9/5/2006, 1:21 PM
It's always reminded me of an episode of the Simpsons, sadly. Especially since my culturalization has branched much farther than that cartoon. I just can't get past it.
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- Britney (BritneyTamber)
9/5/2006, 7:25 AM
I really like Eudora and Eulalie. I would NEVER use them but I think they are beautiful. I also love the nn Dora. Britney Tamber
*DH: Adam Jeffrey*
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- Ora
9/4/2006, 9:47 PM
actually, it reminded me of names from Greek myths...which is fitting, I suppose, since it is a Greek name! lol I really don't think of it as "old lady" especially since I don't know anybody with this name and, honestly, never even heard of it before now.So, based on first impressions, I think it's very pretty and has a lovely meaning. I like it :-)
"Chan eil tuil air nach tig traoghadh"
Capt. Malcolm Reynolds - Half of writing history is hiding the truth.
- Serenity
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- Jae
9/4/2006, 9:23 PM
Eudora is pretty and unusual. I don't think that it's too ladyish.
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- lawruh
9/4/2006, 7:27 PM
I love it. It's fun to say and I like the meaning. I don't think it's old-ladyish at all. It seems very bouncy and innocent. I have it in my combo Harriet Eudora right now, but it's very likely that it will change to a favorite fn in the future.
--------------------"The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven, not man's."
- Mark Twain.
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- lmh
9/4/2006, 6:54 PM
I want to like it. I really do. I love Eudora Welty's work, but something about the sound of this name is unattractive to me. I think it's in the Eu-, because I like the names Dora and Doria.
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- mirfak
9/4/2006, 6:43 PM
I love it, it's just right to me (antique, but fresh on a young person IMO).More opinions, gathered in 2004:
http://www.behindthename.com/bb/arcview.php?id=121951&board=baby- mirfak, who bets you'll get more positive opinions today and takes credit for being ahead of the curve ;-P

This message was edited 9/4/2006, 6:46 PM

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- Adelle (Adelle Sofia)   +2
9/4/2006, 6:41 PM
I like it. It has a pretty sound, but it needs something light for a MN, like Eudora Annebel or Eudora Sophie. I also secretly love Eugenie / Eugenia, too. :)
Wit has truth in it; wisecracking is simply calisthenics with words.
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- Bear   +1
9/4/2006, 6:46 PM
Eugenia / Eugenie -- the love that dare not speak its name? I adore both of these names too. :-)
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- Adelle (Adelle Sofia)
9/4/2006, 6:51 PM
As much as I adore "old" style names, this just doesn't seem to "go" with my style. I don't know, but yes, that's how I feel, too. :)
Wit has truth in it; wisecracking is simply calisthenics with words.
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- Clippy   +1
9/4/2006, 6:25 PM
Well...There's a town not too far from where I live called Eudora, and we compete against their high school in sports and other competitions. So it's not really a person name to me-- it's a small town, and it brings to mind images of cardinals (because that's their high school's mascot).Putting that out of mind, though (because my association with the name most likely won't affect you, anyways), I think it has a nice, pleasant sound to it, and I think the meaning's lovely. It may be a bit "old-ladyish," but I think that's half the charm (the other half is that it's unusual and not heard very often). So it gets a thumbs up from me. :-)
They say the devil's water, it ain't so sweet;
You don't have to drink right now.
But you can dip your feet
Every once in a little while.
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- Juls
9/5/2006, 5:54 AM
lolI understand completely about the highschool. That's kind of funny. A town near me has a common woman's name, and I can never disasociate the name from the town. Dreams are necessary to life.
-Anais Nin
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- I_Love_Jesus
9/4/2006, 6:24 PM
Eudora Kate is an excellent first name
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- Bear   +3
9/4/2006, 5:33 PM
Not at all. Eudora is delightful. Go for it.Have you considered mns?
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- Juls   +2
9/4/2006, 5:51 PM
I haven't thought too much about middle names, I don't really tend to think about combos that much. If you have any suggestions, though, I'd love to hear them :)Dreams are necessary to life.
-Anais Nin
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