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Help[Opinions] Re: Alucard.
in reply to a message by Lucille
I already know where it comes from (well, not exactly, but I know the general vicinity of where it came from) and what it means, sorry. That already taints my opinion a little, sorry.
But, I can say that I've never quite known how to pronounce this name. a-LUCK-ard? a-LOOK-ard? AL-u-card? AL-ook-ard? So I can see some pronunciation problems there. Other than that, the name looks nice enough--kind of medievalish, which I like.
Oh, and it should go without saying that I wouldn't use this name on my child because of its origin.
Miranda
But, I can say that I've never quite known how to pronounce this name. a-LUCK-ard? a-LOOK-ard? AL-u-card? AL-ook-ard? So I can see some pronunciation problems there. Other than that, the name looks nice enough--kind of medievalish, which I like.
Oh, and it should go without saying that I wouldn't use this name on my child because of its origin.
Miranda
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It's AH-loo-kard, actually. But indeed, the origin leaves a lot to be desired - if it had had a better origin, I might possibly have considered using it (probably as a middle name). It sounds like a French name, like you'd pronounce it in a French way, but it's not. I think the name in itself has style and class. :) But what many people associate it with (those who know where it comes from), prevent me from ever using it. :-|
But it's a gorgeous name, so it deserves a bit of attention on this board. ;)
(Edited typo)
But it's a gorgeous name, so it deserves a bit of attention on this board. ;)
(Edited typo)
This message was edited 11/25/2004, 10:55 AM
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