Comments on: Alphabet: B is for Girls http://appellationmountain.net/2008/02/10/alphabet-b-is-for-girls/ The Heights of Uncommon Baby Names Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:47:20 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: coolteamblt http://appellationmountain.net/2008/02/10/alphabet-b-is-for-girls/#comment-42 coolteamblt Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:29:05 +0000 http://appellationmountain.wordpress.com/?p=34#comment-42 That's great! I have to admit, I've known too many Alexander's, and I'm tired of Alex's. I really like the nickname Alexei, though. It's a fresh take on the classic name! That’s great!

I have to admit, I’ve known too many Alexander’s, and I’m tired of Alex’s. I really like the nickname Alexei, though. It’s a fresh take on the classic name!

]]> By: appellationmountain http://appellationmountain.net/2008/02/10/alphabet-b-is-for-girls/#comment-41 appellationmountain Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:19:24 +0000 http://appellationmountain.wordpress.com/?p=34#comment-41 Oh, how one person can distort a name! After I read this I realized that I actually skipped my own son's name on my A is for Boys post. Seriously. He's christened Alexander, but we call him Alexei. I think it's a fabulous name, but somehow neglected to add it ... perhaps I fear him someday being one of many Alexeis out there. (Then again, he's very into ice hockey - so that could happen anyhow.) Oh, how one person can distort a name!

After I read this I realized that I actually skipped my own son’s name on my A is for Boys post. Seriously. He’s christened Alexander, but we call him Alexei. I think it’s a fabulous name, but somehow neglected to add it … perhaps I fear him someday being one of many Alexeis out there. (Then again, he’s very into ice hockey – so that could happen anyhow.)

]]> By: coolteamblt http://appellationmountain.net/2008/02/10/alphabet-b-is-for-girls/#comment-34 coolteamblt Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:55:02 +0000 http://appellationmountain.wordpress.com/?p=34#comment-34 I stumbled upon Brenna when I was looking for something fresher sounding than Breanna. I like it even more than Bryn, because Bryn is a bit harsh to my ears, even though I like it. I could get away with Brenna with my last name, but not Bryn. Sorry to make it harder, I was just surprised you'd skipped two of my favorite B names! In the spirit of more random B commentary, I want to like Beatrice more than I do. It's my grandmother's name, and she hates me, so it's hard for me to use, although I adore Beatrix Potter and such. I just don't think I could make my dad call a person he liked Beatrice! I stumbled upon Brenna when I was looking for something fresher sounding than Breanna. I like it even more than Bryn, because Bryn is a bit harsh to my ears, even though I like it. I could get away with Brenna with my last name, but not Bryn. Sorry to make it harder, I was just surprised you’d skipped two of my favorite B names!

In the spirit of more random B commentary, I want to like Beatrice more than I do. It’s my grandmother’s name, and she hates me, so it’s hard for me to use, although I adore Beatrix Potter and such. I just don’t think I could make my dad call a person he liked Beatrice!

]]> By: appellationmountain http://appellationmountain.net/2008/02/10/alphabet-b-is-for-girls/#comment-32 appellationmountain Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:12:55 +0000 http://appellationmountain.wordpress.com/?p=34#comment-32 I'm divided on Brenna. The name is simple, appealing and has a strong sound - a combination entirely too rare for girls' names. But it is also one letter removed from the rather dreadful (though completely unrelated) Breanna. So that gives me pause. I'd put Bryn right up there with a bunch of really interesting, frills-free girls' names: Wren, Thais, Britt, Vrai, Clea, Maeve, Greer, Laine, Sian. They sound a bit harsh, even masculine, but have an undeniable appeal. (A friend of mine called his daughter Maeve and explained, "Well, we figure this way she probably won't grow up to be a pop tart.") I do think they can be a little hard to wear, as they don't lend themselves to nicknames. But that's probably part of their appeal. They're both good additions to the list, I think ... why do I have a feeling that once through the alphabet will never suffice? ;) I’m divided on Brenna. The name is simple, appealing and has a strong sound – a combination entirely too rare for girls’ names. But it is also one letter removed from the rather dreadful (though completely unrelated) Breanna. So that gives me pause.

I’d put Bryn right up there with a bunch of really interesting, frills-free girls’ names: Wren, Thais, Britt, Vrai, Clea, Maeve, Greer, Laine, Sian. They sound a bit harsh, even masculine, but have an undeniable appeal. (A friend of mine called his daughter Maeve and explained, “Well, we figure this way she probably won’t grow up to be a pop tart.”) I do think they can be a little hard to wear, as they don’t lend themselves to nicknames. But that’s probably part of their appeal.

They’re both good additions to the list, I think … why do I have a feeling that once through the alphabet will never suffice? ;)

]]> By: coolteamblt http://appellationmountain.net/2008/02/10/alphabet-b-is-for-girls/#comment-31 coolteamblt Sun, 10 Feb 2008 21:38:22 +0000 http://appellationmountain.wordpress.com/?p=34#comment-31 Oooh, how do you feel about Brenna and Bryn? Brenna is a variant of Brenda, I think, which is Norse for 'sword'. It's relatively unusual, charting at 381 in 2006. I think it's fresher sounding that Brenda, but still kind of cool. Bryn isn't currently in the top 1000. It's a unisex Welsh name meaning 'hill'. It's a bit collegiate, because of the women's school Bryn Mawr, but still really nice. What do you think? Oooh, how do you feel about Brenna and Bryn? Brenna is a variant of Brenda, I think, which is Norse for ’sword’. It’s relatively unusual, charting at 381 in 2006. I think it’s fresher sounding that Brenda, but still kind of cool. Bryn isn’t currently in the top 1000. It’s a unisex Welsh name meaning ‘hill’. It’s a bit collegiate, because of the women’s school Bryn Mawr, but still really nice. What do you think?

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