[Opinions] WDYTO Bernadette??
This used to be one of my faves. Not as much any more, but I am just curious: when I used to ask about my faves, people would always rank it low or claim they hated it with no good reason. So my questions are: what do you think? Do you hate it? Why? Any ideas why it's ranked so low? Associations or something?? Just curious why people always hated it.
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I hate it, I'll admit, and for no good reason, other than that I really dislike almost all -ette names. The only one I like is Lisette.
Bernadette just sounds fussy to me; it probably is just the generation thing.
I've always liked it because I had good associations. It was the name a good friend used when we all had to choose names in French class, it was later the name she used for her confirmation.
I've always been a fan of Bernadette Peters, too.
The only thing I dislike is that it is rather long, without any attractive (imo) nns. Berna? Bernie?
I've always been a fan of Bernadette Peters, too.
The only thing I dislike is that it is rather long, without any attractive (imo) nns. Berna? Bernie?
Me too!
I am actually a huge fan of Bernadette Peters. Guess that's why I like it. :)
I am actually a huge fan of Bernadette Peters. Guess that's why I like it. :)
I adore it.
I'd agree with Array's opinion, ette names aren't popular right now. It's too bad, it's a great name.
"Also, not to start a fight, but your siggy is really big, and really sparkly. Can you maybe tone it down just a tad?
I'd agree with Array's opinion, ette names aren't popular right now. It's too bad, it's a great name.
"Also, not to start a fight, but your siggy is really big, and really sparkly. Can you maybe tone it down just a tad?
Yeah...we were talking about that...see below
Yeah, people told me....I never heard anything about it before, and I was trying to change it, but I'm on a really bad computer so it's not working too well. But I'm trying!
Yeah, people told me....I never heard anything about it before, and I was trying to change it, but I'm on a really bad computer so it's not working too well. But I'm trying!
I really dont like it for 2 reasons:
1) I really, really don't like the sound of the name, it doesn't appeal to me in the least
2) Bad association with a Bernadette from my uni classes last year.
1) I really, really don't like the sound of the name, it doesn't appeal to me in the least
2) Bad association with a Bernadette from my uni classes last year.
I love Bernadette, especially with Bettie, Etta, Detta, Ettie, Bennie, or Bear as nicknames. There are so many options beyond Bernie. :D
I think the reason it's rated so low is the fact that -ette names aren't fashionable in the slightest. It's still seen as an old woman's name, but in a generation or so, people will begin to see it as possible on a little girl again.
Array (also loves Claudette)
I think the reason it's rated so low is the fact that -ette names aren't fashionable in the slightest. It's still seen as an old woman's name, but in a generation or so, people will begin to see it as possible on a little girl again.
Array (also loves Claudette)
This message was edited 6/19/2007, 1:14 PM
I must say that Sunday night my DH borrowed a CD from our friends - it was a Cajun CD with a song called "Bernadette". So right now this song is running through my head. Not a bad thing, actually a catchy tune!
I don't think I would use it as a fn because it is (1) a little wild for my fn sytle and (2) I would greatly fear the nn "Bernie"!
I don't think I would use it as a fn because it is (1) a little wild for my fn sytle and (2) I would greatly fear the nn "Bernie"!
Maybe it's because of the sound (awkward in their accent etc, that's what I find in some names) or maybe bad associations, dislike the possible nn's (in this case Bernie)
I like Bernadette, I think it's really pretty and under used.
(off topic) your signature is painful on the eyes... sorry to be a pain, but I'm sure others would agree, they had a long heated argument about glittering sigs a while back.
I like Bernadette, I think it's really pretty and under used.
(off topic) your signature is painful on the eyes... sorry to be a pain, but I'm sure others would agree, they had a long heated argument about glittering sigs a while back.
Thanks for letting me know
About the sig. I have to figure out how to change it on this computer. Once I do, I'll change it. Didn't know about the sig argument!
About the sig. I have to figure out how to change it on this computer. Once I do, I'll change it. Didn't know about the sig argument!
it's ok..
I wasn't bothered by it too much, but some people may have found it annoying. Thanks for not being bothersome about it :)
I wasn't bothered by it too much, but some people may have found it annoying. Thanks for not being bothersome about it :)
Yeah, that might be a good idea. If someone had epilpsey it could trigger a seizure I believe. I know my cousin cannot be around strobe lights and such.
Are you serious??
I have epileptic friends. I should look into that...thanks.
I have epileptic friends. I should look into that...thanks.