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Help[Opinions] Bernadette?
Name I've been thinking about lately. I've always found it charming, but I've never really taken it seriously. Thoughts or combo suggestions?
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I prefer Bernadine, but the Bern- sound isn't really pleasing to me.
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Don't like it. It was so common here years ago as a tribute to St Bernadette that I only see it as dowdy and frumpy. Also one of the most annoying people I ever met was called Bernadette. I don't like Bernie either.
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love it and hate it
I love that it is never seen, I love the -ette ending paired with the more sever "Bern-" beginning. love the homey-frumpiness of it. It makes me think of gigham and pies and tree-shaded dirt roads and clapboard houses. love the possibility of the boyish "Bernie" or "Birdie" as a nickname (I knew a Bernadette-called-Birdie).
I hate it out of principle because it's based on the name Bernard, which was my abusive father's name. Darn it! My familly is so anti-anything-related-to-Bernard that it's almost ridiculous.
EDIT: combos!
Bernadette Zoe
Bernadette Jane
Ruby Bernadette - YES
Chloe Bernadette - don't ask me, my brain just provided it
Bernadette Pearl
Bernadette Ava
Bernadette Amelia
Bernadette Eliza
Eudora Bernadette - ok, I love this
Daisy Bernadette
Bernadette Jemima
Bernadette Mabel
Bernadette June
Clara Bernadette - another fab one
Bernadette Maisie
Nora Bernadette
Opal Bernadette - like this too
I love that it is never seen, I love the -ette ending paired with the more sever "Bern-" beginning. love the homey-frumpiness of it. It makes me think of gigham and pies and tree-shaded dirt roads and clapboard houses. love the possibility of the boyish "Bernie" or "Birdie" as a nickname (I knew a Bernadette-called-Birdie).
I hate it out of principle because it's based on the name Bernard, which was my abusive father's name. Darn it! My familly is so anti-anything-related-to-Bernard that it's almost ridiculous.
EDIT: combos!
Bernadette Zoe
Bernadette Jane
Ruby Bernadette - YES
Chloe Bernadette - don't ask me, my brain just provided it
Bernadette Pearl
Bernadette Ava
Bernadette Amelia
Bernadette Eliza
Eudora Bernadette - ok, I love this
Daisy Bernadette
Bernadette Jemima
Bernadette Mabel
Bernadette June
Clara Bernadette - another fab one
Bernadette Maisie
Nora Bernadette
Opal Bernadette - like this too
This message was edited 12/11/2009, 10:49 AM
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Bernadette Salome is stunning! Salome is a name I tend to like when I see but never think of for myself (kind of like Bernadette), yet it meets my requirements -- pretty, sort of classic, and has a great positive meaning. It's like the quintessential me middle name possibility haha. Thanks! I also like Chloe Bernadette; I think that's another good balance of light and heavy. I also like how you gave yourself props heh.
Sorry about your father.
Sorry about your father.
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Bernadette is a classy, underused name. I used to not care for it much, but it has grown on me to the point that I like it now.
Bernadette Sophia / Sophia Bernadette
Bernadette Sophie / Sophie Bernadette
Bernadette Ruby
Bernadette Noelle
Bernadette Amelia / Amelia Bernadette
Bernadette Lucia / Lucia Bernadette
Audrey Bernadette
Margot Bernadette / Bernadette Margot
Freya Bernadette
Bernadette Georgia / Georgia Bernadette
Alice Bernadette
Elise Bernadette
Eva Bernadette
Stella Bernadette
Lila Bernadette
Bernadette Simone
Cecily Bernadette
Cecilia Bernadette / Bernadette Cecilia
Laura Bernadette
Sylvia Bernadette / Bernadette Sylvia
Sylvie Bernadette / Bernadette Sylvie
Lydia Bernadette
Vivian Bernadette / Bernadette Vivian
Rachel Bernadette
Nora Bernadette
Lily Bernadette / Bernadette Lily
Lillian Bernadette / Bernadette Lillian
Bernadette Joanna / Johanna
Ivy Bernadette / Bernadette Ivy
Moira Bernadette
Cynthia Bernadette
Bernadette Sophia / Sophia Bernadette
Bernadette Sophie / Sophie Bernadette
Bernadette Ruby
Bernadette Noelle
Bernadette Amelia / Amelia Bernadette
Bernadette Lucia / Lucia Bernadette
Audrey Bernadette
Margot Bernadette / Bernadette Margot
Freya Bernadette
Bernadette Georgia / Georgia Bernadette
Alice Bernadette
Elise Bernadette
Eva Bernadette
Stella Bernadette
Lila Bernadette
Bernadette Simone
Cecily Bernadette
Cecilia Bernadette / Bernadette Cecilia
Laura Bernadette
Sylvia Bernadette / Bernadette Sylvia
Sylvie Bernadette / Bernadette Sylvie
Lydia Bernadette
Vivian Bernadette / Bernadette Vivian
Rachel Bernadette
Nora Bernadette
Lily Bernadette / Bernadette Lily
Lillian Bernadette / Bernadette Lillian
Bernadette Joanna / Johanna
Ivy Bernadette / Bernadette Ivy
Moira Bernadette
Cynthia Bernadette
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Oh, Bernadette Ivy is really cool; I wouldn't have thought of that! I also really like Bernadette Sophia. Thanks. :)
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I'm not so keen on -ette endings, and I must say I find it a bit "dusty".
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dusty
Could I please have a list of other dusty names you dislike? One man's trash is another man's treasure!! :D
Could I please have a list of other dusty names you dislike? One man's trash is another man's treasure!! :D
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My Mother-in-law is named Bernadette. I think it is rather heavy, but not a bad name, however I'm not fond of the unfortunate nickname she uses, Bernie.
I like Bernadette as a middle name, paired with a first name that is lighter and more youthful for contrast such as:
Sylvie Bernadette - I like that both names are French
Lucy Bernadette
Nora Bernadette
I like Bernadette as a middle name, paired with a first name that is lighter and more youthful for contrast such as:
Sylvie Bernadette - I like that both names are French
Lucy Bernadette
Nora Bernadette
This message was edited 12/10/2009, 7:03 PM
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I tend to think of -ette names as light feeling, actually. Also, one of my very best childhood friend's loved this name, so I sort of associate it with that light-heartedness as well. I do agree that Bernis is not very attractive; I'd probably go with Etta or Ettie or something like htat. Sylvie Bernadette is really cute, thanks.
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There wont be any her age, that's for sure. I think that if you like it you should go for it!
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We're not expecting for a few years, but thanks. I like the idea that she won't be one of five in her class, though. :)
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I don't really like the name that much. This name makes me think of the song from the '60's. Also by any chance do you watch Big Bang Theory, because one of the characters has a girlfriend name Bernadette that has been showing up.
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Actually, I have seen the Bernadette on BBT. I love that show; I think it is hilarious. I have always liked the name, just never really considered it for myself. Hearing it more frequently (on BBT and other places recently, it's showing up everywhere these days) has probably put it in my mind more. It seems more feasible the more I hear it, and since I liked it to begin with, it has made me think... why NOT Bernadette?
This message was edited 12/10/2009, 7:22 PM
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Love it! It's so strong and studious, but strikingly beautiful. One of my favorite combos is Bernadette Fiorenza, although I'm not feeling that at the moment. I'd go more with something like:
Bernadette Augusta
Bernadette Frances
Bernadette Louise
Bernadette Mairead - ooh, I really like this
Bernadette Rosemary
Bernadette Augusta
Bernadette Frances
Bernadette Louise
Bernadette Mairead - ooh, I really like this
Bernadette Rosemary
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I think I agree with your description -- strong, studious and beautiful! You captured the feeling I'm going for. Those combos are lovely but I think I'd want something more frilly with it.
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I love it, and I also love Antoinette.
Bernadette Joy
Bernadette Noelle
Ophelia Bernadette
Matilda Bernadette
Bernadette Joy
Bernadette Noelle
Ophelia Bernadette
Matilda Bernadette
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Ophelia Bernadette is a charming combo, thanks.
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Meh... People have always thought this name is so great, but I've never really liked it or the sound of it.
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