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Help[Opinions] Paloma (and an apology for last Friday's Maurice thread)
Paloma has been on my mind a lot lately. I love that she means "dove" and the fact that there aren't a lot of mainstream, feminine P names out there. At least I think Paloma could go mainstream. If nothing else, she makes a neat formal name for Lola. What's yuor opinion? Could she become more popular with the general public? Do you like her? Combinations for Paloma, or combinations for her variants?
Also, I started a thread last Friday on Maurice. But I had to leave before I could respond to anyone. Sorry, and I've remedied that below. I'll try to do better here.
Thanks!
Also, I started a thread last Friday on Maurice. But I had to leave before I could respond to anyone. Sorry, and I've remedied that below. I'll try to do better here.
Thanks!
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I'm not particularly keen on the name myself, but I definitely think it's useable and could go mainstream. I think it has become more recognisable here since Paloma Faith became popular, but I still don't think it's a common name.
I think it works better as a middle name:
Emmeline Paloma &hearts
Harriet Paloma
Jessica Paloma
Jessamine Paloma
Lilith Paloma
Elsabet Paloma
Paloma Rose
Paloma Rachel
Paloma Jane
Paloma Tess
I think it works better as a middle name:
Emmeline Paloma &hearts
Harriet Paloma
Jessica Paloma
Jessamine Paloma
Lilith Paloma
Elsabet Paloma
Paloma Rose
Paloma Rachel
Paloma Jane
Paloma Tess
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I didn't know who Paloma Faith was until just now. It certainly helps to get a name known when a celebrity has it. I hope it isn't so identified with one person that it puts people off. Hopefully that won't happen.
Emmeline Paloma is lovely. Jessica Paloma works surprisingly well. As does Jessamine Paloma and Lilith Paloma. I woulnd't have thought to go in these directions. Thanks. :-)
Paloma Jane and Paloma Tess are ready for their close-up, Mr. DeMille.
Emmeline Paloma is lovely. Jessica Paloma works surprisingly well. As does Jessamine Paloma and Lilith Paloma. I woulnd't have thought to go in these directions. Thanks. :-)
Paloma Jane and Paloma Tess are ready for their close-up, Mr. DeMille.
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I personally like Paloma a lot, as well as her sister Pilar (which works better in Spanish than English) and her bird cousin Alondra (meaning Lark). Some combos could be
Paloma Renee
Paloma Celeste
Paloma Cedele
Paloma Bernice
Paloma Quinn
Paloma Adele
Paloma Charlotte
Paloma Winifred
Paloma Alexandra
Paloma Danielle
Paloma Elise
Paloma Margaret
Paloma Reece
Paloma Vivienne
Paloma Talise
Paloma Naomi
Paloma Aliyah
Paloma Flynn
Paloma Vesper
Juliet Paloma
Paloma Rose
Alice Paloma
Paloma Corinne
Arwen Paloma
Paloma Lenore
Kylie Paloma
Avalon Paloma
Paloma Esmé
Paloma Bristol
Harper Paloma
Paloma Willow
Paloma Scarlett
Paloma May
Let me know if you like any of them. :)
Paloma Renee
Paloma Celeste
Paloma Cedele
Paloma Bernice
Paloma Quinn
Paloma Adele
Paloma Charlotte
Paloma Winifred
Paloma Alexandra
Paloma Danielle
Paloma Elise
Paloma Margaret
Paloma Reece
Paloma Vivienne
Paloma Talise
Paloma Naomi
Paloma Aliyah
Paloma Flynn
Paloma Vesper
Juliet Paloma
Paloma Rose
Alice Paloma
Paloma Corinne
Arwen Paloma
Paloma Lenore
Kylie Paloma
Avalon Paloma
Paloma Esmé
Paloma Bristol
Harper Paloma
Paloma Willow
Paloma Scarlett
Paloma May
Let me know if you like any of them. :)
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I know a Pilar. It's gorgeous and easily works in real life. It's what actually gives me hope that Paloma could catch on. :-) Alondra is new to me. Love it, thanks!
Sign me up for:
Paloma Celeste
Paloma Charlotte
Paloma Winifred -- exotic *and* homey -- reminds me of Winifred Hudnutt (sp?) from Wisconsin who changed her name to Natasha Rambova and married Rudolph Valentino. :-) Come to think of it, once she divorced Rudy he took up with Pola Negri. Which sort of reminds me of Paloma. So Paloma Winifred is giving me this Hollywood-silent-era vibe that I'm really digging.
Paloma Margaret
Paloma Vivienne -- this is really striking me hard. Vivienne matches Paloma's exotic style without being too out there. Great flow.
Paloma Vesper
Alice Paloma
Avalon Paloma -- so smooth sounding
Paloma Esme
Thank you ever so!
Sign me up for:
Paloma Celeste
Paloma Charlotte
Paloma Winifred -- exotic *and* homey -- reminds me of Winifred Hudnutt (sp?) from Wisconsin who changed her name to Natasha Rambova and married Rudolph Valentino. :-) Come to think of it, once she divorced Rudy he took up with Pola Negri. Which sort of reminds me of Paloma. So Paloma Winifred is giving me this Hollywood-silent-era vibe that I'm really digging.
Paloma Margaret
Paloma Vivienne -- this is really striking me hard. Vivienne matches Paloma's exotic style without being too out there. Great flow.
Paloma Vesper
Alice Paloma
Avalon Paloma -- so smooth sounding
Paloma Esme
Thank you ever so!
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I love Paloma! She's one of my newest loves. I also really like the meaning and the sound of this name. I never considered Lola as a nickname, but it works.
I don't see it becoming super popular, but it's definitely usable and easy to pronounce and spell.
I don't see it becoming super popular, but it's definitely usable and easy to pronounce and spell.
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I agree. It's one of those overlooked gems. And no need for phonetic spellings. Win-win. :-D
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oh yes!
I once taught a Paloma and she was just the most delightful little thing. Her personality was so charming and understated and her cheeks so round and glowing. That was the first time I had heard the name, and she certainly made it wonderful for me.
I strongly dislike Lola. If Paloma needed a nickname, I guess Loma might do.
I have just a few that popped into my head:
Paloma Thomasine
Paloma Josephine
Paloma Geraldine
Paloma Celeste
Paloma Bernadette (I believe we've talked about this one before, but I like it in this combo too)
Paloma Diane
I once taught a Paloma and she was just the most delightful little thing. Her personality was so charming and understated and her cheeks so round and glowing. That was the first time I had heard the name, and she certainly made it wonderful for me.
I strongly dislike Lola. If Paloma needed a nickname, I guess Loma might do.
I have just a few that popped into my head:
Paloma Thomasine
Paloma Josephine
Paloma Geraldine
Paloma Celeste
Paloma Bernadette (I believe we've talked about this one before, but I like it in this combo too)
Paloma Diane
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One more... Paloma Eglantine?
:D
:D
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I'm becoming quite fond of P names myself. Penelope has always been a favorite, but lately I've added Paloma, Pomona, Pia, Philippa and Phoebe.
Some combos...
Paloma Adele
Paloma Beatrice
Paloma Catrin
Paloma Corinne
Paloma Crescentia
Paloma Daphne
Paloma Delphine
Paloma Elena
Paloma Elise
Paloma Friederike
Paloma Helene
Paloma Henriette
Paloma Jane
Paloma Julianne
Paloma Maureen
Paloma Nadine
Paloma Odette
Paloma Rebecca
Paloma Sylvaine
These are courtesy of my 7 year old sister...
Paloma Caroline
Paloma Christina
Paloma Emery
Paloma Emmeline
Paloma Hannah
Some combos...
Paloma Adele
Paloma Beatrice
Paloma Catrin
Paloma Corinne
Paloma Crescentia
Paloma Daphne
Paloma Delphine
Paloma Elena
Paloma Elise
Paloma Friederike
Paloma Helene
Paloma Henriette
Paloma Jane
Paloma Julianne
Paloma Maureen
Paloma Nadine
Paloma Odette
Paloma Rebecca
Paloma Sylvaine
These are courtesy of my 7 year old sister...
Paloma Caroline
Paloma Christina
Paloma Emery
Paloma Emmeline
Paloma Hannah
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Very impressive
Your seven year old sister is a naming genius. I could never have done so well at her age. :-)
I absolutely love:
Paloma Caroline -- I picture gorgeous fashions by Carolina Hererra (sp?)
Paloma Christina
Paloma Jacqueline
Paloma Olive (does she know about doves and olive branches?) -- What does she think about Paloma Olivette? Too frilly?
Paloma Sunshine -- this should be the title to a song
Paloma Theodora -- so elegant
Yours aren't too shabby either:
Paloma Adele
Paloma Beatrice
Paloma Crescentia -- !!
Paloma Daphne
Paloma Delphine
Paloma Friederike
Paloma Helene (I'm using the French pronunciation)
Paloma Henriette
Paloma Jane
Paloma Julianne
Paloma Maureen -- aw, my niece's name. The "m's" are a little close. But I've always had a soft spot for "Blanca Maureen / Maureen Blanca." So "Una Paloma Blanca" is keeping this going through my head in the most wonderful way.
Paloma Rebecca
Paloma Sylvaine -- What do you think of Paloma Sylvie / Sylvia?
Merci beaucoup. :-)
Your seven year old sister is a naming genius. I could never have done so well at her age. :-)
I absolutely love:
Paloma Caroline -- I picture gorgeous fashions by Carolina Hererra (sp?)
Paloma Christina
Paloma Jacqueline
Paloma Olive (does she know about doves and olive branches?) -- What does she think about Paloma Olivette? Too frilly?
Paloma Sunshine -- this should be the title to a song
Paloma Theodora -- so elegant
Yours aren't too shabby either:
Paloma Adele
Paloma Beatrice
Paloma Crescentia -- !!
Paloma Daphne
Paloma Delphine
Paloma Friederike
Paloma Helene (I'm using the French pronunciation)
Paloma Henriette
Paloma Jane
Paloma Julianne
Paloma Maureen -- aw, my niece's name. The "m's" are a little close. But I've always had a soft spot for "Blanca Maureen / Maureen Blanca." So "Una Paloma Blanca" is keeping this going through my head in the most wonderful way.
Paloma Rebecca
Paloma Sylvaine -- What do you think of Paloma Sylvie / Sylvia?
Merci beaucoup. :-)
This message was edited 6/20/2011, 11:36 AM
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Lol, she does really well with names. I think she picks up some from me in that respect. Olive was by far her favorite of the ones she suggested and she does like Olivette. I hadn't told her before that Paloma means dove, but when I told her a few minutes ago, her eyes lit up and she got really excited.
The French pronunciation of Helene does seem to work best in this combo, and that's the one I had in mind when I typed it. I had the same feeling as you do about Maureen, but I love it so much I couldn't resist. I think Sylvie / Sylvia would work well in lieu of Sylvaine. :D
I'm glad you like some!
The French pronunciation of Helene does seem to work best in this combo, and that's the one I had in mind when I typed it. I had the same feeling as you do about Maureen, but I love it so much I couldn't resist. I think Sylvie / Sylvia would work well in lieu of Sylvaine. :D
I'm glad you like some!
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That is so cute about your sister's eyes lighting up. A young namenerd. :-)
This message was edited 6/20/2011, 4:57 PM
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I've always liked Paloma. I find it very silky on my tongue. Honestly, I can't stand Lola but I think it would work as a nn for Paloma. I don't see Paloma getting popular unless their is some celeb with that name or if a star used the name on their child (I'm not up on all that stuff). I do see the problem of Lola getting more and more common, though. And it really doesn't matter if you're Lolita "Lola" or Paloma "Lola" or just plain "Lola" when you're the 10th in your class.
Some off the top of my head combos:
Paloma Grace (overdone, I know but I still like them together)
Paloma Elaine
Paloma Hester
Paloma Opal
Paloma Jacobine
Paloma Winter
Paloma Cate (very old west IMO)
Paloma Gayle
Paloma Imogen
Paloma Irene
Paloma Felice (it is a female name, just not in the database)
Paloma Lavender
Paloma Huguette
Paloma Charity
Paloma Kaye
Paloma Day
Some off the top of my head combos:
Paloma Grace (overdone, I know but I still like them together)
Paloma Elaine
Paloma Hester
Paloma Opal
Paloma Jacobine
Paloma Winter
Paloma Cate (very old west IMO)
Paloma Gayle
Paloma Imogen
Paloma Irene
Paloma Felice (it is a female name, just not in the database)
Paloma Lavender
Paloma Huguette
Paloma Charity
Paloma Kaye
Paloma Day
This message was edited 6/20/2011, 10:58 AM
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Shshshshshsh. Don't tell anyone but I can't stand Lola either. It's too showgirl for me. I just thought it might help to get Paloma more attention. Shameless, no?
Fantabulous:
Paloma Hester -- a down to earth dove
Paloma Jacobine -- wheeeeeeee!
Paloma Winter -- I'm not minding the "noun-y-ness" of this one bit. I'm really digging it.
Paloma Felice -- Normally I wouldn't go for Felice / Felicia. But next to Paloma it really works. That's the sign of a great combo -- when it makes you see a name in a different light.
Paloma Huguette -- fun!
Fantabulous:
Paloma Hester -- a down to earth dove
Paloma Jacobine -- wheeeeeeee!
Paloma Winter -- I'm not minding the "noun-y-ness" of this one bit. I'm really digging it.
Paloma Felice -- Normally I wouldn't go for Felice / Felicia. But next to Paloma it really works. That's the sign of a great combo -- when it makes you see a name in a different light.
Paloma Huguette -- fun!
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I suppose we can find it acceptable that you have a life away from BtN. :P Re: Maurice, I'm glad you liked some of the combos I suggested! I'd never thought much about Maurice but did end up quite liking some of the combos, too.
Paloma is one of those names I've always sort of liked, but whenever I've tried to make a combo with it I've never been very successful. It's so white and lofty and... dove-ish. I always want to just say Paloma Dove but yeah, that wouldn't work. I think it's just so overwhelmingly cloudy-colored that it hurts my eyes to combine it with anything else too bright or colorful.
I have Beatriz Paloma and Virginie Paloma that I like, but nothing with it as a fn.
Paloma Charlotte
Paloma Dulcet
Paloma Isolde
Paloma Lily
Paloma Pearl
Paloma Sedemaiden - I know this is way out there, but they begged to be together. I love the sounds.
Paloma Tuathla - I like it, but not sure if you'll like the singsonginess?
Paloma Bevin
Paloma Vivian
Oh yes, it goes very well with purple. I really like those last two.
Hmm, got me some combos finally!
I'm not sure I could see Paloma becoming too popular in mainstream culture. Maybe within the Hispanic community? But I'm not sure what the trends there are.
Paloma is one of those names I've always sort of liked, but whenever I've tried to make a combo with it I've never been very successful. It's so white and lofty and... dove-ish. I always want to just say Paloma Dove but yeah, that wouldn't work. I think it's just so overwhelmingly cloudy-colored that it hurts my eyes to combine it with anything else too bright or colorful.
I have Beatriz Paloma and Virginie Paloma that I like, but nothing with it as a fn.
Paloma Charlotte
Paloma Dulcet
Paloma Isolde
Paloma Lily
Paloma Pearl
Paloma Sedemaiden - I know this is way out there, but they begged to be together. I love the sounds.
Paloma Tuathla - I like it, but not sure if you'll like the singsonginess?
Paloma Bevin
Paloma Vivian
Oh yes, it goes very well with purple. I really like those last two.
Hmm, got me some combos finally!
I'm not sure I could see Paloma becoming too popular in mainstream culture. Maybe within the Hispanic community? But I'm not sure what the trends there are.
This message was edited 6/20/2011, 10:59 AM
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The Maurice thread is now so far down the page I wanted to make sure everyone saw my thanks for the great suggestions. I'm glad Maurice opened a few doors for you. I met a Maurice a few years back. It's amazing how "usable" a name becomes when you actually meet someone with the name. Who knew?
I know what you mean about Paloma Dove. If only that were a credible combo. :-P
Paloma Sedemaiden intrigues me. You know you're not getting off the hook without providing some background information / link on Sedemaiden. Is she German / Anglo-Saxon? Who am I to rip these two apart if they want to be together so badly?
Paloma Vivian is a stunner. I can see her as a mainstreamer. Paloma Charlotte too. Paloma Dulcet -- could I tweak it to Paloma Dulcie? Or is that too dulce de leche? Yummmm. Hungry.
Thanks!
I know what you mean about Paloma Dove. If only that were a credible combo. :-P
Paloma Sedemaiden intrigues me. You know you're not getting off the hook without providing some background information / link on Sedemaiden. Is she German / Anglo-Saxon? Who am I to rip these two apart if they want to be together so badly?
Paloma Vivian is a stunner. I can see her as a mainstreamer. Paloma Charlotte too. Paloma Dulcet -- could I tweak it to Paloma Dulcie? Or is that too dulce de leche? Yummmm. Hungry.
Thanks!
This message was edited 6/20/2011, 11:13 AM
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That's true, and sometimes I don't even think I like a name until I hear it on a real person and then it can change my mind. That happened with Crispin not too long ago.
Sedemaiden is from Old English Sidumægden or Seodumægden. Sidu = "custom, manner", mægden = "maiden," according to my findings.
I think Paloma Dulcie can work. Paloma is strong and not too sweet, so she can take it. Although I'm not so sure it's dulce de leche as much as a bird stuck in syrup. Ha... hmmm.
Sedemaiden is from Old English Sidumægden or Seodumægden. Sidu = "custom, manner", mægden = "maiden," according to my findings.
I think Paloma Dulcie can work. Paloma is strong and not too sweet, so she can take it. Although I'm not so sure it's dulce de leche as much as a bird stuck in syrup. Ha... hmmm.
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O.K. You fixed the hunger problem with the bird stuck in syrup. lol
Sedemaiden is going on my long list right now. "Custom / manner maiden." does that mean she's a well mannered young woman? I just love the "-maiden" part of it. So much imagery. I'm pronouncing it with four syllables, "Sed-uh-may-den." Do you know if that's correct, or even close? Thanks!
Sedemaiden is going on my long list right now. "Custom / manner maiden." does that mean she's a well mannered young woman? I just love the "-maiden" part of it. So much imagery. I'm pronouncing it with four syllables, "Sed-uh-may-den." Do you know if that's correct, or even close? Thanks!
This message was edited 6/20/2011, 11:35 AM
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Attn: Pie?
Pie must be my new go-to for Old English questions. :) So if she reads this, maybe she will know better how it should be pronounced.
I'm not entirely sure how to say it. I've been saying it more like seed-uh-MAY-den (the second syllable being hardly noticeable), but the way you're saying it probably makes more sense.
Pie must be my new go-to for Old English questions. :) So if she reads this, maybe she will know better how it should be pronounced.
I'm not entirely sure how to say it. I've been saying it more like seed-uh-MAY-den (the second syllable being hardly noticeable), but the way you're saying it probably makes more sense.
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yo :)
that doesn't look like an OE spelling to me, but assuming it's a fairly temporally close derivation, from what I remember, OE names are usually accented on the first syllable and I think the e sound is something like the e in get. (of course all OE pronunciation is a complete guessing game anyway. but the guesses do try to be scholarly!)
that doesn't look like an OE spelling to me, but assuming it's a fairly temporally close derivation, from what I remember, OE names are usually accented on the first syllable and I think the e sound is something like the e in get. (of course all OE pronunciation is a complete guessing game anyway. but the guesses do try to be scholarly!)
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Thanks for the input! The Old English form it said was Sidumægden or Seodumægden, if that helps. I guess Sedemaiden might be more Middle English? It was a name that was recorded as given in England in 1095. Actually next to the entry it says "Seed," and those little notes have often seemed to be pronunciation things. Hmm.
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