Message: "Basil" - Behind the Name

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[Opinions] Basil

by Bear

6/20/2012, 11:17 AM

I love the sound of Basil, the UK way: "BAZ-il"

Bram is great too, but it feels more nn-y. If Bram were a nn for Abraham then it would be a closer call. I'd still go with Basil, but it would be harder to get there.

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- Tassiegirl

6/21/2012, 10:27 AM

I have a nephew named Basil, however, it's pronounced the French way, Baz-EEL.

He's such a nice person, one has to like the name!

- Kat (Zimger)

6/20/2012, 11:28 AM

Oh BAZ-il definitely...I don't like the sound of Bay-sil.

I'm not really into Abraham or Abram. I'm like that about alot of names...I prefer the varients and diminutives. DS is Liam instead of William. I prefer many names that are derived from Elizabeth, i.e. Elsie.

Thanks for the feedback!

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