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Help[Opinions] Zechariah / Zachariah
I was discussing names with my fiance again.
To recap, his favorite is Adam (because it is nondescript and can be found in all three Abrahamic religions). The only other name he likes is Azrael (not bland or boring in the least, but instead has "cool factor"). I thought Nathaniel was one we both liked well enough, but further discussion reveals that we both dislike Nathan. We'd push for Nate / Nat, but he would hate it if the hypothetical kid ended up going by Nathan, whereas I would be able to deal.
So I was trying to come up with names that were not so boring (his girl choice is Sarah and mine is Cordelia) and have cool factor. He thinks my names will get boys picked on.
I mentioned Zachariah / Zechariah. He was actually okay with those. I'm not huge on Zach though. It feels dated. Riah is too feminine for him. Ziah sounds like a short form for Messiah to both of us, but I think I could be okay with it. Him...not so much.
If you want to skip the recap and background info, start here.
Do you think Zeke for Zechariah is too much of a stretch?
Do you have any other ideas for nicknames?
What do you think of the names Zachariah and Zechariah?
What kind of people would you picture using one of those names?
Could either work with Cordelia?
Any suggestions for other names that might work for both of us?
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Current favorites:
Ephraim / Tristram / Benedict / Hamish
Cordelia / Winifred / Edith / Margaret
Vote on my PNL: http://www.behindthename.com/pnl/114016
To recap, his favorite is Adam (because it is nondescript and can be found in all three Abrahamic religions). The only other name he likes is Azrael (not bland or boring in the least, but instead has "cool factor"). I thought Nathaniel was one we both liked well enough, but further discussion reveals that we both dislike Nathan. We'd push for Nate / Nat, but he would hate it if the hypothetical kid ended up going by Nathan, whereas I would be able to deal.
So I was trying to come up with names that were not so boring (his girl choice is Sarah and mine is Cordelia) and have cool factor. He thinks my names will get boys picked on.
I mentioned Zachariah / Zechariah. He was actually okay with those. I'm not huge on Zach though. It feels dated. Riah is too feminine for him. Ziah sounds like a short form for Messiah to both of us, but I think I could be okay with it. Him...not so much.
If you want to skip the recap and background info, start here.
Do you think Zeke for Zechariah is too much of a stretch?
Do you have any other ideas for nicknames?
What do you think of the names Zachariah and Zechariah?
What kind of people would you picture using one of those names?
Could either work with Cordelia?
Any suggestions for other names that might work for both of us?
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Current favorites:
Ephraim / Tristram / Benedict / Hamish
Cordelia / Winifred / Edith / Margaret
Vote on my PNL: http://www.behindthename.com/pnl/114016
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