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I was walking the other day taking pictures of autumn scenes, and I was drawn into a small old graveyard with dates on the stones from the 1800s.
One of the most prominent stones was that of a 22-year-old woman named Alta. The name left an impression and has stuck with me. I have grown slightly fond.
I was thinking, with short names that end in -a being megapopular this day and age, could Alta become a fresh, rarer (yet similar) choice for those seeking respite from multitudinous Emmas, Avas, and Theas?
Or is Alta hopelessly linked to a bygone era?
One of the most prominent stones was that of a 22-year-old woman named Alta. The name left an impression and has stuck with me. I have grown slightly fond.
I was thinking, with short names that end in -a being megapopular this day and age, could Alta become a fresh, rarer (yet similar) choice for those seeking respite from multitudinous Emmas, Avas, and Theas?
Or is Alta hopelessly linked to a bygone era?
This message was edited 11/7/2016, 5:23 AM
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Alta is a place in Norway if I'm not wrong. And isn't it a Canadian lake, too? But it's an OK name. I like Altagracia, too.
This message was edited 11/10/2016, 3:57 AM
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I do like it, but the t is harsh. The "height" meaning is positive for me - makes me think of mountains. But I agree with lakin5 that it's a bit awkward it sounds like altar.
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I do like it, but the t is harsh. The "height" meaning is positive for me - makes me think of mountains. But I agree with lakin5 that it's a bit awkward it sounds like altar.
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Alta means "tall" in Italian. Alte means old in German. I see zero appeal in it.
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I kind of like it, but it reminds of the word altar!
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It makes me think of the Ulta stores my sister and mom shop at; I don't like going in there because I don't really need anything. :/
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Lol
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I think it has too harsh of a sound with that t in the middle to make any sort of real comeback. But I can see it popping up here and there on people looking for older names with a more substantial sound to them.
My husband's great-grandmother was named Alta, and she's the only one I've heard of. I do think it's a memorable name.
My husband's great-grandmother was named Alta, and she's the only one I've heard of. I do think it's a memorable name.
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I love it! Its firm association with a bygone era is the source of its appeal for me.
Alta Marianne wafted into my head as I was responding. So sweet!
Alta Marianne wafted into my head as I was responding. So sweet!
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Are you and the OP friends? I thought it was you posting under a different username.
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Haha! No, hylo and I are not the same person. He likes staid names like Henry and Louisa; I like outre names like Lalage and Dido.
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I don't really want my initials all over my opinions, which is what my old screen name was. I favor some general anonymity even if our small community of the onomastically inclined knows.
The name 'hylo' is derived from the scientific name for my favorite bird, the wood thrush. Actually the prefix 'hylo' means 'wood', which is also ... fun.
The name 'hylo' is derived from the scientific name for my favorite bird, the wood thrush. Actually the prefix 'hylo' means 'wood', which is also ... fun.
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