[Opinions] Irene or Esther
actually considering these names for myself...the one i don't choose would be my #1 pick for a girl. still considering other options for myself, though. responses on here won't make me choose for sure of course, just might nudge me in a direction/consider some points.
my mn is Edith, so
Irene Edith
or
Esther Edith ?
my mn is Edith, so
Irene Edith
or
Esther Edith ?
This message was edited 10/26/2017, 4:45 AM
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It's odd but all of the Irene's I know are around my age or younger. I've always liked it although I've definitely never loved it. Esther I used to hate because it is so close to the word polyester. Also it seems like an old lady name. I no longer hate the name Esther but its only okay. I also used to hate Edith because it made me think of Edith and Archie Bunker. But then I started to like the nn Edie because of EDI from Mass Effect and I started associating Edith with Edith Piaf instead of Bunker. Now I like the name Edith.
Just based on sound I like both combos about equally but since I prefer Irene I chose Irene Edith although my favorite combo is Edith Irene but I know you want to keep Edith as your middle name.
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Just based on sound I like both combos about equally but since I prefer Irene I chose Irene Edith although my favorite combo is Edith Irene but I know you want to keep Edith as your middle name.
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This message was edited 10/29/2017, 11:09 PM
I like both, but prefer Esther.
Tough choice... I think I like Irene better, but only pronounced with three syllables, i-REE-nee, and I assume you're doing the two syllable pronunciation cause the three syllable one sounds awkward with Edith. Two syllable Irene and Esther I like about the same. Hmmm....
Still gonna go with Irene. Irene Edith.
Still gonna go with Irene. Irene Edith.
For me, Irene and Esther give two completely different vibes.
Irene is dusty and dated; it reminds me of an old, really strict ballet teacher, the kind with a pointed nose and hair pulled back in a tight bun, stretching her face.
Esther on the other hand is the name of my cousin's wife and she's in her 20s, it was also the name of a classmate's little sister who would be about 18 now, so it's much more youthful to me. I like the sound of it too. Essie is a potential, cute nickname but both Esthers I know go without a nn.
I also love the alliteration of Esther Edith.
Irene is dusty and dated; it reminds me of an old, really strict ballet teacher, the kind with a pointed nose and hair pulled back in a tight bun, stretching her face.
Esther on the other hand is the name of my cousin's wife and she's in her 20s, it was also the name of a classmate's little sister who would be about 18 now, so it's much more youthful to me. I like the sound of it too. Essie is a potential, cute nickname but both Esthers I know go without a nn.
I also love the alliteration of Esther Edith.
Sorry, but I can't stand Irene! I hate the sound of it and I don't think it looks that great either. Esther on the other hand I love, it's beautiful. I have a 9 year old niece with the name and if I didn't have a niece called Esther, it's definitely a name I would have considered using. Not sure I love the sound of Esther Edith though. I think both names are gorgeous, just not in the one combo.
I like Ester. I used to think of it as an elderly name but then i meet an ester. I like it better without the H.