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Help[Opinions] WDYTO Dulcie?
Dulcie is a name that pops into my head a lot. I kind of like it in a weird sort of way. Also what do you think of Dulce? Is it usable for a non-Hispanic?
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When I was around 10 or so, my mother's friend's dd named her dd Dulcie. I remember thinking how cute it was. Now, unfortunately, the first thing that comes to mind is the word 'dull.' The name still sounds sweet, though, (no pun intended) and it's as unusual as it always was. I think the name is usable for just about anyone. Go for it.
ETA that Dulce doesn't do a whole lot for me.
ETA that Dulce doesn't do a whole lot for me.
This message was edited 6/14/2018, 3:40 PM
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Dulce doesn't do anything for me at all.
I feel a rather distant fondness for Dulcie - I associate it with a long-ago ballet teacher here in South Africa who headed up a distinguished dance company for many years. Elderly, elegant, thin, good cheekbones, dark, greying hair always up in a bun ... fabulous legs! But she's the only one I've ever knowingly clapped eyes on, so I have difficulty imagining a young one. Or a plump one, or one who doesn't move gracefully.
I feel a rather distant fondness for Dulcie - I associate it with a long-ago ballet teacher here in South Africa who headed up a distinguished dance company for many years. Elderly, elegant, thin, good cheekbones, dark, greying hair always up in a bun ... fabulous legs! But she's the only one I've ever knowingly clapped eyes on, so I have difficulty imagining a young one. Or a plump one, or one who doesn't move gracefully.
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I think about dulcimers and pan dulce (Mexican pastries). Also, I don't like how it starts with "dul..."
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I kind of love Dulcie. I don't know why, it seems solid in spite of its sweetness. Like, you wouldn't mess with Dulcie, because she can fight back if she needs to.
Dulce is gorgeous, but the proper pronunciation comes out accented for me at least, and it would seem contrived on someone who wasn't from a family that at least spoke Spanish imo.
Dulce is gorgeous, but the proper pronunciation comes out accented for me at least, and it would seem contrived on someone who wasn't from a family that at least spoke Spanish imo.
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I actually know two Dulcies, one elderly and one around 5 years old. I don't really like the 'dull' sound.
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I think it’s cutesy, overly sweet and insubstantial. Would definitely avoid. Dulce has the same vibe to me.
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I love it! I also like it as a nn for Dulcinea
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Dulce-wouldn't do where I live, because of an extremely local circumstance;there's an edible seaweed called dulse, found locally, that people like as a salty snack.
(I grew up eating it, these days, turns out it's full of healthful minerals and such,wonderfully good for you!)
So, kind of like calling you child Seaweed.
(I grew up eating it, these days, turns out it's full of healthful minerals and such,wonderfully good for you!)
So, kind of like calling you child Seaweed.
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Well, it's a good thing I'm not British, then! I think Dulcie is sweet. Wouldn't use it, but it's sweet.
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I’m not Hispanic or aware of any usability issues culture-wise. Perhaps others here can comment on that. Personally, I think of Dulcie more as a British name. I enjoy the sound, spunkiness, and meaning of it and, for me, it tends to come to mind as a middle name. It does feel a bit nickname-y, so I’m less drawn to it as a first name, but I would enjoy meeting a young Dulcie, nonetheless. :)
P.S. I also enjoy Dulcet.
P.S. I also enjoy Dulcet.
This message was edited 6/14/2018, 10:21 AM
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Isn't it just like calling someone Sweetie or Candy? I don't like those as names in English, so I don't like them in Spanish...probably I'd consider them more usable if I lived somewhere that Spanish wasn't the 2nd most common language, but I don't...plus I dislike that the first syllable sounds like dull.
What about Tulsi instead?
What about Tulsi instead?
This message was edited 6/14/2018, 10:06 AM
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