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What's your impression of Raymond? What images come to mind? Any specific bearers?
Boomer (65-75), or elderly (75+), or other?
Any associations with race?
Your personal aesthetic impressions of the name?
Like/dislike as a name for a child today (even if not your own child), and why?
What do you think of Ray as a full name?
Bonus: same questions about the name - Myron?
- mirfak
Boomer (65-75), or elderly (75+), or other?
Any associations with race?
Your personal aesthetic impressions of the name?
Like/dislike as a name for a child today (even if not your own child), and why?
What do you think of Ray as a full name?
Bonus: same questions about the name - Myron?
- mirfak
This message was edited 8/18/2020, 1:02 AM
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I have never met a Raymond IRL.
My first association is Captain Raymond Holt from Brooklyn 99, who is an African American and a wonderful character on the TV show.
I do think Raymond is very dignified, but also friendly. Ray for me works as a nickname and a full name in its own right. Very friendly and reliable.
Myron sounds awkward and nerdy. I have no associations with it at all but I can't imagine it on a young man. Although I imagine most Raymond's are older, I can easily picture a young Ray.
My first association is Captain Raymond Holt from Brooklyn 99, who is an African American and a wonderful character on the TV show.
I do think Raymond is very dignified, but also friendly. Ray for me works as a nickname and a full name in its own right. Very friendly and reliable.
Myron sounds awkward and nerdy. I have no associations with it at all but I can't imagine it on a young man. Although I imagine most Raymond's are older, I can easily picture a young Ray.
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Meh. It’s not really my type, though I guess it’s nice. Reminds me of Rayman.
I imagine a boomer with this name, any race. It’s fine for a child today, though I guess it’s a bit old-fashioned.
Ray’s alright as a nickname, but I hate it as a first.
I’m neutral on Myron. I don’t really think it’s ugly, though.
I imagine a boomer with this name, any race. It’s fine for a child today, though I guess it’s a bit old-fashioned.
Ray’s alright as a nickname, but I hate it as a first.
I’m neutral on Myron. I don’t really think it’s ugly, though.
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I’m not really a fan of Raymond. My grandmother mentioned she liked it a few weeks ago so I reminded her and then she said she didn’t like it and didn’t remember saying that. I don’t hate it though. I imagine a nice old man (of any race tbh) in his late seventies or so. I knew a man called Ray (who died when he was in his late eighties) which as a male name I find quite boring but I like Rae for a girl. So for a boy I prefer Raymond to Ray.
I don’t really have much to say about Myron - it’s just a bit ugly to me.
I don’t really have much to say about Myron - it’s just a bit ugly to me.
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I don't like Desmond and Raymond at all, though I love Rosamond for a girl.
Both names seem dated and dusty and dull. I've only known elderly Desmonds, and the youngest Raymond I knew is in his 40s. Here in South Africa they are both overwhelmingly white.
I'd never use Raymond, or any other name I disliked.
I'd never use Ray either; Roy is a family name which I'd gladly use as a mn, and they're just too close.
I've never met, seen or heard of a Myron where I live. I'd expect a Myron to be American, but what kind of American, I don't know.
I don't like the look or the sound of it; it reminds me a bit of Hiram, which I don't enjoy either.
Both names seem dated and dusty and dull. I've only known elderly Desmonds, and the youngest Raymond I knew is in his 40s. Here in South Africa they are both overwhelmingly white.
I'd never use Raymond, or any other name I disliked.
I'd never use Ray either; Roy is a family name which I'd gladly use as a mn, and they're just too close.
I've never met, seen or heard of a Myron where I live. I'd expect a Myron to be American, but what kind of American, I don't know.
I don't like the look or the sound of it; it reminds me a bit of Hiram, which I don't enjoy either.
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The only one I’ve ever known was our elderly neighbor, they lived next door my whole life until after I got married, and then they moved. And we never called him by Raymond, we always called him Uncle ____ (short nickname of his last name).
He was an older, white, crotchety man who loved us kids to pieces and had the funniest nicknames for us.
I don’t like it much, but I would use Ray, for a middle name only
I don’t like Myron, at all. It just seems weird and snake-y to me, no idea why. I wouldn’t name my kid that... and he’s a weird mid-40’s guy with a lot of tattoos and kind of creepy.
He was an older, white, crotchety man who loved us kids to pieces and had the funniest nicknames for us.
I don’t like it much, but I would use Ray, for a middle name only
I don’t like Myron, at all. It just seems weird and snake-y to me, no idea why. I wouldn’t name my kid that... and he’s a weird mid-40’s guy with a lot of tattoos and kind of creepy.
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Raymond and Ray remind me of Ray Romano/Everybody Loves Raymond first, I would say. Any other Rays I’ve known have also been Italian. They’d mostly be in their 50s or 60s now, but I also knew one who would be about 30.
I think Raymond is fine. I really am very neutral about it. Don’t see anything very good or very bad about it. Ray as a name by itself I have more negative feelings for. Like Jay, it needs a little more to back it up.
I think Raymond is fine. I really am very neutral about it. Don’t see anything very good or very bad about it. Ray as a name by itself I have more negative feelings for. Like Jay, it needs a little more to back it up.
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Raymond is definitely a boomer name to me. My first association is Raymond Chandler, the writer, even though I haven't read much by him. Raymond Chandler is a white guy (I think) but I've probably known more Black Raymonds overall; it's pretty race-neutral in my mind. I like the look and sound of it a lot, and I think it would make a cute name for a little kid. Ray as a full name seems to be missing something, but also it's more androgynous since I only really know women who go by just Ray.
Myron is absolutely an elderly white guy name in my mind. Sounds like a nice old man who wears nice suits.
Myron is absolutely an elderly white guy name in my mind. Sounds like a nice old man who wears nice suits.
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One of my late uncles was named Raymond. So he is my image for the name. Just a nice, older, southern white man. I used to find the name horribly dated and not all that attractive. Rather bland. But I've been warming up to it lately. I could see someone using the name today. I think the right person could give it a more stylish vibe.
I also have a considerably older cousin named Ray. I haven't seen him in years. But he was a bit wild in his wayward youth. That's my image for Ray. Maybe him and the fabulous Ray Charles. It feels slightly more modern than Raymond. But still pretty retro. Not sure it's ready for a comeback. I think I'd use Raymond over Ray if forced to choose today.
Myron is just all kinds of awful. I've never met one. That's all to the good. I would not wish the name on anyone. Not ever.
I also have a considerably older cousin named Ray. I haven't seen him in years. But he was a bit wild in his wayward youth. That's my image for Ray. Maybe him and the fabulous Ray Charles. It feels slightly more modern than Raymond. But still pretty retro. Not sure it's ready for a comeback. I think I'd use Raymond over Ray if forced to choose today.
Myron is just all kinds of awful. I've never met one. That's all to the good. I would not wish the name on anyone. Not ever.
This message was edited 8/18/2020, 5:20 AM
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When I was a kid, there was a little boy in my class named Ray. He was only there the first year I was there because he was bullied so mercilessly, and I never really understood why. It was just like, oh that's Ray, he's a poor, sweet little boy but for some reason he's the absolute worst and worthy of everyone's scorn and cruelty. It was really sad, now that I think about it.
Anyway, I associate the name with him, and so it seems a little tragic to me.
Raymond and Ray seem elderly but not in a bad way. I've known mostly African Americans with these names.
Myron is like Raymond but boy is it uglier. Way uglier. Shrill.
Anyway, I associate the name with him, and so it seems a little tragic to me.
Raymond and Ray seem elderly but not in a bad way. I've known mostly African Americans with these names.
Myron is like Raymond but boy is it uglier. Way uglier. Shrill.
This message was edited 8/18/2020, 4:05 AM
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What's your impression of Raymond? What images come to mind? Any specific bearers?
Dark red or maroon. He goes fishing for fun. Other than that, 'Everybody Loves Raymond' is a strong association...whiny, Italian.
Boomer (65-75), or elderly (75+), or other?
Mainly, I get the vague impression he was alive in the 1970s. I'd group it with names like Howard and Gerald.
Any associations with race?
I noticed that in my imagination, he'd be more stylish and maybe slightly younger, if he's black.
Like/dislike as a name for a child today (even if not your own child), and why?
I don't care. I'd think it was a little boring, but it's not without charm.
What do you think of Ray as a full name?
It's okay. I get a different vibe from it, sort of like Van vs Vincent (even though those aren't as connected as Ray vs Raymond)...or Pete vs Peter.
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What's your impression of Myron? What images come to mind? Any specific bearers?
Earth tones, myrrh, the ocean. He wears homemade sweaters. Reminds me of Myra and Byron, because I don't have any other frame of reference for it.
Boomer (65-75), or elderly (75+), or other?
I've never heard of anyone IRL with this name, so I don't have an expectation. I knew a Byron who's a boomer. Myra sounds more elderly or young.
Any associations with race?
Not really, though curly hair and medium/olive skin tone was the first image that came to mind. Maybe I associate Greek origin?
Like/dislike as a name for a child today (even if not your own child), and why?
I like it. The sound.
I always liked Byron, but that seems dated to me, plus I don't like the meaning; neither of those factors are an issue with Myron, so that's an influence probably.
Maybe it also reminds me of Simon and Myles.
Dark red or maroon. He goes fishing for fun. Other than that, 'Everybody Loves Raymond' is a strong association...whiny, Italian.
Boomer (65-75), or elderly (75+), or other?
Mainly, I get the vague impression he was alive in the 1970s. I'd group it with names like Howard and Gerald.
Any associations with race?
I noticed that in my imagination, he'd be more stylish and maybe slightly younger, if he's black.
Like/dislike as a name for a child today (even if not your own child), and why?
I don't care. I'd think it was a little boring, but it's not without charm.
What do you think of Ray as a full name?
It's okay. I get a different vibe from it, sort of like Van vs Vincent (even though those aren't as connected as Ray vs Raymond)...or Pete vs Peter.
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What's your impression of Myron? What images come to mind? Any specific bearers?
Earth tones, myrrh, the ocean. He wears homemade sweaters. Reminds me of Myra and Byron, because I don't have any other frame of reference for it.
Boomer (65-75), or elderly (75+), or other?
I've never heard of anyone IRL with this name, so I don't have an expectation. I knew a Byron who's a boomer. Myra sounds more elderly or young.
Any associations with race?
Not really, though curly hair and medium/olive skin tone was the first image that came to mind. Maybe I associate Greek origin?
Like/dislike as a name for a child today (even if not your own child), and why?
I like it. The sound.
I always liked Byron, but that seems dated to me, plus I don't like the meaning; neither of those factors are an issue with Myron, so that's an influence probably.
Maybe it also reminds me of Simon and Myles.
This message was edited 8/18/2020, 2:48 AM
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I'm not sure why you're pointing that out in response to me or if you're just replying to mirfak. If it's because I specifically choose the words "alive during the 1970s", that was meant to include boomers + older people + slightly younger people. Because the name itself, if I'm thinking about within a timeframe, evokes a 70s aesthetic to me.
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I use a more vernacular American definition of baby boomer, myself. I don't characterize a cultural generation according to a statistical chart of birth rates. When I say baby boomer I mean someone who was a young adult, voting / conscription age during the Vietnam War. Because that's part of the stereotypical cultural experience that identifies a baby boomer in the US. People who were still children during the late sixties-early 70s in general have a different experience and mindset, than those who were already young adults during that time. I know it doesn't matter as much to younger people, as the birth-rate chart, but to me it is still significant.
Thanks for your answer. Raymon is kinda cool.
Thanks for your answer. Raymon is kinda cool.
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Dont really like it
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