[Opinions] Sylvia vs. Patricia
My two grandmothers.
Which would you choose, and why?
Bonus challenge: they were both born in the early 1930's. Based on that information, what do you think their middle names were/are?
**After supposedly dying on January 30, 2007 after eating tainted pancakes, she returned several times as an angel and was revealed to be alive on May 17, 2011. )**
Which would you choose, and why?
Bonus challenge: they were both born in the early 1930's. Based on that information, what do you think their middle names were/are?
**After supposedly dying on January 30, 2007 after eating tainted pancakes, she returned several times as an angel and was revealed to be alive on May 17, 2011. )**
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Sylvia! But I like both. I know this is not a popular opinion here, but I think Patty and Patsy are really cute.
Also, your grandmothers had much nicer names than mine: Mildred and Blossom. Oy.
Middle names I'd guess something like Mary or Louise or Anna.
Also, your grandmothers had much nicer names than mine: Mildred and Blossom. Oy.
Middle names I'd guess something like Mary or Louise or Anna.
This message was edited 8/11/2021, 7:52 PM
Patricia Marcelaine is fantastic! I think there's a name nerd in your family tree.
My pick would have to go to Sylvia. Not because it happens to be the name of one of my nieces, but because I've always found it elegant and classy. A time-honored name that's suited to all ages and a variety of backgrounds. Patricia on the other hand I don't mind, but it's definitely more on the dated side.
None of them are all that attractive but I’d say it depends how I’m feeling.
Right now I’m saying Sylvia.
Right now I’m saying Sylvia.
Sylvia
It's graceful in a dreamy, comforting way. Patricia is so drab. It's also one of my grandmother's names, but she can't stand it, so she goes by her middle name, Wendy.
It's graceful in a dreamy, comforting way. Patricia is so drab. It's also one of my grandmother's names, but she can't stand it, so she goes by her middle name, Wendy.
Sylvia, but both would be good mn
Much prefer Sylvia, it feels more timeless.
I like both but I like Patricia the most. I like the sound and spelling.
Edit: Also I like Fat Patricia (Fat Amy)
Edit: Also I like Fat Patricia (Fat Amy)
This message was edited 8/11/2021, 9:41 AM
Definitely Sylvia! I love the meaning and overall feel of the name. Elegant, strong, beautiful, and a little ethereal. Patricia is a bit of a meme in something I watch, so I can't quite take it seriously.
For middles I'd guess something straddling classic, dated, and vintage. Maybe Sylvia Anne and Patricia Jean.
For middles I'd guess something straddling classic, dated, and vintage. Maybe Sylvia Anne and Patricia Jean.
I'd guess one is Ann/Anne and the other maybe MaeMay? Also-rans might be Jean or Jane and maybe Marie or Louise?
I like them both. I think Patricia is a little bit brighter and more cheerful, and if you want nns, there's a good few. Sylvia is pretty, but the only nn I see is Sylvie, which feels weak to me.
So I think I'd choose Patricia, and if I wanted a nn, it would be Tricia.
I like them both. I think Patricia is a little bit brighter and more cheerful, and if you want nns, there's a good few. Sylvia is pretty, but the only nn I see is Sylvie, which feels weak to me.
So I think I'd choose Patricia, and if I wanted a nn, it would be Tricia.
The Sylvia I grew up with went by Syl.