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Help[Opinions] Re: Australian names
in reply to a message by Felie
Araluen is pretty lovely. Just a melodic nature name. One of my favourites. :)
Kirrily is also nice, but I prefer the spelling Kiralee (KEE-ra-lee) since it's simpler but has that trendy vibe without leaving its roots.
Narelle has that elegant elle ending which sounds cross-cultural. You can also get cute Ellie as a nickname, but IMHO, Narelle is much much better on its own.
Melba is adorable. It's one of those grandmotherly-but-also-young names, like Mabel, Violet or Elsie.
Nerida is pretty too. I don't get why it was never popular in Australia, but I have a feeling it'll be common soon.
Peta is a nice feminine form of Peter - it sounds less harsh than Petra.
I only think of Talia as a Hebrew name and forget the Australian usage; though both meanings are gorgeous. I don't like Tahlia, looks like a misspelled Thalia.
Winsome is cute. I love its vintage vibe.
Imagine having female twins named Araluen and Nerida - that'd be awesome. :P
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In terms of Indigenous Australian names for boys, none appeals to me, I prefer Celtic names used there.
I like the masculinity of Lachlan, the pronunciation and the way it looks written.
Kane isn't bad. Just a little common-sounding.
Bodhi is as refreshing as a wave. Not bad.
“Dear optimist, pessimist, and realist – while you guys were busy arguing about the glass of wine, I drank it! Sincerely, the opportunist!”
-Lori Greiner
Kirrily is also nice, but I prefer the spelling Kiralee (KEE-ra-lee) since it's simpler but has that trendy vibe without leaving its roots.
Narelle has that elegant elle ending which sounds cross-cultural. You can also get cute Ellie as a nickname, but IMHO, Narelle is much much better on its own.
Melba is adorable. It's one of those grandmotherly-but-also-young names, like Mabel, Violet or Elsie.
Nerida is pretty too. I don't get why it was never popular in Australia, but I have a feeling it'll be common soon.
Peta is a nice feminine form of Peter - it sounds less harsh than Petra.
I only think of Talia as a Hebrew name and forget the Australian usage; though both meanings are gorgeous. I don't like Tahlia, looks like a misspelled Thalia.
Winsome is cute. I love its vintage vibe.
Imagine having female twins named Araluen and Nerida - that'd be awesome. :P
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In terms of Indigenous Australian names for boys, none appeals to me, I prefer Celtic names used there.
I like the masculinity of Lachlan, the pronunciation and the way it looks written.
Kane isn't bad. Just a little common-sounding.
Bodhi is as refreshing as a wave. Not bad.
“Dear optimist, pessimist, and realist – while you guys were busy arguing about the glass of wine, I drank it! Sincerely, the opportunist!”
-Lori Greiner
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