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[Opinions] Rhoda
What do you think of Rhoda? Say why you like or not like it. Would you use it?
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It's ok, but wouldn't use it
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It's ok. Very dated still. Would not use it.
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I prefer Rhonda, mostly because of the Beach Boys but also because Rhoda is too much like 'road' in sound if not appearance. I wouldn't use Rhonda - there are too many names I like better - but I'd be happy to meet one.
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There is an older slang term here called Mary and Rhoda, though it isn't very common anymore, to mean a pretty and pristine girl and her plainer looking, sloppy best friend/companion. It's pretty obscure now but I always think of that so it isn't the loveliest image. Unlike say Betty and Veronica to mean a contrast in style of 2 equally lovely women. Don't hold me to it but I think it's a reference to Mary Tyler Moore?I do prefer Rhoda and the similar RhondaI also think of the obscure biblical character named Rhoda who "opened the door" could be a positive meaning if interpreted very loosely

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Absolutely this is a reference to the characters on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." Just find an episode of that to watch on your cable TV or a streaming service and you'll see that. :)
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Good to know! Lol
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