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Help[Opinions] Herleva
What do you think of Herleva, the grand Germanic name that Arlette derives from? I don't care for martial meanings, but I like the wistfulness of "army remnant," and I find the name poetic and musical.
Some combos:
Herleva Maud
Herleva Sibyl
Herleva Constance
Herleva Ruby
Herleva Agnes
Herleva Alice
Herleva Joan
Herleva Xanthe
Herleva Mildred
Herleva Helena
Herleva Judith
Herleva Millicent
Herleva Rosamund
Herleva Patience
Herleva Emily
Herleva Catherine
Some combos:
Herleva Maud
Herleva Sibyl
Herleva Constance
Herleva Ruby
Herleva Agnes
Herleva Alice
Herleva Joan
Herleva Xanthe
Herleva Mildred
Herleva Helena
Herleva Judith
Herleva Millicent
Herleva Rosamund
Herleva Patience
Herleva Emily
Herleva Catherine
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I instinctively pronounced it like "air-LAY-va" in my head - not sure if that's anywhere close to correct, but I think it's lovely.
I thought I'd seen this name somewhere in my medieval Wikipedia wanderings, so I checked and I was right: this was the name of William the Conqueror's mom! That's fun.
Herleva Emily is really standing out to me. It's got a warm magic to it, very homey.
PS I am absolutely gaga over Arlette, what a fantastic name
I thought I'd seen this name somewhere in my medieval Wikipedia wanderings, so I checked and I was right: this was the name of William the Conqueror's mom! That's fun.
Herleva Emily is really standing out to me. It's got a warm magic to it, very homey.
PS I am absolutely gaga over Arlette, what a fantastic name
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If your pronunciation is correct, it’s a gorgeous name.
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I've encountered a couple Arlettes recently - both were young Latina women. Arleth also seems to be catching on with youngsters (I live among a high Latino/Hispanic population).
Arlette is a really pretty name. Herleva definitely appeals to the medieval nerd in me, though. I'm pronouncing it HEHR-leh-və, though I don't know if that's right, either.
Arlette is a really pretty name. Herleva definitely appeals to the medieval nerd in me, though. I'm pronouncing it HEHR-leh-və, though I don't know if that's right, either.
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It has a medieval vibe. I like it.
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