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I don't hate Oakley on its own merit, but I immediately think of the sunglasses. I think the reason these names rankle is because they're either made up in a way that screams "we're kre8tif," a brand or appropriated masculine names, because... why???? The main reason seems to be a misguided attempt at "girl power" by giving a girl a "strong" name that's associated with masculinity. Kind of self-defeating imho. As for the made up ones and brands... it feels superficial and kind of hollow. Can these names be meaningful? Sure. They just feel... insubstantial.

This message was edited 5/24/2025, 10:29 AM