Message: "Ramona" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Ramona

by Emily (1crzychick)

10/10/2006, 1:31 PM

I'm starting to like this name, after hearing about Maggie Gylenhaal (sp?)and Peter Sarsgaard (sp?) used it. WDYT? Any combos?

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- molly +5

10/10/2006, 1:34 PM

My favorite name for a couple years now. I was always surprised it wasn't trendy, it seems to have a few very compelling elements (ends in a, 3 syllables...could be the new Isabella). It always felt tipped towards the edge of trendiness, and I think this may be the push. That said, I LOVE it. And if a little trendiness doesn't bother you (the overwhelming majority of people say no, I think, mostly on Ramona Quimby, Age 8 grounds). It's so spunky and melodious. My favorite combo is Ramona Fay. In the past, I've gone for Ramona Lou, Ramona June, Ramona Beatrice, Ramona Juno (really liking this as I type it out).

- Eliz (blackgoodbye) +1

10/10/2006, 2:22 PM

Hey I liked those books!
haha, I never really gave the name much thought before. It could very easily grow on me.

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- molly

10/10/2006, 6:23 PM

I love the books too! Don't get me wrong. I think a lot of people just find the association too overwhelming to consider using the name.

- Britney (BritneyTamber) +2

10/10/2006, 1:47 PM

Ramona Beatrice may be a bit TOO Ramona Quimby, since her sister's name was Beatrice in the book, wasn't it?

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- molly +1

10/10/2006, 6:23 PM

Oh my goodness, I didn't remember. What a great sibset, though.

- name_lover (guest)

10/11/2006, 10:18 AM

Whenever I hear the names Ramona and Beatrice I think of those books!
Remember she used to call her sister "Beezus"!
I like both names a lot-epsecially Beatrice nn "Bea".

~H~

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