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Bronte

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fluentinsarcasm · 03/09/2016 00:45

Do you think it goes with an Irish surname like O' Connor or does it sound silly?
I like a lot of Italian and French names too but most just don't sound right with the 'O' bit.

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HoratioNightboy · 03/09/2016 15:49

Hmm, Brönte was a yoonieke spelling of Brunty, so it already is an Irish surname, isn't it? But in that respect it would go pretty well.

mouldycheesefan · 03/09/2016 15:23

Green card, the movie, or was it four weddings and a funeral?
If you are a very literary family go for it. If you aren't and are going to look befuddled when people quote bronze to you, don't do it.

Also, for a girl or a boy?

Avengerhart85 · 03/09/2016 15:21

It's a beautiful name and I imagine it would roll very well with an Irish surname.

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fluentinsarcasm · 03/09/2016 15:18

For a girl MrsG. I absolutely love it as does all my family and friends ( dog free name around these parts!)
The only concern is how it fits with an Irish surname?

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MrsGsnow18 · 03/09/2016 14:58

Never heard Bronte used as a first name before. I like it, it makes me think of the Bronte sisters which is a good thing in my opinion!
I'm imagining it could be unisex, are you thinking of using for a boy or girl?

isitseptemberyet · 03/09/2016 13:15

i LOVE Bronte

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 03/09/2016 11:10

You were asking for opinions Fluent, I did not intend to hurt or offend you.
This is a forum, calm down, your baby will be beautiful, whatever you name her.

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fluentinsarcasm · 03/09/2016 09:10

Sugarpie I only know dogs called Charlie but wouldn't say that to someone wanting an opinion on it. Until people start using Tiggles and Rover again you will know of a pet with most given names, just saying.

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AllThePrettySeahorses · 03/09/2016 07:58

I think it's a gorgeous name too. Apropos of nothing, there's an incredibly talented musical star called Bronte.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 03/09/2016 07:44

Sorry OP, personally, I only know dogs by that name, just saying.

VioletBam · 03/09/2016 02:24

I think it would go beautifully. It's a lovely name.