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Really like the name amethyst am I crazy?

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ziax · 19/07/2017 13:37

We are not expecting but TTC. Our two have pretty unique names (not wacky or unheard of, just different) we have our boys name picked out but girls I really like Athena and Amethyst. DP agrees with Athena but isn't sure on amethyst. I really prefer it over Athena and mum likes it (other family members have thought I was joking when I said it lol)

What do you think of the name?

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liquidrevolution · 20/07/2017 22:21

Amethyst is a geat name. Also because of the Ordinary Princess. Its a book every child shoulf read IMO.

I know one little Amethyst - shortened to Ame but I presume pronounced Amy. I prefer Amy.

Athena was a 1980s poster shop.

LittleLucyLuce · 20/07/2017 09:09

I think they are both lovely names! I think you need to have twin girls so that you can use them both! Wink

Sophronia · 20/07/2017 01:39

How about Amaryllis?

Buntysoven · 19/07/2017 23:58

Much prefer it to Athena which I think sounds harsh and..er..arena like

Mothervulva · 19/07/2017 23:01

I can't decide, on the one hand I like it ( and I have a child with Pearl as one of her names and I like Esmeralda and Opal ), but then I'm not complety convinced. I do like Athena though.

Bibs2014 · 19/07/2017 22:52

I love it! Go for it Smile

SuperBeagle · 19/07/2017 22:51

I don't like either, but Amethyst is far worse than Athena.

Amethyst also makes me think of Iggy Azalea, which I wouldn't say is a fantastic association.

What about Amity?

angelgirls · 19/07/2017 22:00

That was my favourite name when I was about 12, convinced my daughter would be called this.... she isn't

Haven't heard it for years and forgot all about it

villainousbroodmare · 19/07/2017 21:57
CrystalMcPistol · 19/07/2017 21:34

Athena is elegant and regal imo while Amethyst is tacky, like Crystal.

I beg your pardon! It's a well known fact that Crystals are elegant and sophisticated. And any rumours that I have been seen performing an exotic dance at the Eager Beaver are all lies.

peterkin · 19/07/2017 21:05

Ariadne?

TrollTheRespawnJeremy · 19/07/2017 21:01

Amethyst is a stripper name.

villainousbroodmare · 19/07/2017 20:58

Athena is elegant and regal imo while Amethyst is tacky, like Crystal. Sorry!

Sophronia · 19/07/2017 20:55

ilivebythesea- I went to school with an Emerald "Em", I only ever heard good comments about her name.

I quite like Amethyst.

MoonPower · 19/07/2017 20:52

Amethyst over Athena (yep the poster shop springs to mind sorry)

What about:
Amber
Ruby
Goldie
Amelie
Xanthe
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RiverTam · 19/07/2017 20:46

Amethyst is nice, I think, and can always be shortened to Amy.

Athena to me will always be that tennis-player-showing-her-arse poster.

Taylor22 · 19/07/2017 20:43

Sorry I think it's awful.

SchadenfreudePersonified · 19/07/2017 20:42

I love it!

Not quite so keen on Athena, but Amethyst is beautiful.

Rhubarbtart9 · 19/07/2017 20:37

I like it a lot. Prefer amethyst

Outbackshack · 19/07/2017 20:35

My friend has it as a middle name and absolutely hates it. She find she it really embarrassing if she has to write it on anything formal.

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 19/07/2017 20:35

Gorgeous name.

Love Amethyst

Rainybo · 19/07/2017 20:34

There is an Amethyst is DDs class, her name hasn't been shortened at all and now aged 11. Go forvit!

strawberrypenguin · 19/07/2017 20:31

I don't dislike it but I think I'd go for Athena - I really like it

ilivebythesea · 19/07/2017 20:07

peterkin - yes, it was probably a bit run of the mill there!! Think she went to Oxford too!

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