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Apricity for a girl

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stairway · 08/05/2020 05:19

Found this word in the dictionary meaning the warmth of the sun on a winters day. Thinking it would make an excellent unusual girls name, particularly one born in the winter months. Thoughts?

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Magicbabywaves · 08/05/2020 06:15

So you didn’t know the word before you found it in the dictionary?

Most people won’t know it and they’ll struggle to pronounce/hear it. Given no one cares what a name means consider that before you choose it.
Alternatively, give her the name Petrichor or callipygian.

MaxiPaddy · 08/05/2020 06:12

Ugh. God no.

Gingerkittykat · 08/05/2020 06:11

A nice mix of ape and electricity!

msmith501 · 08/05/2020 06:09

Shell be called Prissy or worse Pissy. It also sounds like a disease of some sort - a dose of apricity or maybe a type of cream for piles.

Travelledtheworld · 08/05/2020 06:03

Heck no everyone will just assume it's a spelling mistake.
It's pretentious.Don't.

tara66 · 08/05/2020 06:03

No, no, NO!

Nquartz · 08/05/2020 06:01

It's not a name! I agree that it sounds harsh & she'll spend the rest of her life spelling/explaining or give herself a nickname.

Coldhandscoldheart · 08/05/2020 06:01

It’s a lovely meaning, but tbh it sounds to me like two corporate companies have merged and chosen a new name.

geojojo · 08/05/2020 05:56

I love the meaning. Really dislike the sound of the word though which is a shame.

Booboostwo · 08/05/2020 05:52

I don’t like it as a word. It’s not difficult to pronounce but it is awkward.

Also every single time she says her name she will be asked to repeat it a couple of times and maybe even spell it out before anyone understands what she is saying. A massive hassle.

Ironicpentameter · 08/05/2020 05:50

I like the sentiment behind it but the word itself has quite a brittle sound to it to my ears.

Nefelibata86 · 08/05/2020 05:42

It’s one of m6 favourite words. It could work though could be tedious having to explain it all the time?

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