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The name Erin, I dislike it, it is my wrongness

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CustomerService · 22/11/2022 13:16

I have a problem with the name Erin. It does something strange to me. Objectively it is a normal kind of name but when I hear it, it makes my scalp tingle. I know this my fault; I have nothing against the name. Does anyone else have this kind of thing? I don't mean like when people say the name Margot reminds them of maggots. I have no time for that nonsense. This is a visceral thing.

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sleighbellssantasballs · 22/11/2022 22:18

I have this with a lot of names containing th such as Martha and Nathan. It's almost as though felt or cloth is being rubbed against my teeth. Very clothy names 😂

Rockmehardplace · 22/11/2022 22:13

Arthur. it makes me feel physically sick. there is absolutely no logic to it, and i know an adorable little Arthur. its a yellowy colour, which doesn’t help with the nauseous feeling.

Longdarkcloud · 22/11/2022 21:39

Evangeline to me is a darkish Green— a bit like rhododendron leaves

Longdarkcloud · 22/11/2022 21:37

I’ve got colour synaesthesia but I can’t say it’s put me off many names, though it does add to the attractiveness of some.
Its basically the sounds that I dislike — for example Archie is like finer nails on a. chalk board.
Names and words like Slough, Silas, scum, slither etc I find distasteful.
And the harshness of the the g in Agatha, Agnes etc.

Borgonzola · 22/11/2022 21:25

The name Rebecca I have always found sort of... soggy. And makes me think or biscuits for no reason I can fathom Biscuit

Dreamingcats · 22/11/2022 20:57

Also Elspeth, Paula and Caleb.

MerryChristmasToYou · 22/11/2022 19:57

@JaneJeffer , that was the popularity in English & Wales, not the UK.
names.darkgreener.com/#erin
Because of it being phonetic, and probably being similar to the popular Elin, it gets used as a Welsh girl's name.

Dreamingcats · 22/11/2022 19:57

I do, with Maeve. I hate it, it sounds so awkward and unfinished.

Firebird83 · 22/11/2022 19:32

spangletix · 22/11/2022 16:05

My DD's name is Evangeline - what colour would that be, do you think?

It’s a golden colour for me

JaneJeffer · 22/11/2022 17:23

That's interesting I wouldn't have thought it was so popular in the UK @MerryChristmasToYou

Lilibobo · 22/11/2022 17:11

spangletix · 22/11/2022 16:05

My DD's name is Evangeline - what colour would that be, do you think?

Ooh, I’ve never met a fellow Evangeline. Name twin!

Aramox · 22/11/2022 17:07

Aileen. Shudder. Also Beryl.

Bluesheep8 · 22/11/2022 16:13

My DD's name is Evangeline - what colour would that be, do you think?

A glittery green. But it'll be different for everyone

spangletix · 22/11/2022 16:05

My DD's name is Evangeline - what colour would that be, do you think?

Djorkaeff · 22/11/2022 16:02

I have a bodily reaction to Euan! Horrible!

SheWoreARaspberryBeret123 · 22/11/2022 15:56

Dolleey · 22/11/2022 15:49

It’s Paul for me.

Terribly dull name.

Dolleey · 22/11/2022 15:49

It’s Paul for me.

MerryChristmasToYou · 22/11/2022 15:46

@JaneJeffer , it's been a lot more popular.It peaked in 2006 at #28

Bournetilly · 22/11/2022 15:43

I don’t mind the name Erin but I feel like this about the names Sophia, Oliver and Isla, so it’s understandable.

JaneJeffer · 22/11/2022 15:39

I've just seen Erin is at 49 in the top 100 girls names for 2022

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CustomerService · 22/11/2022 15:35

romdowa Margeret tastes like nougat to me.

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SirSidneyRuffDiamond · 22/11/2022 15:34

I don't really have synaesthesia but the book title Lorna Doone tastes and looks like homemade Victoria Sandwich with buttercream and strawberry jam. And the word split feels like cream cakes.

I also have a visceral reaction to the sound of wind chimes- an uncomfortable scalp tingle.

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CustomerService · 22/11/2022 15:33

romdowa, I did not know this before, thank you.

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bloodyplanes · 22/11/2022 15:33

I went to school with lots of Erins ( catholic school in England in an area with a high Irish population). They were all snotty little tell tales with awful stuck up judgmental mothers and for these very irrational reasons i think its an awful name Confused.

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CustomerService · 22/11/2022 15:27

Cloudhopping heartface beautiful lovely

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