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What does a ‘strong’ name actually mean?

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Scotskynon · 26/07/2024 04:34

What makes a strong name? I’m curious as I see a lot of people say they want a strong name, but, what does it actually mean? Especially girls names

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TeenToTwenties · 26/07/2024 05:31

Maybe names with the 'ee' sound are perceived as less strong, as the sound is often added as a childhood diminutive?

Si not Jamie, Alfie for boys, and not practically any girls name.

Strong girls names therefore following that reasoning: Ruth, Victoria, Elizabeth, Catherine, Rachel.

I think also an R or Z at the start sounds strong so Zara, Zoe, Zian, Rebecca.

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