Ximena
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It has to be confirmed by somebody else, but I'm not sure the letter "X" is used in Spanish/Castillian.
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KaЯl wrote: I'm not sure the letter "X" is used in Spanish/Castillian. Do you know a famous spanish tennis player ArantXa Sanches-Vicario, don't you?
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adamUK wrote: A friend of mine has just given birth to a baby girl (yay!) but she and her husband have named it Ximena. "... but she and her husband named it ..." :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: You obviously disaprove. Calling the baby girl an "it" is not recommended around new parents :-D Ximena.... Ximena... errr, no, does not roll off the tounge. I first read it as "exema." X| I like unusual, original names but Ximena is a bit harsh sounding. A co-worker's wife gave birth to a baby boy last friday. They named him Kai. I like the name, but I am sure for the rest of his life people will be asking "How do you spell that?" or "K, Y, right?" or "Is that short for Kyle?"
Paul Watson
Bluegrass
Cape Town, South AfricaPaul Watson wrote: I like unusual, original names but Ximena is a bit harsh sounding. I agree, Ximena is unusual and interesting, but less than melodious. You have to be careful when naming kids. While doing a bunch of data entry lately I've been much entertained by the awful names some people have saddled their kids with. How does Precious Seaman grab you? Or Chakal B. Huskey? Kids are mean enough to each other without giving them free targets! "How many times do I have to flush before you go away?" - Megan Forbes, on Management (12/5/2002)
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peterchen wrote: Kai is not uncommon in Germany (exactly this spelling) Interesting, thanks for that. The co-worker tells me they chose Kai from the Hawain languages and it means Ocean.
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KaЯl wrote: I'm not sure the letter "X" is used in Spanish/Castillian. Do you know a famous spanish tennis player ArantXa Sanches-Vicario, don't you?
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Paul Watson wrote: I like unusual, original names but Ximena is a bit harsh sounding. I agree, Ximena is unusual and interesting, but less than melodious. You have to be careful when naming kids. While doing a bunch of data entry lately I've been much entertained by the awful names some people have saddled their kids with. How does Precious Seaman grab you? Or Chakal B. Huskey? Kids are mean enough to each other without giving them free targets! "How many times do I have to flush before you go away?" - Megan Forbes, on Management (12/5/2002)
Roger Wright wrote: I agree, Ximena is unusual and interesting, but less than melodious. Keep in mind that the "X" in spanish is spoken like the "sh" in "engli_sh_".
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Sorry about stating the obvious, but as we all say "Have you tried asking the manufacturers?"
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I know, they are kinda occupied at the moment and I wanted to see if I could get them something relevant as a pressie. On the other hand, companies these days call themselves all sorts of wierd things and I don't know if the directors know what it means (consignia anyone?) Ad. www.beachwizard.com/travelogue[^] "I spent a lot of my money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered" George Best.
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adamUK wrote: A friend of mine has just given birth to a baby girl (yay!) but she and her husband have named it Ximena. "... but she and her husband named it ..." :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: You obviously disaprove. Calling the baby girl an "it" is not recommended around new parents :-D Ximena.... Ximena... errr, no, does not roll off the tounge. I first read it as "exema." X| I like unusual, original names but Ximena is a bit harsh sounding. A co-worker's wife gave birth to a baby boy last friday. They named him Kai. I like the name, but I am sure for the rest of his life people will be asking "How do you spell that?" or "K, Y, right?" or "Is that short for Kyle?"
Paul Watson
Bluegrass
Cape Town, South AfricaI feel sorry for the girl, though. TEased at school and all that. At least she will be able to sign her name quickly = X Kai, sounds a little too close to Koi which is a sort of carp is it not? Exema! :laugh: www.beachwizard.com/travelogue[^] "I spent a lot of my money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered" George Best.
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I know, they are kinda occupied at the moment and I wanted to see if I could get them something relevant as a pressie. On the other hand, companies these days call themselves all sorts of wierd things and I don't know if the directors know what it means (consignia anyone?) Ad. www.beachwizard.com/travelogue[^] "I spent a lot of my money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered" George Best.
I think the 1st 3 characters sum it up, after their original name was not that well known was it! It only cost c. 1,000,00 GBP to change. Can't you be devious and say to them "I like the name you have chosen, what inspired you to chose it?" There has been a thread about Kai, a German name, I though it was a character from LEXX! It is allways dangerous to make an assumption about what it means, they may NOT agree with your definition! Speaking as one with a "strange", to the, English christian name.
If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants. - Isaac Newton 1676
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Roger Wright wrote: I agree, Ximena is unusual and interesting, but less than melodious. Keep in mind that the "X" in spanish is spoken like the "sh" in "engli_sh_".
Holy Sh*t! I'm speechless. (hey, that's a first) Marc Clifton, The Lounge
Andreas Saurwein wrote: Keep in mind that the "X" in spanish is spoken like the "sh" in "english". But keep in mind that most English people (myself included) do not know that and so will pronounce it with a hard "ecks." So "ecks-meh-nah."
Paul Watson
Bluegrass
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Paul Watson wrote: I like unusual, original names but Ximena is a bit harsh sounding. I agree, Ximena is unusual and interesting, but less than melodious. You have to be careful when naming kids. While doing a bunch of data entry lately I've been much entertained by the awful names some people have saddled their kids with. How does Precious Seaman grab you? Or Chakal B. Huskey? Kids are mean enough to each other without giving them free targets! "How many times do I have to flush before you go away?" - Megan Forbes, on Management (12/5/2002)
Roger Wright wrote: Kids are mean enough to each other without giving them free targets! So true! Even my name which seems pretty safe can be made fun of. Yours, I can think up a dozen taunts and I am sure you have heard them all. So when a parent strays into Precious Seaman territory the nurse should pretend they did not hear and leave the field blank I reckon. Roger Wright wrote: melodious Ai, you have a way with words Mr. Wright. Melodious. mmelloddiioos. Lovely :-D
Paul Watson
Bluegrass
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A friend of mine has just given birth to a baby girl (yay!) but she and her husband have named it Ximena. Anyone know what this name means? Tried looking on some of these baby websites but no luck. I just think it could be unfortunate as it sounds similar to a certain warrior princess telly programme(!) cheers! Adam. www.beachwizard.com/travelogue[^] "I spent a lot of my money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered" George Best.
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