Whitby Abbey at sunset. A vision of that which has been left far behind by the flowing streams of time.
A nice English name, a queenly and saintly name. How many maidens are called Cynethryth these days? None, that's how many. They're all called Sharon and Linda, instead. My father had the good taste to name my sister after one of Job's daughters, Jemima; another name as rare as duck's teeth.
What is the world coming to?
Do you mean we should name more biblical names? Are not Job's daughter a bad example to follow? or you mean we should use just better sounding names or saint names? or?
ReplyDeleteCynethryth is a nice name =)
More saints names and biblical names. I do like Cynethryth as a name.
DeleteQoheleth...
DeleteJemima is a common name in the U.S. Well, for purchasers of fake maple syrup and pancake mix, that is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aunt_Jemima
ReplyDeleteIs Sharon not biblical enough for you?
ReplyDeleteNot as a woman's name. And it's quite ugly anyway.
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