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Is this too much?
| Sun, 09-09-2007 - 9:22pm |
What do you think of the name Alison Dickinson?
Is the double "son" at the end of each name a bit much?
Thanks for any/all opinions.
| Sun, 09-09-2007 - 9:22pm |
What do you think of the name Alison Dickinson?
Is the double "son" at the end of each name a bit much?
Thanks for any/all opinions.
Actually it doesn't bother me that much that both names end in "son" - here's why. When I say the name Alison, I say it like "al-uh-sin" with a short I sound (sin). When I say Dickinson, I say it "dick-in-sun" with a short U sound (sun). So actually when I say it aloud, the "son" parts don't sound exactly the same.
The thing that DOES bother me is the sort of sing songy rhythm of the name. AL-i-son DICK-in-son, with emphasis on the first syllable, a similar sound.
That said, it's really not that bad. Do you love the name Alison? Maybe you could go with a similar name that has a different sound and rhythm.
Alice Dickinson?
Alyssa Dickinson?
Alisa (pronounced a-LEE-sa) Dickinson?
Alexa/ndra Dickinson?
Just some ideas. But Alison's a pretty name, if you love it, use it. It's not like your child is going to be Ben Dover or Brock Lee. :)
I'm an Alison, so obviously I applaud your good taste. LOL
I hate to say it, but I wouldn't use Alison with the last name Dickinson.