Need a Name
It is time to look for a name for my Dutch bike. I think personifying it is a natural step in respecting the bike and commiting to it.
I may not be as popular as this guy (link) in finding a name but I am sure going to try. The bike no longer has the OYB bag. A cool new Minnehaha small saddle bag sits under the seat.
The rules are simple. I want an female European name because I think it is a girl. A brief justification of the name would be appreciated.
Update: Running list of suggestions
- Rochelle by Jeremiah
- Genevieve by Jack “Ghost Rider” Sweeney
- Guenevere by me, endorsed by Dillon
- Rowena by me, inspired by Rowena
- Katrien by Rowena, meaning pure, natural and simple. This one seems to be the most aligned to my views.
- Ninon by Terri Hartley, influenced by the life of Anne “Ninon” de l’Enclos (link)
- Daphne by pam
- Else by pam, german origin, this word is short for Elizabeth
- Anke by Andrew Cline (link), tough but cute, I agree
- Anja by me, inspired by my cousin’s wife, Anja. German origin.
October 13th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
Dude, here’s what you need…take your pick of Dutch girl names:
http://babynames.indastro.com/dutchonefA.html (A-Z links at the top of the column).
I’m a big fan of Genevieve…probably not a distinctive Dutch name (it could be perfectly acceptable as a French or Belgian girl’s name too).
October 15th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
@ Ghost Rider
I have not heard that band before
@ Terri
Ninon is cool too. I am reading into the history. Her influences by Epicureanism and Montaigne somewhat align with mine. I am still looking at Katrien as the more suited.
October 16th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
My votes are Daphne or Elsa
October 16th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Anke: tough but cute
October 21st, 2008 at 11:51 pm
Shek, check this out — CSN spells it “Guenivere”, but that doesn’t diminish the song!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5j9vsj8Ec8&feature=related