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08-14-2016 08:28 PM
I read a lot, mostly mysteries of some sort.
I have noticed that it's not unusual for a female character to be given a male nickname. As a woman, I would NEVER want to be called by a male name.
Example is I am reading something with the main character named Charlotte. They call her "Charlie." I have read Alexandra as "Alex," Samantha as "Sam," etc.
I feel everything is for a reason, and I wonder why they do this.
I would NOT EVER want to be called a man's name.
Now, Sue Grafton has it right with "Kinsey Millhone."
Hyacinth
08-14-2016 08:35 PM
I think they just do it to get attention or to be different.
08-14-2016 08:38 PM
I think that it would be kind of cool. Just the contrast would make me feel more feminine.
08-14-2016 08:39 PM
I have no idea why they do that, but I will start paying attention. The books I read are cozies which are murder mysteries without much gore. The heroine in the one I'm reading now is named Evie.
08-14-2016 08:41 PM
Well, my name is Rickie. I'm a female. Not a nick name. When I was young it was a little embarrassing. Everyone would say "That's a boy's name". I eventually began to like it. That is me. It's a strong wonderful name. I'm proud of it. I'm 63 years old and I can't imagine having a girl's name.
08-14-2016 08:43 PM
@luv-the-Q wrote:Well, my name is Rickie. I'm a female. Not a nick name. When I was young it was a little embarrassing. Everyone would say "That's a boy's name". I eventually began to like it. That is me. It's a strong wonderful name. I'm proud of it. I'm 63 years old and I can't imagine having a girl's name.
I like your name Rickie !!
08-14-2016 09:16 PM
I'm also an avid mystery reader and I think it makes a great deal of sense to give the central female characters strong names and since in our culture, we seem to think men are stonger than women, male names make sense to me. Those women are working in male-dominated areas - might as well make use of their male name right along with their brains and their femininity.
08-15-2016 12:43 AM
What's that song? "I like being a girl."
I would not let MYSELF ever be known with a masculine name!
If my name were "Charlotte," no one would ever call me "Charlie" more than once!
Hyacinth
08-15-2016 12:46 AM
@luv-the-Q wrote:Well, my name is Rickie. I'm a female. Not a nick name. When I was young it was a little embarrassing. Everyone would say "That's a boy's name". I eventually began to like it. That is me. It's a strong wonderful name. I'm proud of it. I'm 63 years old and I can't imagine having a girl's name.
I am trying to think what your name might be! Rickie? I am thinking of that Steely Dan song "Rickie don't lose that number."
Might make a difference if it was YOU who decided on the name rather than others.
Hyacinth
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