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[dancing-crazy.livejournal.com]

I was wondering what everyone thinks of the name Gretchen. What kind image does it conjure up? What kind of person do you think of? I can't decide whether I like or not. In a weird way it's a name that sort of contradicts itself in my head. It's strong on the one hand and a bit snappy on the other. Hmm. What do you think?

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[hemsky83.livejournal.com]

I agree

I see it as either this little wimpy girl, or a strong, loud, popular girl

[dellswife.livejournal.com]

I see a Gretchen as a rich, loud spoiled brat:p
I've never really liked the name.
...but that's just me!

[depeche810.livejournal.com]

Retchin' Gretchen is what I think of. I never really liked the name. It makes me think of a mean old lady.

[lkw18.livejournal.com]

I think it's a really ugly name.

Now, when I was 12 I babysat for a girl named Gretchen and she was a bitch..I know that's a horrible thing to say about a child but she was honestly the worst child I've ever known. She would openly defy me and then when her mom got home she made it seem like I just let her do it. She also just said really mean things to me. It was horrible.

My sister has a friend named Gretchen who is soooo nice and really funny.

So, it conjures up mixed things for me. Purely the name itself is really awful sounding though, imo.

[krosp.livejournal.com]

Yeah it is quite strong and unique, which kind of makes me like it a little bit. But the "Gretch" sound is really disgusting. I think of a wicked witch, or a nasty little girl with greasy skin and big thick plaits. Or a mean old lady who all children fear their balls going over the fence of her house.

[dancing-crazy.livejournal.com]

It's confusing, isn't it? Sigh.

[dancing-crazy.livejournal.com]

Like on Mean Girls? ;-D

It seems like most people don't! Thanks for the input :)

[dancing-crazy.livejournal.com]

Oh, dear. Thanks for the input :)

[dancing-crazy.livejournal.com]

I babysat a kid like that once. I will never name my daughter Emily for it.

Thanks for the opinion :)

[dancing-crazy.livejournal.com]

I agree. It sounds... good, and then your ear sort of realizes the Gretch sound and then it's over. Haha.

[artfuldodger.livejournal.com]

I had a friend in early high school named Gretchen, and she was a quiet girl with the sharpest wit I've ever come across - the name fit her perfectly. She was a total sweeheart and FUNNY. So to me, that's what the name reminds me of.

[dancing-crazy.livejournal.com]

I'm happy to hear at least one person gets a positive image! :) On another note, your icon is AMAZING. It is the best. Icon. Ever. (That's a hedgehog, right? I'm obsessed with hedgehogs.) (Even if it's not a hedgehogs it's still an awesome icons.)

[artfuldodger.livejournal.com]

:) It is indeed a hedgehog though I did not make the icon; I have no idea who did, and I don't take credit for the picture. I adore hedgies; mine is upstairs snoozing at the moment, all curled up. Do you have one too?

[solyma.livejournal.com]

i'm not a huge fan of the name, but it seems to fit whoever has it REALLY well! most gretchen's i've met are hippies. :)

[invisiblepet.livejournal.com]

I've always been amazed at how close it sounds to "wretched" and yet people still name their daughters this.

I think it's gross.

I've known people named that, even bubbly, well-liked, well-adjusted girls and it still is a name that completely throws me off. It doesn't even sound lovely when said out loud.

[twoheadedboi.livejournal.com]

I've never met anyone with the name cos it's not common, or even heard of in the UK. I've seen a couple on the telly....Donnie Darko and Recess! I like it.

[trissyd.livejournal.com]

I thought of Mean Girls right away too.

[dellswife.livejournal.com]

Oh YAH! Maybe that's why I think that way!:p

[soulsurvivarida.livejournal.com]

It reminds me of that little girl from the cartoon Recess:

(http://photobucket.com)

[dancing-crazy.livejournal.com]

I've met a hippie Gretchen too! Interrrresting. :)

[dancing-crazy.livejournal.com]

Haha, Recess wins. It's interesting that it's so uncommon in the UK. Hmmm. Thanks for commenting!

[dancing-crazy.livejournal.com]

I think there's a charm to it. I just can't figure out what it is. :)

[dancing-crazy.livejournal.com]

Hee! That's actually what I'd think a Gretchen would look like, more or less. Well, either than or a 5'9 blonde. (They are all German, after all. All the ones I've met, anyway.) :D

[dancing-crazy.livejournal.com]

I don't! I fear my dog would eat it. But I love them so much, it's insane. The other day I saw one running in the field near my house. I LITERALLY jumped up and down and squealed. They're just amazing. Aw, now I wish I had a hedgehog to snoogle. Snoogle yours for me.

[dancing-crazy.livejournal.com]

And I oddly liked Gretchen on Mean Girls, too. Because of the way she yelled that she thinks they should totally just STAB CEASAR!!!