I am a girl. I've had quite a few people tell me(not only on here) that "Tinros" is a very masculine sounding nickname. So for the sake of letting everyone know... here is "THe history of Tinros."
A close friend and I read The Silmarillion in sixth grade. In the back of said book, there is a listing of all Elvish name "pieces"- beginnins, endings, and all the fun stuff to put in the middle, along with what they mean. So we decided to give ourselves nicknames using those "pieces."
I've always been a water type... a swimmer for many years. So I chose "Tin", meaning shimmer or shimmering, and "-ros", meaning water or mist. Thus, Tinros= shimmering mist. My friend, being a bit of a pyromaniac, chose "Nar", meaning fire, and "-wen", meaning maiden. (FYI, Arwen means Beautiful maiden) Thus, she became Narwen.
There you have it. THe history of my name. If you want me to prove I'm a girl... well, you just have to take my word for it., cuz you're not getting any proof otherwise.
Posted by Advent 115 (Member # 8914) on :
Is this because I didn't get it? I already said I'm sorry.
Posted by Tinros (Member # 8328) on :
No, someone else said it today too. My friends have been bugging me abou it. I'm not annoyed, or frustrated, or anything like that. I just want everyone to know.
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
I knew you were a girl. Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :
I thought Tin, as in cheap metal, and Ros as in Rose but we forgot the E, so like your a Cheap Metal Rose who can't finish anything.
Come to think of it, I like your description much better.
Posted by Tinros (Member # 8328) on :
can't finish anything? Are you trying to insult me? I have quite a bit to
Posted by SteveRogers (Member # 7130) on :
Tinros, I always thought you were a girl. I think...I don't really remember what any of my thoughts on you were. In fact, I remember almost nothing you've said since you've joined. Which means, basically, that I didn't remember that you even existed.
I wish my memory was better. And that my ADD was better. And any number of other things.
Posted by airmanfour (Member # 6111) on :
I once knew a guy named Courtney. That's a girl's name. I like girls, Tinros, and I'm glad you are one.
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
I knew you were a girl . Sorry I haven't responded to your email yet. It'll probably be thursday, but it shall be done.
Posted by Tinros (Member # 8328) on :
s'okay, good Dr. I've been INCREDIBLY busy lately, so I understand the feeling.
Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
Hey! I'm a swimmer too I had an AIM screenname that was like, "aqua angel 1231321" or something when I was in 5th grade. Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
There is a basketball player in the NBA named "Dominique", which I think sounds pretty girly.
I think "Robin" sounds like a girly name, despite the evidence brought forth to the contrary by Robin Williams, Robin Leach, and Robin Hood.
I think it is pretty funny when someone thinks that I am a man. "Tante" means aunt and "Shvester" means sister. That's pretty darn feminine.
As am I.
Posted by The Pixiest (Member # 1863) on :
My cousin is named Shannon. Even he knows it's a girl's name. poor boy...
Then again, don't tell Jayne he's got a girl's name...
Pix
Posted by Katarain (Member # 6659) on :
I knew you were a girl.
Where did you find a book like that? Maybe there's something like that online. It would be great for coming up with fantasy character names.
Hmm...
Edit: OOOH, it's a LOTR thing. Didn't know that. But the concept is sound. Maybe I could find a place for celtic roots or some such.
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