Whoa. I went to type my idea then did a double-take because Xander's matched mine almost perfectly. So, I second him
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| Author: | Pavalini [ July 5th, 2011, 2:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Fay? |
If I wrote on a character named Fay, what would you immediately think about this person based on the name alone? |
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| Author: | Lady Vilisse Mimetes [ July 5th, 2011, 3:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fay? |
Well, seeing as it's the name of one of my Youth Leaders... In short: I see a woman. Someone who can take jokes and loves to play them. Doesn't see herself as a leader, but takes the role as it's given to her. Attentive and always there when you need her. |
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| Author: | Svensteel Mimetes [ July 5th, 2011, 3:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fay? |
A gaunt, plump women who always talks when she is not needed to and always says what is on her mind. She is agreeable and good humoured but doesn't always know when the right time to say things is. She has short cut black hair and always wears what is in fashion. She sometimes puts on too much make-up but no one minds. |
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| Author: | Xander of Locksley [ July 7th, 2011, 12:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fay? |
Fay: I picture a skinny teenage girl of average height with straight, light brown hair that covers one of her eyes. Slightly insecure, walks with her head down and carries her books tightly in front of her. She can be clever and witty, but only if she's comfortable around the people around her. A very dependable friend once you earn her trust. |
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| Author: | Neil of Erk [ July 7th, 2011, 2:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fay? |
If you write "Fay" I think of a quite, simple old soul, certainly female. Probably an old maid. If you were to write "Fae" I would see a deep, stormy, colorful, ageless-but-young sort of maiden. |
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| Author: | Josiah Mimetes [ July 9th, 2011, 6:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fay? |
A wild and crazy person, thin and wiry, but confused and disgruntled. |
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| Author: | Daniel De Leantoir [ July 12th, 2011, 1:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fay? |
A Fairy, female with wings. (Just read a book where fay are fairies) |
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| Author: | Airianna Valenshia [ July 12th, 2011, 5:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fay? |
I see a willowy young woman, pale like a birch with dark, contrasted features. She's graceful and full of life. |
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| Author: | Andrew Amnon Mimetes [ July 12th, 2011, 10:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fay? |
Whoa. I went to type my idea then did a double-take because Xander's matched mine almost perfectly. So, I second him eru |
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| Author: | The Bard [ July 16th, 2011, 2:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fay? |
I think of my aunt whose name is Fay and makes really good cakes. 
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| Author: | Airianna Valenshia [ July 18th, 2011, 9:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fay? |
What do you imagine, Pavalini? |
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| Author: | Pavalini [ July 23rd, 2011, 10:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fay? |
Airianna Valenshia wrote: What do you imagine, Pavalini? What I want. I am of the persuasion that a person makes the name, not vice versa. However, I wanted to gather whether Fay was an outrageously and obviously feminine name (most would say "Duh!") and whether there was a minority in the population who considered it gender-neutral (like the name "Jesse") or even masculine. It belongs to my protagonist. His name is Fay Tucker. He's a wiry, tall mountain-boy with forest eyes and earthy hair, which he lets grow wild. He enjoys solitude and teasing wild critters, and has very few, but very dear, friends. His hobby is exploring. Though young and a bit wild, he has a strong sense of dignity and bearing. He carries himself straight and acts politely especially to old folks. He's a tad compliant - not exactly a strong personality. His features are sharper than most, but what sets him apart from the villagers are a pair of pointed ears, which mysteriously came from neither side of the family. Deo Volente, Pavalini |
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| Author: | Andrew Amnon Mimetes [ July 25th, 2011, 8:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fay? |
That sounds very interesting. Hopefully this is a story you'll post excerpts from?  eru |
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| Author: | Pavalini [ July 28th, 2011, 2:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fay? |
Dear all, Thank you for your input! It has helped me re-examine the issue. For plot purposes, my main character needed the name of both Tucker and Fay (each is a surname for one of his parents, from whom he is taken as an infant. The person who took him gives him both his parent's surnames so that they could eventually find him again). I was thinking in lines of Fay Tucker, but why not switch them to Tucker Fay (call him Tuck for short)? Makes much more sense: less feminine. Deo Volente, Pavalini |
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| Author: | Airianna Valenshia [ July 30th, 2011, 6:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fay? |
I like Tucker Fay much better. I can't get past Fay being a girl's name. However, as a last name, I don't have an issue with it. Cool concept, though.
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| Author: | Alyda [ August 18th, 2011, 8:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fay? |
Actually, I thought of a boy similar to the character you described. But it seems to be unusual. I like Fay Tucker. |
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| Author: | Tsahraf ChahsidMimetes [ September 29th, 2011, 5:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fay? |
I knew it could be a last name, I did not know that it was a girl name. I thought of some one like Feanor or Turin, and, to be honest, I thought of some one sinful and cursed. Of course this is almost certainly because I have seen Tolkien use the word Fay. |
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