Amy

JackieA · Feb 21, 2007

I'm targetting my latest WIP at SSE, and the MFC insists on being called Amy.

I have a definate perception of 'Amy' but am curious to know what the name Amy conjures up for you?

I'm still not sure whether to go with this name or not, your perceptions will be very helpful.

Thanks.
JackieA

alleycat · Feb 21, 2007

I think names conjure up different things to different people according to the people they've known with that name.

To me, Amy (or Aimee, I've known one of those) conjures up an intelligent, attractive, girl-next-door type of person, because this describes the Amys I've known. Also, a somewhat younger person because I haven't heard of many Amys that are older than, say, 40 or 50; I suppose Amy wasn't that popular a name sixty or seventy years ago. (Aimee conjures up a really cute Vanderbilt University cheerleader.)

I don't see any problem with a character named Amy being anything you want her to be.

tela · Feb 21, 2007

Tall slender bright green eyes red hair with lots of waves, a figure others would kill for, extremely smart and knows who she is and what she wants out of life. Yet timid and in may way awkward in some ways, with a knock out smile and her own style.

Oh did I mention thats my 23 year old daughter's name? We spell it Amie.

brainstorm77 · Feb 21, 2007

alleycat said:
I think names conjure up different things to different people according to the people they've known with that name.

To me, Amy (or Aimee, I've known one of those) conjures up an intelligent, attractive, girl-next-door type of person, because this describes the Amys I've known. Also, a somewhat younger person because I haven't heard of many Amys that are older than, say, 40 or 50; I suppose Amy wasn't that popular a name sixty or seventy years ago. (Aimee conjures up a really cute Vanderbilt University cheerleader.)

I don't see any problem with a character named Amy being anything you want her to be.

Here in Newfoundland Amy is both popular in young girls and older and elderly women.. I work at a nursing home and have encountered many Amys over the years.

Susan Gable · Feb 21, 2007

I like the name Amy. I have a positive response to that name.

But hey, just remember -- no matter what name you pick, there will be people who don't like it. <G> If you're happy with it, and your character is happy with it, use it.

Susan G.

Cathy C · Feb 21, 2007

Sweet, warm, intelligent. I've known several Amys and they've all fit that personality type. The bodies have been wildly different, though.

Stacia Kane · Feb 21, 2007

I've known b*tchy Amys and great, smart, funny Amys. They all but one had dark hair, so I picture Amy as dark, but don't have any other preconceived notions.

I think it's a pretty name, I always have.

JackieA · Feb 22, 2007

Thank you all for your comments

they're all very helpful, and yes Susan, I will let her keep her name!!

Amy

JackieA

alleycat

Still around

tela

brainstorm77

practical experience, FTW

Susan Gable

Dreamer of dreams, teller of tales

Cathy C

Ooo! Shiny new cover!

Stacia Kane

Girl Detective

JackieA