Some of you asked that I let you know what name I’d choose after that Thursday Thirteen list, so I decided not to keep you in suspense any longer. And if you thought by the title that I’m going with Rosario, not even close. After comparisons with an Italian grandmother and an overweight Mexican maid, I’m going to let Rosario rest. Have to say, though, that if I ever meet up with a Rosario of curves and beauty, I probably won’t be able to talk to her through the giggles.
Okay, seriously, you all want to know, don’t you? The name I’ve chosen for the moment is Mercedes. Of course, many non-Spanish speakers will probably pronounce it like the car, instead of with the Spanish “e.” But, hey, maybe I can get a brand image going in my reader’s mind. High class. Powerful. Expensive, but worth every penny. Hmmm. Now I want to be her. Just kidding.
There were a lot of other good names and if Mercedes doesn’t work, I’ll be taking a long hard look at Eva and Elena. For now, though, my she’s got a name, she just needs a story.
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Great choice, Gabriella. I find picking the name of my heroine a lot harder than my hero. But once I get it, I couldn’t change it.
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Thanks Christine. Glad you approve!
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i always liked the name Mercedes – good choice if ya want my 2 cents! And yeah – the name always seems to evoke a sense of classiness.
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I’m blushing about the overweight maid… I sure do recognize myself in that comment.
Thanks for the pronunciation guide, too. Saying it properly evokes an image of cool, together, and savvy.
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Thanks Rhian and Susan for the thumbs up. I do think it’s pretty when it’s pronounced the Spanish way.
As for overweight, I’m starting to panic. Summer is in how many more days????
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I think it’s a classy name no matter how you pronounce it.